AAOMPT sSIG Grass Roots Letter Writing Campaign 2009
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
Student Special Interest Group (sSIG)
Grass Roots Letter Writing Campaign 2009
The AAOMPT-sSIG Grass Roots Letter Writing Campaign is an effort to support Capitol Hill Day 2009, an event that was co-sponsored by AAOMPT and the Orthopaedic Section of the APTA. On October 15 over 150 physical therapists and physical therapy students descended upon Washington, DC to bring the physical therapy musculoskeletal message to members of congress.
We envision and urge students, clinicians, researchers, professors, and others who are passionate about the profession of physical therapy to blast the hill with letters of support and important information regarding physical therapy, physical therapy practice, and current issues such as health care reform. YOUR letters, e-mails, and phone calls will reinforce the personal meetings and messages of Capitol Hill day participants!
If you are reading this we urge to PLEASE pass this information on and encourage those that you can to participate in advocating for our profession.
All of the information on how to find and contact your representatives is available as a BLOG POST on the AAOMPT-sSIG Blog. Please leave a comment on the previously mentioned blog post with the number of correspondences sent and your state of residence. Further, this information it is contained in the attached documents. It is EASY and only takes a few minutes.
We graciously thank YOU for the support of this cause and the profession of physical therapy. Further, please visit the AAOMPT-sSIG Blog. Read the posts and leave comments, critiques, and suggestions. We want YOUR input. Please contact us if you have any questions at: sSIGAAOMPT@gmail.com
Individually, we can all make a small contribution whether an e-mail, a letter, or a phone call. Collectively, these individual contributions can make a REAL difference. These letters will support and reinforce the efforts of those able to participate in Capitol Hill Day. October is National Physical Therapy Month. Let us all contribute to this cause and let our voices be heard regarding the future of our beloved profession. Every letter, e-mail, and phone call helps!
The AAOMPT sSIG Team
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