Capitol Hill Visits in 2008

Two Professions. One Discipline. Making a Difference Together.

Whether you are planning a personal trip to D.C., or participating in an ASHA organized hill visit, you'll find all the resources you need here. Below is a four step process to prepare for your visit, from start to finish!

Step 1: Make the Appointment

You are responsible for contacting the congressional offices to set up your appointments with one Representative and two Senators.

Not sure who they are? Find your officials.
Call your Senator/Representatives office to schedule a day/time

Not sure what to say? Here's a sample script [PDF] to follow.

Let ASHA know when your appointments are by:

Entering the information online

Step 2: Get Ready!

Don't leave home without [PDF]
Know where you are going by reviewing the map [PDF]

Step 3: Know the Issues

Audiology Related

Direct Access to Audiologists [PDF]
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) [PDF]
Hearing Aid Tax Credit [PDF]

Speech-Language Pathology Related

SLP Medicare Outpatient Supplier Status [PDF]
IDEA Funding [PDF]
Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) [PDF]

Step 4: Record How It Went

Record your visits online
Or complete a Post Visit Report Form [PDF], and fax or e-mail to grassroots@asha.org

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions [PDF]
Contact ASHA's Director of Grassroots Advocacy, at grassroots@asha.org or by phone at 800-498-2071, ext. 5612

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