Genetic Alliance Incorporated, based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit that represents 600 genetics advocacy groups. Those organizations serve 25 million people affected by 1,000 conditions. Genetic Alliance assists members in promoting research funding increases, supporting the development of emerging technologies, and improving access to services and information. The organization works with commercial, nonprofit, and government organizations. It provides members with telephone, web, and on-site program consulting services. An online forum is accessed by 250 support group leaders and other genetics and health professionals. The organization develops private listservs for members. A website allows advocacy groups to post content online. Genetic Alliance also has produced the 'Guide to Understanding Genetics for Patients and Professionals' guide, which includes information on newborn screening, genetic testing, and other subjects. The organization distributes the G.Advocacy quarterly electronic newsletter, along with event and government policy e-mail bulletins, to members. Genetic Alliance also conducts online seminars. The organization's Disease InfoSearch database and search tool allows users to find genetic condition advocacy groups and resources. WikiAdvocacy provides advocacy groups with professional development information. WikiGenetics is an open source, user-generated genetics information resource for the general public. The organization has received U.S. government health agency grants that support consumer genetics education and family health history programs. A 2005 grant from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) supports the Access to Credible Genetics Resources Network project. Genetic Alliance also accepts donations from individuals.