We need you to help raise awareness and pass H.B.241 and associated budget amendments (304#40h and 304#10s). These bills close the gap in care and allow our neighbors residing in nursing homes access to custom wheelchairs through their Medicaid insurance.
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APTA Advocacy Awards: Nominations are open for the Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award and the Public Service Award. Both awards will be presented at the 2022 APTA Leadership Congress in Washington, DC. The Federal Government Affairs Leadership Award is presented to an APTA member who has made significant contributions to APTA’s federal government affairs efforts and has shown exemplary leadership in furthering the association’s objectives.
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The Student Relations Committee would like to congratulate Anna Yoon, SPT on her receipt of the 2021 APTA Virginia Student Minority Scholarship Award in the amount of $1000. Anna, a third-year PT student at the University of Lynchburg, embodies every aspect of a promising young professional. The purpose of the Student Minority Scholarship Award is to acknowledge and reward demonstrated participation in minority affairs activities & services, the potential for superior achievements in the profession of physical therapy, appropriate display of professionalism as a future physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, and academic excellence.

 

 

My name is Manolya Martin and I am the Nominating Committee Chair for this year’s Student Special Interest Group (SSIG). I would like to cordially invite all first- and second-year DPT students and first-year PTA students to apply for student positions for the next year’s SSIG cohort, as it’s officially election season! (Please note that you must be a current VPTA member to apply.)