Key contacts are APTA members who serve as primary contacts with their senators or representatives in the United States Congress. There may be more than one key contact for a member of Congress. Key contacts are essential to build valuable relationships with legislators to raise awareness of the issues facing the physiotherapy profession. Important contacts are encouraged to meet with their members throughout the year and provide feedback on meetings to the APTA Ministry of Government Affairs. Start by emailing advocacy@apta.org! If you would like to fill this position, send an email to advocacy@apta.org. Please note that APTA cannot provide legal advice or guidance or referral to specific lawyers. For more information and to contact the organizers of the event, visit the official website of the event: www.apta.com/conferences-events/legal-affairs-seminar/ Date: September 1, 2019 Contact: practice@apta.org Type of content: Articles The legal seminar provides up-to-date information on regulatory/legislative developments, industry-related disputes and other legal issues affecting the transit industry. Many of the sessions will provide credits for legal education. On April 5, Fred will also present “Ethics Beanpot,” the seminar`s ethics session that will discuss the ethical limits of advocacy according to the model rules of professional conduct and the legal ethics of virtual work. If you are interested in becoming the Federal Affairs Liaison Officer for your chapter or section, contact your component chair or email advocacy@apta.org. To obtain assistance in such legal matters, P/Ts and TPAs should seek the advice of a lawyer who can review their unique situation and provide advice tailored to the specific facts.
Make a difference to the health of society and promote the profession by getting involved! APTA had much to say about the underutilization of physiotherapy, the pressure on wages, and the need for an overhaul of the system. Members participate for free and receive special legislative updates and action alerts when we need your vote. Venable partner Fred Wagner will speak at the American Public Transportation Association`s 2022 Legal Affairs Seminar in Boston, Massachusetts. Receive action alerts and updates on legislative and regulatory activities. It`s free for members! Who should attend: Lawyers representing all APTA members. APTA identifies public priorities every two years in conjunction with each new session of the Congress. Learn more about the Public Policy and Advocacy Committee. The APTA Advocacy Network (formerly PTeam) keeps APTA members` advocates connected and engaged. Use your voice to contribute to our advocacy efforts. Our advocacy efforts are based on a network of dedicated grassroots advocates.
Can`t find what you need? Take a moment and search below! The 3. In April, Fred will present the “Legislative Update,” a review of current and potential legislative activities impacting the transit industry by providing an overview of infrastructure funding and permitting legislation, and discussing APTA`s advocacy strategy to promote public transit in 2022 and beyond. On April 4, Fred will participate in the roundtable on “Perspectives on Current Developments in Public Transit and Initiatives for Justice and Environmental Justice.” Given the Biden administration`s focus on equity and environmental justice initiatives, this discussion will review current developments and help prepare public transit lawyers to engage in evolving justice and civil rights initiatives in the implementation of the full range of federal transit programs. This event requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Please visit the Health and Safety section of this website for more information.*** APTA members can join the APTA Advocacy Network free of charge. Together, we are stronger. APTA`s advocacy efforts combine expert analysis, a constant lobbying presence and the participation of our members. APTA`s advocacy network is an important link to APTA`s successes on Capitol Hill. All members of the APTA Advocacy Network receive updates on federal legislation, including action alerts, quarterly newsletters and newsletters. The warnings ask members to contact their members of Congress on specific topics that are relevant to their patients and the physiotherapy profession. Any APTA member can join the APTA advocacy network and keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory news impacting the physiotherapy profession. Sometimes the boundaries blur and we can leave our professional setting with possible consequences.
According to a 2021 survey, the results show significant growth in the public`s understanding of the profession`s role and level of expertise. PtPAC uses your donations to support and influence federal legislators to advance and protect APTA`s priorities. We are the industry`s leading voice to members of Congress, regulators, and commercial payers. In a mid-year survey, most homeowners cited relocation, compensation and work-life balance as the main reasons for losing employees. We expect to hear from the Federal Transit Administration on issues for the coming year. Federal Affairs Liaison Officers (LAOs) serve as a link between their component and APTA`s Government Affairs Division on federal issues. Each APTA Section and Section President chooses a member to act as the FAL of these components for a one-year term. The ALF is responsible for disseminating information to its components, maintaining links with its members of Congress, and contributing from the grassroots to APTA`s Ministry of Government Affairs. The ALF also encourages their states to engage in grassroots advocacy and lead the August holiday visits to the district for their state.