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 your you?
Interstate Compact
The role of OT in Mental Health and Behavioral Health
Download the Lobby Day talking points infographic: Talking Points
Preparation webinar
February 2, 2023 from 7-8 pm EST
Click here to register: Lobby Day Preparation Webinar
Join the Advocacy Committee for a Lobby Day preparation webinar. We will discuss an overview of the event, etiquette when talking with representatives, interstate compact information, and the role of OT in mental health and behavioral health.
Everyone is welcome to attend even if you cannot attend Lobby Day, please join us to learn about year round advocating.
The webinar will be recorded and posted on line for the month of February.
Lobby Day Schedule
8:00 am - Check in, breakfast, and social hour (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 House Meeting (if in session) 10:30 am - Meet with representatives (small group, pairs or individual) 12:30 - 1:15 - Lunch (on your own) 1:15 pm - Regroup, debrief on the representative meetings 2:15 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