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PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy


New APTA Bylaws Will Impact You, How Your Voice Matters

October 09, 2020

New APTA Bylaws Will Impact You, How Your Voice MattersWhat are the APTA Bylaws?Why do they matter to the PT, PTA, or student?How can we as a collective profession make our voice heard?

Kathy Mairella is a physical therapist, faculty member at Rutgers University and part of the APTA specialCommittee on Bylaws Review. Becca Sanders-Fung is a physical therapist while also serving on local, state and nationlevels including APTA HOD representing GA and CA.

Social MediaTwitter: Becca: @ptdrbecca; Kathy

We cover:What are the APTA Bylaws?

* Bylaws: governing document established member rights, decision making processes, election ofleadershipWhy do the APTA Bylaws matter to PT/PTA and students?* Opportunities to engage professionally* Why do the details (bylaws) matter big picture?What types of change are up to debate?How do we make our voice heard?* How re we more inclusive in our association* Talking to delegates* #bettertogether* APTA By-Law Sessions – Oct 13, 14, 17