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This annual student-led campaign unites the APTA community through advocacy.
If you're a student, you're concerned about paying off your student loans, increasing diversity on campuses and in the profession, being paid fairly for your services, and having access to patients once you graduate. The APTA Flash Action Strategy is a way to advocate for these and other issues important to you and to the profession.
An APTA Live evening event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m. ET to kick off Flash Action Strategy.
This year, a critical election year, APTA students are encouraged to take action on Sept. 25 and 26 by:
- Learning and raising awareness about PTPAC's importance and impact on moving issues on Capitol Hill on behalf of the profession.
- Supporting PTPAC through a monetary contribution as an investment in your future in the profession.
PTPAC and Its Impact on Students
- Why Should Students Support PTPAC?
This fact sheet explains issues of particular importance to students and how PTPAC can help address them.
What Is PTPAC?
- About PTPAC
APTA's sole political fundraising arm provides access to and influence on federal legislators for the benefit of the profession. - Federal PAC Law
PTPAC is subject to several federal laws and regulations. Learn more about how federal PAC laws work. - PTPAC's Impact on Legislation
Here's how your contributions make a difference in Congress. - How We Compare With Other Health Care PACs
This website shows amounts that health care PACs contributed to federal candidates in the 2023-2024 election cycle. - Choosing Candidates To Support
We explain how decisions are made on who receives PTPAC funding. - The Importance of Association PACs
Learn what an association PAC is and why they are important to the organization and its members. - What PTPAC is Doing for You on Capitol Hill Infograph
Share the infograph with your program either digitally or print it out for the event.
Take Action
- How Does the Flash Action Strategy Work?
Here's how students can take part and win prizes for their participation. - Present to Your Program: Use this PowerPoint with sample script to tell your program about Flash Action Strategy and how they can get involved.
Graphics and Sample Social Media Posts
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Use the below sample social media posts during Flash Action Strategy
- How can we make a difference for our patients and profession? Learn about PTPAC now! #FAS2024 #PTAdvocacy
- PTPAC makes an impact on Capitol Hill by building relationships with members of Congress and their staff. #FAS2024 #PTAdvocacy
- Support the future of the physical therapy profession. Learn more about PTPAC. #FAS2024 #PTAdvocacy https://bit.ly/47cRfdg
- PTPAC makes a difference for patients and builds connections to members of Congress. #FAS2024 #PTAdvocacy https://bit.ly/3B2RxHm
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Video Resources
Check out the below videos on the importance of PTPAC and why it's important to support PTPAC. You may share the videos with your program during the event. You must login to your APTA profile to access the videos.
Don't Stop Here — Spread the Word
Want to lead the charge at your school? Contact Laura Keivel if you are interested in being a point person for your program.