ADD has received questions on which activities grantees may engage in to influence legislation and still be in compliance with statutes, regulations and OMB Circulars which generally restrict such activities and other activities Councils, Protection and Advocacy agencies (P&As), University Centers for Excellence and some Projects of National Significance (PNS) are authorized under the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, (the Act), to “educate,” “advise” or “inform” Federal, State and local policymakers.