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Your Professional Associations Need You (And It's Easier Than You May Think!)

Position Paper
10/26/2018
Juggling clients, documentation, family matters, finances, vacations, and all of life’s intricacies can (understandably) make joining your professional association like an unfeasible option. However, involvement with the American Physical Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, American Speech and Hearing Associations, and their state affiliates is easier than you may think.
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Our professional associations, from state to federal, move our practices forward. Yet, at every level, there is need for help. While it may seem daunting to add this responsibility and time commitment to your already busy life, involvement is actually quite flexible. So what does that look like for you? It's different for every individual. We dive into a handful of experiences to show you firsthand the variety of opportunities that come with joining the American Physical Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, American Speech and Hearing Associations, or their state affiliates. Featured Authors: Kelly Lloyd, PT, DPT, Melissa Uhle, MOT, OTR/L, Patty Hoffman, OTD, OTR, BCG, Jonross Neptune, MS, CCC-SLP