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.

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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