The opportunity to attend the Federal Advocacy Forum has really helped me understand the value of advocating for our profession. Prior to attending the forum, I am embarrassed to say that I knew very little about the government, lobbying, and …
Read PostHey fellow SPTs and SPTAs! I debated writing an essay that narrated my experience at the 2019 Federal Advocacy Forum, but I decided that a bulleted list is most likely as effective, if not more, since we’re all required to …
Read PostAttending the APTA Federal Advocacy Forum (FAF) was truly a life-changing experience. Before Eva Norman came to speak to our physical therapy class, I had known little, if not anything about what advocacy looked like in physical therapy. Nor was …
Read PostWhen I started PTA school in September, I had no idea the doors it would open and the path it would take me down. I didn’t know that there was a professional organization within my state and nationwide, I didn’t …
Read PostThe Federal Advocacy Forum (FAF) was described to me as being an opportunity to discuss the physical therapy (PT) agenda with congressmen/women and learn from the most driven individuals in PT. My take away – the FAF is so much …
Read PostIf you have heard about “PT Fam” and are skeptical if it is a thing, I am here to tell you it is. If you are questioning if the APTA is actually doing anything for you, I am here to …
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