Program
Sunday, March 7
4–6 p.m.
Roll Call of the States and Outstanding Advocate Award Presentation
Advocacy doesn't happen only when you come to Washington D.C. — it is a year-round endeavor. Join us as we hear first-hand about our advocacy triumphs from the past year. This session will also include the presentation of the Maureen Reagan Outstanding Advocate Award.
7–8 p.m.
Candlelight Tribute Rally
We gather at a historic Washington landmark to pay tribute to all those who are touched by the disease.
9 p.m.
Welcome Reception
This reception is an opportunity for you to make new friends and connect with old friends from Forums past. Refreshments will be served.
Monday, March 8
8:15–9:15 a.m.
Keynote Address
9:30–10:45 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Session
The Alzheimer's Policy Fight: Where Do We Stand, and Where Do We Go?
Congress recently passed comprehensive healthcare reform, and the Association fought for provisions important to people with Alzheimer's disease and their families. Much more remains to be done on the research front, on the care front and on the family caregiver front. Despite the tight budgets for many state governments, numerous opportunities remain at the local level for making Alzheimer's disease a priority. Attendees will hear from a panel of experts on where we stand and where we're going.
11–Noon
Advocates Have Changed History: How We Can Make It Happen for Alzheimer's
We have an ambitious policy agenda due to the crisis that Alzheimer's poses to millions of American families and to the nation as a whole. Is this agenda realistic? Can we make it happen? Other successful policy campaigns suggest we can. We will hear directly from participants in other campaigns that have achieved momentous, history-changing outcomes. We will learn how we can secure a brighter future for our families, our communities and our country by winning the implementation of policies to overcome this disease.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Program
Presentation of the 2010 Humanitarian Award.
1:45–3 p.m.
Workshop Block I
Advocacy Year Round: Hands-On Planning
The Alzheimer's Capitol Hill Day is the cornerstone of each year's advocacy efforts, but no campaign can rely on just a single day, no matter how successful. To change the course of this disease, we must commit to advocacy year round. Our efforts must be as relentless as this disease we are determined to overcome. In these planning workshops, we will work with you to build successful advocacy campaigns that will deliver results.
3:15–4:45 p.m.
Taking Action and Getting Results on Capitol Hill
Participate in discussions and receive essential information and tools to help prepare you for successful meetings on Capitol Hill. In this session, we will distribute congressional leave-behind folders, review legislative requests and brush up on congressional meeting best practices. Discuss with experts how to leverage your experience and our shared legislative priorities to ensure that your elected officials take action to end Alzheimer's disease.
4:45–5:45 p.m.
State Caucuses
Meet with advocates from your state and finalize plans for your visits on the Hill. You will receive your leave-behind kits, and staff will be on hand to answer any last-minute questions.
6–8 p.m.
Reception and Dinner Program
Tuesday, March 9
7–8 a.m.
Capitol Hill Kick Off Breakfast and Program
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Congressional Visits
Information on how to make appointments will be provided when you register for the Advocacy Forum.
1–5 p.m.
Hospitality Suite
You can complete your congressional visit feedback information online and share your experiences with staff and fellow advocates. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information: advocacyforum@alz.org
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