APTA Advocacy Challenge Our challenge to physical therapy students in all academic programs nationwide to get involved in legislative advocacy at the state, local, and federal levels. Make a legislative visit and educate your local policy makers about the issues effecting the physical therapy profession. Become more knowledgeable about politics and how they affect us and the patients we serve.
· To read more about the Federal Advocacy Forum visit Advocacy at APTA.org and click on the FAF capitol dome icon. (Full meeting agenda to be posted by April 3).
The “Costs” Nitty Gritty – or what to ask for help with!
· Registration : Student FAF Registration is $75
· Housing: Reservation Deadline April 15th APTA Housing Block rate at the Crowne Plaza in Alexandria, VA approximately $130/night, up to 4 in one room – no extra charge
· Airfare, airport to hotel transport, food, transport from hotel or capitol hill to airport for departing flight
PTWA is ready to help students meet the APTA Advocacy Challenge! There’s not much time …BUT -
· We will help one student physical therapist assistant and two student physical therapists with expenses.
o If we have many interested, we will draw names to achieve 3 students representing three different schools.
· Each student will have up to $400 for an advocacy scholarship and must be responsible for expenses over this amount through solicitation of a) friends and family, b) contributions from individual physical therapists c) physical therapist practices
· Students as with all forum attendees need to register and be able to make housing arrangements by April 15th.
· If approved participating student advocates elect to put the $400 towards airfare and have a receipt, they can submit for reimbursement to PTWA.
All students interested must contact PTWA’s Federal Affairs Liaison Sharon McCallum to submit your name as an interested potential PTWA sponsored student advocate.
Other important things to know.
When: The Forum begins Sunday May 17th at noon and ends Tuesday May 19th after your afternoon congressional visits. Do not make any appointments with legislators until you have been approved to be a PTWA sponsored student advocate at FAF 2009.
CEU’s: are awarded after the forum - .7 – 1.0 have been awarded in the past
Programming – Always dynamic!
· Our key legislation is presented so all are comfortable and prepared to meet with legislators. There are typically additional topical presentations added in by invited legislators and frequently DC dignitaries and media commentators.
· There is always some food provided during the forum, this year we will have a Monday evening reception with light hor d’oeurves and breakfast on Capitol Hill at a Senate office buildings. The Crowne Plaza is within walking distance of Old Towne Alexandria where there is a potential for groceries, fast food or sit-down dine in fare.
· The PT - PAC event is Sunday evening and is $35. (for both student and therapists) From 7:30 – 10:30 pm we will cruise up the Potomac on a Cherry Blossom Boat to view the monuments.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Northwest Region Leadership Development Seminar
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The Heathman Lodge
Vancouver, Washington
Featured Presenter: Aimee Klein, PT, APTA Board of Directors
Cost: FREE, must register by 3/26/09
This one-day seminar is designed for current and emerging
component leaders but student attendance is strongly encouraged.
We will strategize alternative ways of operating to streamline processes and work optimally with
others. We will identify ways to turn a strategic plan into action
items and gain a better understanding of how chapters and
National work together to promote Vision 2020. There will be
opportunities to share what works and what doesn’t in each of
your components. Learn how to make a difference!
For full information and registration form contact:
Brett Neilson, APTA Student Assembly Representative at aptasa_nc1@hotmail.com
The Heathman Lodge
Vancouver, Washington
Featured Presenter: Aimee Klein, PT, APTA Board of Directors
Cost: FREE, must register by 3/26/09
This one-day seminar is designed for current and emerging
component leaders but student attendance is strongly encouraged.
We will strategize alternative ways of operating to streamline processes and work optimally with
others. We will identify ways to turn a strategic plan into action
items and gain a better understanding of how chapters and
National work together to promote Vision 2020. There will be
opportunities to share what works and what doesn’t in each of
your components. Learn how to make a difference!
For full information and registration form contact:
Brett Neilson, APTA Student Assembly Representative at aptasa_nc1@hotmail.com
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