Lansing Lobby Day 2023
Its time to advocate!
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
8:00 aM - 2:15 pM
Anderson House Office Building
Open to all MiOTA members, non members, OT's, OTA's, & students!
Click here to register for the event: Registration Form
ADVOCACY TOPICS FOR LOBBY DAY
What can OT do for you?
Interstate Compact
The role of OT in Mental Health and Behavioral Health
Download the Lobby Day talking points infographic: Talking Points
Preparation webinar
Click here to listen: Lansing Lobby Day Webinar
Lobby Day Schedule
8:00 am - Check in, breakfast, & networking (Mackinac Room, Anderson House Office Building) 9:00 am - Welcome and Lobby Day overview (Advocacy Committee) 9:30 am - Legislative Updates (Bret Marr, MiOTA Lobbyist) 10:00 am - Attend Senate Meeting (if in session)
*10:30 am - Attend Health Policy Meeting (if in session)
*10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Meet with representatives (small group or pairs)*12:00 pm - Attend House Meeting (if in session)
12:30 - 1:10 pm - Lunch (on your own)1:10 pm - PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: meet at the front entrance steps of the capitol building
1:25 pm - Regroup, debrief on the representative meetings 2:00 pm - Call to Action2:15 pm - Dismiss
Lobby Day Details
Mackinac Room
124 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Everyday Advocacy
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To find state representative based on district number, click on "members" tab, "list all representatives," then click on "all representatives" button.
Find your State Senator
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Contact advocacy@miota.org with any questions