Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA Flash Action Strategy, Sept. 23-24, by sending letters to Congress, posting on social media, and promoting awareness of the bipartisan Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 5621/S. 4420). During the two-day campaign, more than 14,500 letters were sent to members of Congress, demonstrating the collective impact physical therapy students can have when they speak with a unified voice.
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Advocacy by Physical Therapy Students Generates 14,500-plus Letters to Congress
APTA Flash Action Strategy 2026 mobilized PT and PTA students to advocate for workforce and patient access legislation.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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