Members of Congress who vote on legislation that impacts our industry, our businesses and our clients’ lives oftentimes have little understanding of the value that home care provides to millions of older Americans and people with disabilities. The national Bring the Vote Home campaign is designed to provide critical information to lawmakers by inviting them into the homes of our clients (their constituents!) to learn first-hand how home care makes such a profound difference in the lives of those who rely on it.
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Invite Lawmakers |
Invite your Senator and/or Representative to come on a home visit with a client. To find your elected member of Congress, click here and type in your (or your client’s) home address. Call or email their district office to extend the invite.
To find out who is currently running for Congress in your district, click here. To invite candidates, you will need to contact their campaign. Try searching on the web for "campaign website for [name]" and add the name of the candidate you want to invite. There will be a “contact us” section on their website. Not sure what to say? You can use this script to guide the conversation. Remember to be flexible with the date and time of the visit because during election season, candidates and legislators are extremely busy! However, make certain the date and time suits your client. For example: don’t schedule the visit too early, because that might place a burden on the caregiver. Don’t schedule the visit at 12:30 p.m., because that might be when the client’s favorite TV show airs. Remember, we are visitors in our clients’ homes. We want this experience to be enjoyable and memorable, not something that is stressful. |
Prepare for the Visit |
Once the staff/legislator has agreed to a visit, here is a checklist to prepare:
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Timeline
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The timeframe for the Bring the Vote Home campaign is July to November 2022.
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Discussion Guide |
Talking points for the visit can include the following:
For your discussion, print this one pager, which explains HCAOA’s six priority areas as outlined in our Industry at a Crossroads report:
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Follow Up |
After the visit, these tasks are just as important as what you did to prepare:
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