#advocacy

The Celiac Disease Foundation spotlights a 16-year-old celiac advocate who has attended the D.C. Advocacy Summit. Here's why young voices drive policy change.

A gluten-free menu isn't the same as a celiac-safe meal. The Sealed Meals Initiative asks the biggest restaurant chains to offer certified meals prepared in dedicated facilities and served still sealed—so cross-contact never gets a chance.

A University of Toledo student's celiac diagnosis sparked a creative journey to the big screen. Why stories like this matter for newly diagnosed families.

The Celiac Disease Foundation secured a record 30 government proclamations for Celiac Disease Awareness Month in 2026. Here's what that means for celiac families.

The Celiac Disease Foundation is pushing the FDA for clearer gluten labeling rules. Here's what's changing and why it matters for celiac families.

The Celiac Safety Act would classify gluten grains as major allergens, requiring them to be clearly labeled on every food package—ending years of label-reading guesswork.

After Illinois added celiac disease to food service training requirements, Reagan Moore worked to bring similar protections to Virginia restaurants.

At the Massachusetts State House, advocates made the case for two bills that could transform celiac diagnosis and school meal access across the Commonwealth.

Senator Blumenthal's 2026 sign-on letter achieved unprecedented Senate backing for NIH celiac research funding and DoD program eligibility.

The Celiac Disease Foundation's advocacy efforts have secured increased federal research funding through the NIH, bringing hope for new treatments beyond diet.

35 celiac advocates met with 60+ congressional offices at the 2026 Advocacy Summit. Here's why this matters for research funding and our community.

Congressional testimony reveals over half of children with celiac disease can't participate in school meal programs. The SNACK Act aims to change that.

Dedicated fryers aren't dedicated facilities. 'Gluten-free menus' aren't celiac-safe kitchens. It's time to stop pretending close enough is good enough for celiac disease.

How Survivor contestant and TV host Elisabeth Hasselbeck became a visible advocate for celiac disease awareness.

Why Celiac Awareness Month matters: the diagnosis gap, spreading understanding, and how you can help.

What FDA 'gluten-free' standards mean, why 20 ppm may not protect everyone, and how to find celiac-safe products.

A campaign urging chain restaurants to offer celiac-safe meals through sealed, certified packaging.