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Senora Simpson, a clinician and educator, has been inspiring PTs for over half a century — first through her bravery as a PT struggling to pursue her career during segregation, and later as an influential educator, policy maker, and advocate for people with mental health and intellectual disabilities. She also was recognized with the Lucy Blair Service Award in 2008.
Here is her story.
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Former APTA Board member leaves a legacy of leadership and advocacy in the physical therapy profession
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'Towering Figure' Martha Wroe, PT, MA, FAPTA, Dies at 102May 1, 2024
Wroe's commitment to clinical excellence and lifelong learning helped to shape the physical therapy profession.
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55th McMillan Lecture: Meeting Global ResponsibilitiesFeb 16, 2024
Judith Deutsch, PT, PhD, FAPTA, urged the profession to "look outward and move forward."
