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APTA Advocacy Challenge

The Student Advocacy Challenge was created to inspire PT and PTA students to get involved in advocacy on the state and federal levels. Participating in the Challenge will help students to learn more about the legislative process and to become more aware of the issues facing physical therapy in the legislature.

Read below to learn how you and your PT/PTA Program can get involved and make a difference for our profession! Don't forget to report your advocacy efforts in order to get credit for your PT program! Your future depends on it!

About the Advocacy Challenge (.pdf)

• State Legislature
• Federal Legislature

Advocacy Calendar

• APTA Issue Resource Centers
• Legislative Action Center
• Learn more from your state's Legislative Chair by contacting your Chapter Office

• United States House of Representatives
• United States Senate
• The White House
• Legislative Terms
• How a Bill Becomes a Law
• National Conference of State Legislators

And don't forget to Report Your Advocacy Activities!

Thanks for all of your support in your advocacy efforts. Every little bit counts for the PT profession and your future depends on it!

[Last updated: 10/27/09 | Contact: advocacy@apta.org]