Hill Day

Hill Day: Monday, September 30th 2013

Registration is now closed for Hill Day. Please join us for AOTA's Virtual Hill Day on September 30. More information here.

Join occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students from around the country in Washington D.C. to advocate for the profession and communicate that occupational therapy is part of the solution! Last year's Capitol Hill Day was the largest in AOTA history, join us this year for another record-breaking Hill Day.

Hill Day Information:

• AOTA Capitol Hill Day Checklist
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Tentative Hill Day Schedule

Read about last year’s Hill Day:

• Capitol Hill Day 2012, Largest in AOTA History: Let’s break the record in 2013!

Lodging and Travel Information

• Getting to Hill Day – Travel and Lodging 
• Hill Day Local Transportation 
• Hill Day Map of Capitol Complex 
• Capitol Buildings and Accessibility

Meeting with your Members of Congress

• How to set up a meeting with your member of Congress
• Form to request an appointment with your Representative 
• Form to let AOTA know about the appointments you have scheduled 
• Follow up with AOTA—let us know about your Hill Day meetings 

• Agenda for an effective meeting
• Tips for an effective meeting with your legislator
• Make 10 minutes with a lawmaker count

• Follow up with your legislator
• Draft Thank You letter
• Follow up with AOTA—let us know what happened during your meetings
• Send Out a Press Release—use our sample release to get started - doc

Legislative Resources and Talking Points

• Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
• Talking Points for Mental Health Fact Sheet - 
• Medicare Outpatient Therapy Cap
• Talking Points for Therapy Cap Fact Sheet - 
• Federal Education Funding Cuts
• Rehabilitation Improvement Act

• Missed the live chat? Watch a recording to learn about legislative issues and what to expect on Hill Day.
• View a Power Point on what to expect and the legislative issues for Hill day
• Watch a Role-play Video on Hill Day Dos and Don'ts