Capitol Connection is a fund established by the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) to supplement its government relations program. Success in Washington does not come cheap and there can be many unexpected costs and surprises along the way.

Capitol Connection was created to cover the extra costs of a government relations program that will mean the difference between success and failure, including:

• special studies to support our legislative and regulatory positions;
• support of the AOPA Policy Forum;
• support of PAC activities;
• publications to build a well-informed team of AOPA members; and
• other extraordinary projects that advance AOPA's government relations agenda.

Capitol Connection funds are used only for government relations activities that are not otherwise covered by the general government relations administrative budget. The Board of Directors must approve all expenditures from Capitol Connection.

Capitol Connection is not to be confused with the O&P PAC, the registered political action committee (PAC) representing the O&P providers and suppliers. The O&P PAC enables AOPA to contribute to the campaigns of members of Congress who share our concerns and support the future of O&P.

Contributions to Capitol Connection may be made in the form of a personal check or drawn on corporate or business accounts. Voluntary corporate contributions may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses but not deductible as charitable contributions. Please consult your tax advisor to assess your individual tax situation.

You can contribute to the Capitol Connection fund online or via mail/fax by downloading a Capitol Connection donation form.

Click here to see a list of Capitol Connection donors.

For more information on the Capitol Connection:
Contact Kathy Dodson at (571)431-0876 ext. 210 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .