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Dear APTA Virginia members,
I hope that you all continue to be well and are returning to more normal work by the time that you receive this message. Like many things in 2020, there has been a lot happening within the organization. We have been actively engaged in a special legislative session and, I believe, we have represented all facets of the profession very well. Additionally, we have continued to plan for our virtual fall summit and Political Action event. If you have not already donated to the PAC please consider doing so as we have a heavy legislative agenda including unfettered Direct Access. Our advocacy efforts will need to begin before the end of this calendar year. Unfettered Direct Access is the last step that we need to truly be an autonomous practice. It will take all of us being involved to get this finally passed. Your contribution, regardless of the amount, is vital to the long-term success. You can donate online by clicking this link.
All the best,
Josh
Joshua A. Bailey, PT, DPT
November 6-7, 2020
Join us this fall for four type 1 CEs and a celebration of APTA’s 100 years, as we thank President Bailey for his leadership over the last four years and welcome President Elect Grillo to the role of President. At the Summit, find out what’s happening legislatively, support the PAC, and if you’re a student, connect with your peers at their special meeting! We may be virtual this year, but it’s going to be fun regardless!
Friday, Nov. 6
Saturday, Nov. 7
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Two or three live poster presentations via Facebook Live
Did you know that the APTA Virginia advocacy team is preparing legislation on unfettered direct access and fair-co-pay? On Friday, November 6 at 6:00 pm, there will be a PAC fundraiser event during which time, a panel discussion titled Clinical and Financial Strategies in a Post COVID Clinical Environment will occur. You can register for the event here.
In the meantime, we hope that you’ll consider supporting the PAC by a personal donation. We take credit card and check!
Elections for the APTA Virginia are open! See the slate and cast your ballot here.
Deadline is October 7, 2020.
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Bylaws Approval
● Presented by Reiko Simmons and Parliamentarian Shawne Soper
● Allotting approximately 10-15 minutes for this process
● Discussion about why we are amending the bylaws
● Member's vote on bylaws
"What You Didn't Know About Being A New Grad"
● Q&A style panel with three new panelists
No charge for the Student SIG Meeting.
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American Physical Therapy Association
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Whether it's COVID, the next hurricane, or something else, we've got you covered with content, links, and downloadable resources to help you as a PT or PTA make a lasting professional contribution to your community.
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The stresses of this past spring and summer have revealed challenges and opportunities that ultimately will reward tech-based innovation. Read here about five changes our industry should make now.
American Physical Therapy Association
In the market for home upgrades? APTA members now qualify for exclusive discounts on GE®, GE Profile™ Series, Café, HotPoint®, Haier, and Monogram® appliance brands. Just follow this link to access this special members-only program on the APTA site!
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