Advocating from the Capital to our Communities

MIOTA hosts two ADVOCACY events each year: Lansing Lobby Day and Advocacy on the Road

SAVE THE DATE!

the Events & Dates for 2027

Lansing Lobby Day:

March 15, 2027; 9-3

Mackinaw Room

Lansing, Michigan

*Connect with Legislators and advocate in the capitol building during sessions and meetings.

Advocacy on the Road:

April 2027, TBA

Saginaw Valley State University & Grand Valley State University

*Meet with legislators outside of Lansing to discuss current legislation impacting OT and advocacy action plans.

CONTACT: advocacy@miota.org 

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

MiOTA Legislative and Advocacy Director

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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:  

Everyday Advocacy (*not just one day) 

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.