Advocacy Resources
Advocacy in Action
Advocacy in Action calls are held at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month and are a no-cost, monthly member benefit where members are invited to check in with LeadingAge Ohio advocacy staff and member advocates on the latest policy news from Columbus. You can join these calls by adding this re-occurring invite to your outlook calendar.
Advocacy in Action Recordings
April 15: Advocacy in Action recording
March 22, 2021 Advocacy in Action recording
March 8, 2021 Advocacy in Action recording
February 8, 2021 Advocacy in Action recording
Issue briefs and reports
LeadingAge Ohio provides a number of quality resources to help members prepare for meetings with policymakers and local leaders. Check out the resources below.
State budget advocacy issue briefs
LeadingAge Ohio has prepared issue briefs for SFY 22-23 state budget advocacy work. The following documents are available to help inform legislators about the needs of LeadingAge Ohio members.
In addition, a coalition of members working on expanding the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) has prepared the following document to assist with advocacy efforts:
Economic Impact Study
LeadingAge Ohio worked with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to produce a report that shows the economic impact of LeadingAge Ohio members—as employers and economic drivers in communities across Ohio. It also characterizes the present and future challenges LeadingAge Ohio member organizations will likely face as Ohio’s senior population grows. The report provides estimates of present and future need along with guideposts to help navigate the future.
Check out the Economic Impact Study here.
Aging 101
Ohio is home to the sixth largest population of older adults in the country. Aging 101 provides an overview of aging, services, and supports in Ohio. It outlines the current and future state of aging in Ohio; provides information regarding long-term care, post-acute care and additional supports and payment models; and discusses varying careers and workforce solutions within the field.
Check out the Aging 101 report here.
Workforce Impact
In 2016, LeadingAge Ohio partnered with a group of associations to survey over 500 post-acute care providers on their workforce challenges.
Check out the Workforce Survey Report here.
‘The Aging Advocate’ legislative newsletter
Each month, LeadingAge Ohio shares its legislative newsletter, ‘The Aging Advocate’, with Ohio state legislators, administration official, and the media. This publication is designed to communicate what's going on in the world of aging and give viewers a peek at LeadingAge Ohio's 400+ members around the state.
Testimony
LeadingAge Ohio staff offer testimony on various issues impacting our members and the Ohioans they serve daily. From reimbursement rates for services across the continuum to the impact legislation can have on an individual in the final phase of his/her life, LeadingAge Ohio advocates for each and every Ohioan allowing your voice to be heard. Copies of testimonies are highlighted below.
Advocacy
Political Action Committee
Projects & Partnerships
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Patrick Schwartz
Director of Strategic Communications
614-545-9026
pschwartz@leadingageohio.org
- Serves as lead member communications and media strategist for key association initiatives
- Oversees digital strategy, including websites, newsletters and social media channels
- Provides strategic direction for communicating organizational goals and achievements to members, partners, policy makers and the media
- Serves as primary contact for media inquiries
- Staff liaison to Communications/PR committee
Susan Wallace, MSW, LSW
Chief Policy Officer
614-545-9024
swallace@leadingageohio.org
- Primary contact for policy priority development, advocacy and legislative affairs
- Staff liaison to Advocacy Committee, Adult Day Subcommittee, Home Health, Hospice & HCBS Subcommittee, Housing Subcommittee, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Facility/Assisted Living Subcommittee