How to Advocate for ADHD Issues or Get Spanish-Language Resources from CHADD

CHADD offers two direct paths for the needs behind this question: an ADHD Advocacy Action Center for contacting elected officials and supporting ADHD policy change, and Spanish-language information services staffed by a specialist you can reach by phone. Both are accessible from CHADD's website (chadd.org) and require no membership to use. The sections below cover what each one does, how to use it, and what to expect.

Advocating for ADHD Issues Through CHADD

What the ADHD Advocacy Action Center Is For

CHADD describes its Advocacy Action Center as a way to make advocating to elected officials on behalf of the ADHD community easier. Its stated goals are to raise awareness, influence policy, and drive lasting change. In practice, this is the entry point CHADD provides for people who want their representatives to hear about ADHD-related issues.

Who It's For

CHADD organizes its site navigation around audience groups, and the advocacy center sits alongside the same set of audiences:

• Adults
• Parents
• Teens
• Educators
• Professionals

If you belong to any of these groups, the advocacy tools are intended for you — you don't need to be a clinician or a policy expert to participate.

How to Take Action

1. Go to chadd.org and locate the ADHD Advocacy Action Center (marked "NEW!" in the site's navigation).
2. Use the "Take Action Now" entry point to move into the advocacy workflow.
3. Follow the prompts to direct a message to your elected officials on behalf of the ADHD community.

Expected result: Your message reaches your representatives as part of a coordinated ADHD community effort. CHADD frames the value as collective — the more people who participate, the more awareness and policy influence the community builds.

Common sticking point: The evidence here describes the purpose and entry point of the action center, not the internal steps of its forms. If a form asks for your address or district, that's typical of constituent-contact tools — it's how the message gets routed to the right official.

Getting Spanish-Language ADHD Resources from CHADD

The Spanish-Language Information Specialist

CHADD provides a dedicated Spanish-language information line. A specialist is available to talk with you about ADHD resources and information in Spanish.

The site also lists a "Recursos en español" section, which is the resource hub for Spanish-speaking audiences.

How to Use It

1. Call 1-866-200-8098 during the posted hours (Monday–Friday, 1–5 pm ET).
2. Ask to speak with the Spanish-language information specialist.
3. Describe what you need — general ADHD information, guidance toward resources, or help finding further support.

Expected result: You get ADHD information and resource guidance in Spanish from a person, rather than having to navigate English-only material.

Common sticking point: The hours are limited to a four-hour window on weekday afternoons (ET). If you're in a different time zone, convert before calling — for example, 1–5 pm ET is 10 am–2 pm PT.

Other CHADD Entry Points Worth Knowing

If your underlying goal is broader than advocacy or Spanish-language help, CHADD's site also surfaces these, each aimed at a different need:

• Find a Local CHADD — CHADD runs a nationwide network of chapters, so you can look for a group in your area.
• ADHD Centers Directory — find healthcare providers for ADHD in clinics located at universities and hospitals near you.
• Professional Directory — find local ADHD professionals in your area.
• Training & Events — includes Adult Education, Parent & Family Education, Educator & Training Resources, and ADHD in the Workplace.
• Attention Magazine and Events — CHADD's publication and event listings.

Choosing Between the Two Paths

These serve different goals, so the right choice depends on what you're trying to accomplish:

• Choose the Advocacy Action Center if you want to influence policy or make your elected officials aware of ADHD issues. It's an outward-facing, collective action tool.
• Choose the Spanish-language specialist line if you want information and resources explained in Spanish, or need help finding ADHD support. It's a direct, one-to-one service.
• Use both if you want personal guidance in Spanish and want to add your voice to ADHD advocacy — they're independent and don't conflict.

For anything beyond these two — finding a local chapter, locating a clinic or professional, or browsing training and events — start from the corresponding directory or section on chadd.org rather than the advocacy or Spanish-language pages.