Tips and tools for your Hill Day
This collection of resources was created by AOTA to support your participation in AOTA's Hill Day. If you have further questions, please contact us at HillDay@aota.org.
AOTA's annual Hill Day 2023 resources:
Before you begin, please watch the following recorded PowerPoint linked below for your convenience:
Your Hill Day Homework - Recorded PowerPoint - 7 minute video
Background:
Background on recent Medicare cuts - One Pager - PDF
Background on recent Medicare cuts - Talking Points - PDF
Policy principles for therapy reform under the Medicare physician fee schedule - One Pager - PDF
Starting Your Congressional Meeting - Background on Recent Medicare Cuts - 15 minute video
Legislative asks:
The EMPOWER Act - One Pager - PDF
The EMPOWER Act - Talking Points - PDF
The EMPOWER Act - Recorded PowerPoint - 11 minute video
Occupational therapy via telehealth in Medicare - One Pager - PDF
Occupational therapy via telehealth in Medicare - Talking Points - PDF
Occupational therapy via telehealth in Medicare - Recorded Power Point - 18 minute video
How to get around and what to expect:
Navigating Capitol Hill - Recorded PowerPoint - 8 minute video
Capitol Map - Architect of the Capitol - Webpage
Capitol Map with Accessible Pathways and Services - Architect of the Capitol - Webpage
Prohibited Items - United States Capitol Police - Webpage
Conducting a Congressional Meeting - Recorded PowerPoint - 6 Minute Video
Procedure and Tips for an Effective Meeting - Webpage
Make 10 Minutes with a Lawmaker Count - Webpage
Using the Advocacy Day App - Recorded PowerPoint - 8 Minute Video
AdvocacyDay App One Pager - PDF
Questions? Contact us
Travel and lodging
Resources for traveling to, from, and around Washington, DC, for AOTA's Hill Day.
Hill Day FAQs
Get answers to frequently asked questions about AOTA's advocacy events, including Hill Day.
Resources
What you need to know for participating in Federal Congressional Advocacy
How to conduct an effective meeting
Follow these 5 key steps for success.
Following up on a Congressional meeting
Share the outcome with AOTA, and continue your advocacy efforts.
Draft a thank you letter
Create a thank you letter that reinforces the messaging you shared.
Learn more about key Senate and House Committees
A description of Federal Congressional Committees that evaluate legislation that may impact occupational therapy.
Contact your policymakers today!
Use our Contact your Policymakers page to talk to your legislators about issues affecting occupational therapy. Use pre-written letters, edit those letters, or write your own.
Can't attend Hill Day in person?
The following resources provide other ways to advocate for occupational therapy.