The APTA 2018 House of Delegates has come to its conclusion. Over 400 delegates gathered in Orlando, Florida to discuss over 50 motions from hard topics like the fine details of the APTA’s stance on sexual harassment to attempting to define the Physical Therapist’s role in disaster management. The passion and hard work that each delegate brings to the House is truly impressive and something of which we should be proud.
Our Texas delegation was able to propose and pass motions on person-centered services and our role in disaster management. Additionally, the state of Texas co-sponsored many other motions.
Joshua Hill, SPT
Texas State University
PT Delegate - Texas Student Physical Therapy Association
House of
Delegates was such an amazing experience. As a PTA grad about to take my
boards, I was surrounded by people who inspire me and have the same amount of
passion for the profession as I do. I also realized that APTA provides me with
a balance I didn’t know I needed. As a woman in the workforce, I’ve always
wanted to have a business aspect to my career. While in the clinic I conduct
myself as a professional, let’s be real, sometimes this girl needs to put on a
“power” suit and some heels and feel like a rockstar. I met SO many people from
all over the US and I was a part of some crucial conversations of where we
would like the profession to go. The vision and dreams of others like me fuels
me to keep doing our important work! House of Delegates was awesome! I
encourage anyone that’s reading this and it’s resounding with you to go to
HOD!!!
Shelby Nail, PTA
South Plains College
PTA Delegate - Texas Student Physical Therapy Association
