ArizOTA Legislation
Information and updates from our legislative committee
Legislative Updates
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) wants to hear from you. DDD is hosting regularly scheduled Town Hall meetings, twice a year in all districts. DDD will present details about Division initiatives and other news. We would also like to hear from members, families, and providers about the issues important to them. See the schedule below for dates, locations and times. Check back often to see updated forum dates and locations.
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Time |
Date |
City |
Location |
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6PM – 8PM |
October 15 |
Prescott Valley |
Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation |
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6PM – 8PM |
October 23 |
Tucson |
City of Tucson |
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6PM – 8PM |
November 6 |
Flagstaff |
Flagstaff Medical Center |
Telehealth Policy Updates and Upcoming Provider Training Sessions
Click here for more information and to register.
What is Lobbying?
Lobbying provides education and an opportunity to build relationships with local branches of power in the house, senate, and governors office.
Purpose of Legislative Efforts
As a member of ArizOTA your best interests are being advocated for at the Legislature. Our legislative committee, in collaboration with our lobbyist (Triadvocates), is monitoring each and every bill introduced and, when necessary, engages with decisionmakers to ensure that OTs have a voice at the Capitol.
Legislative Successes
– HB2569: acception of out-of-state occupational licenses
– ARS 36-2907: coverage for outpatient occupational therapy services regardless of the age of the patient, thus including adult coverage for the first timeRecognition of Occupational Therapy to provide Outpatient services for adults over 21.
-Annual OT Hill Day
Legislative Updates
To find out the latest legislative updates affecting OT’s in the state of Arizona click below. Member content only.
ArizOTA hires a lobbying group to assist with legislative affairs. Tri-advocates is the lobbying group that is used. For more information on Tri-Advocates, please visit their website at http://triadvocates.com