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Toolkit

See these Advocacy tools for tips on making your voice heard--then take action today!

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Capitol Hill Visits - Webinar
View our Capitol Hill Day Webinar to prepare for your visits to Congress.

Capitol Hill Terms - Definitions
Knowing these terms can assist your advocacy.

Capitol Hill Visits
See these 10 Commandments for a successful visit.

Congressional Committees - House Appropriations Committees

Congressional Committees - House Energy & Commerce Committee
This committee has jurisdiction over the low-income subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs. NCOA will be working with these members to achieve our campaign goals and may ask you to contact them.

Congressional Committees - House Ways & Means Committees
This committee has jurisdiction over the low-income subsidy. NCOA will be working with these members to achieve our campaign goals and may ask you to contact them.

Congressional Committees - Senate Finance Committee
This committee has jurisdiction over the low-income subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs. NCOA will be working with these members to achieve our campaign goals and may ask you to contact them.

Contacting Congress--How to Write to Congress
Your Senators and Representative need to hear about what is important to you. Review some tips for making that communication as effective and impactful as possible.

Contacting Congress--Top 10 Tips for a Successful Visit to a Member of Congress
Senators and Representatives often meet with constituents either in Washington, D.C., or in their districts. If you have an opportunity to meet with your lawmakers, review these tips for maximizing the meeting.

Contacting Media—Sample Letter to the Editor
Learn how to get your views printed in one of the best-read portions of the newspaper.

How to be an Effective Advocate Outside of Washington, D.C.
Learn how to build relationships with your lawmakers.

NCOA Staff Contact Info
Who at NCOA can help if you have questions.

Stories
Tell us the effect funding issues or legislation had on you, or on a senior you know.

Success Story: Elder Care Advocacy of Florida
These senior volunteers use phone and email chains to mobilize friends and family.

Web Sites on Advocacy
Other advocacy organizations with helpful resources.