Get ready for Hill Day
Welcome to AOTA Hill Day 2026! We will be update this page with resources to help you prepare for your Hill Day. All materials will be posted by the time registration closes on September 10.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at HillDay@aota.org
AOTA annual Hill Day 2026
Travel and lodging
Resources for traveling to, from, and around Washington, DC, for AOTA's Hill Day.
Travel to Washington, DC
What you need to know when planning travel to the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
Transportation around Washington, DC
The nation's capital can be difficult to navigate. Explore information on local transportation options for your journey around Washington, DC, to advocate for occupational therapy.
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.