Bradford Fitch CMF at #APTAFAF: As a Physical Therapist you are an organizational leader. And less than 10 messages are necessary to make your rep consider your request. #choosept #getpt1st

Bradford Fitch CMF at #APTAFAF: To build a relationship with your representative, give them what they need to make policy decisions. Info about impact of the bill on their district/state, why constituents support/oppose, a personal story related to the issue.

“PT services are often a critical component of a child’s education and is critical for getting kids with disabilities into the classroom through the IDEA program” #APTAFAF

It was such a pleasure meeting you Dan Crenshaw .We look forward to working with you! #APTAFAF #ChoosePT

Proud to be among the 26 @APTAtweets members at #APTAFAF representing Texas today on Capitol Hill in DC for #PTAdvocacy. Largest delegation! Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS Jordan Birdsong @DiemPuckett_DPT @BriTheSPT Jennifer Frerich Zayndom APTQI @AllieSmithDPT Linda John @lmiller2018

#PioneerProud of my TWU Houston #TWUPT fellow alumni: Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS Jordan Birdsong @DiemPuckett_DPT @lmiller2018 Jennifer Frerich Zayndom & Amy H; #dptstudents: @BriTheSPT Leah Brick & Anna Naiki; & #phdstudent, @AllieSmithDPT 4 their #PTAdvocacy during #APTAFAF in DC. Carine Feyten

#TXWomans is hosting a public affairs forum, “Capitol Violence: Tracing Legacies of Anti-Black Racism, White Supremacy and Anti-Semitism,” at 6p March 4. Panel will explore the day's origins, implications, expectations and direction twu.edu/news-events/ne… PC: Wikimedia Commons

Tune in: Wed 7p CT. Honored to be on panel w @LisaVanHoosePT Mark Milligan Chris Barnes PT, PhD Todd Davenport to talk about this since retracted JAMA podcast and the backlash that the⬇️deleted tweet + response from Editor created. #structuralracism in healthcare exists.

This data is really bad! But having just looked at info for other leadership positions in APTA this may be the best representation of marginalized populations in the profession. That is even if you assume all the unknowns are white. Needless to say we have a long way to go

RC-9-21 passed! We are ecstatic. Let’s continue to mobilize to evolve our profession and our communities! Thank you American Academy of Physical Therapy-Arkansas @LisaVanHoosePT @UjimaInstitute Dr. Mike Ukoha | PT, DPT Dr. Jaisie Stevens Rupal Patel APTA Maryland @HPAAPTA @APTATexas

Thank you to all who were part of this incredible team. I am humbled by your guidance and patience. And I am so proud of our association for being ready to have this conversation. I look forward making the language of RC 9-21 a reality!

Absolutely stunning ⁦@KVinekarMD⁩ “We practice “naturalizing inequality,” whereby we attribute “advanced pathology” … to biologic or innate characteristics of groups of humans themselves rather than to the structural inequities and violence…” nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…

Women who stand up for themselves get penalized. 51 studies: a woman who negotiates for herself fears—and faces—backlash as selfish & aggressive. If she negotiates for others, suddenly she seems caring. I want to live in a world that celebrates women advocating for themselves.

Good news! My bipartisan bill to make physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other #health professions more diverse just passed through Energy & Commerce Democrats. The next step is a vote on the House Floor. rush.house.gov/media-center/p…

What does your professional Association do for you… Last night Congress passed legislative package that mitigates cuts to 2022 Medicare fee schedule largely due to @APTAtweets its members and coalitions! Thank you for being the trusted leader in physical therapy #PTAdvocacy

If they want states to decide, then we must elect a governor who will protect a woman’s right to abortion.

We will overcome this decision in Texas by winning political power.

Help spread the word about the October 11th voter registration deadline. You can learn more about how to register at VoteTexas.gov

After adoption of @APTAtweets position on becoming an anti-racist organization, led by TPTA delegate, Jessica West, PT, DPT, OncCS, & comakers, we embarked on this journey to find the evidence! This is the 1st step. Read. Reflect & act on what you/your organizatio can do to become #antiracist.