Sleep Activism

Updated February 3, 1999

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead

For 40 years the students of Stanford Sleep and Dreams have been engaged as sleep activists under the tutelage of Dr. Dement. To be a part of that community and be an activist yourself, get involved at the new Stanford Sleep and Dreams website.

ACTION ALERT!! -- Check here for any current sleep and fatigue related legislation to support.
A Guide for Sleep Activists is now online to give you tips and advice on becoming a sleep activist.
Wake Up America-- Mission statement, History, Sleep Disorders referral, support groups, contacts and more.
The Congressional Record (All activities in the Senate and House are available to read through the Government Printing Office - GPO Access.)
Contacting Congress-- links to Congress and the House of Representatives, the White House, letter writing Tips and a sample letter.
Thomas -- Legislative information on the Internet.
The Current Status of Sleep Disorders in America and the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research -- Dr. William Dement's testimony to the Health & Environment Subcommittee on March 26, 1998.
Obtain more information on the Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington D.C.
Wake Up America: A National Sleep Alert, A Report of the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research - (Portions of volume one)
Read the Overview of the Findings of the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research.
Read the original 1993 National Center For Sleep Disorders Research Legislation
Sleep Activist Update --featuring activists Dave Hargett and Joe Guilford (11/7/96)
The 1996 Great American Sleepwalk Summary (7/15/96)

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