This was established in 2009 as a formal channel to get input from PD patients and the broader Parkinson’s community and they advise the Foundation on many fronts. The Parkinson's Foundation People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council is comprised of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and care partners who serve as advisors to the Foundation. They ensure that the perspective of people living with Parkinson’s is integrated into the Foundation’s program development and priority-setting. They providing input on unmet needs within the PD community and serve as ambassadors for the Foundation in the PD community and the public.