Michigan Occupational Therapy Association

Lansing Lobby Day 2026




*Space is very limited this year, early registration is required for participation. 

** Registration will open January 2026.

***Alternative virtual and alternative dates for HOME TOWN ADVOCATING is new this year to accommodate those who have conflicts with this day and cannot attend. More to come on the options for the alternatives.

LOCATION: HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE BUILDING, Anderson Building,  4th Floor, North Tower 124 N. Capitol Ave. P.O. Box 30014

TIME: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

**NEW THIS YEAR: Alternative dates for HOME TOWN lobby day events and virtual lobby day options will be released in January.

CONTACT: advocacy@miota.org

Denise Hoffman, OTD, OTRL,BCP, FMiOTA, FAOTA

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LANSING LOBBY DAY ADVOCACY TOPICS

Compact  - Using the interstate portal

Telepractice - Access to OT service



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ADDITIONAL ADVOCACY ACTION 


Visiting the Capitol

*Year round visiting the capitol, schedule a tour, attend a hearing, and meet your representatives on your own time.

*Setting up a meeting - email your representative

*Set up a tour: Scheduling a capitol visit.

Parking:  

Metered and parking structure available.
Fee is required for parking.



Everyday Advocacy (*not just one day) 

 EVERYDAY ADVOCACY (download free infographic)
Year round advocacy occurs everyday.

Email your representative and share about current OT advocacy concerns

Attend a representative coffee hour

Invite a representative to your university or place of employment for a discussion on current concerns

 Share your advocacy events and pictures with MiOTA by emailing advocacy@miota.org to share on our social media. 


House Representative:

Click Here: House Representatives
Then go to "find my representative"

State Senator:
Click Here: State Senate Link
Then go to "find my state senator"


                     Contact advocacy@miota.org