Key Contacts: Tips for Advocacy (old)

Tips for Advocacy

Members of the APTA Private Practice Key Contact Subcommittee have created these videos to help you build a relationship with a member of Congress and understand the tools you can use for a successful visit.

Each video is categorized by level of content. Those labeled as Beginner are the recommended starting point for new APTA Private Practice Key Contacts. Intermediate videos are suggested for those who have a basic understanding of the APTA Private Practice Key Contact program and the governmental process. Advanced videos are recommended for those who are comfortable with their role as a Key Contact and are interested in deepening their legislative knowledge. At any point, these videos could be used as a quick refresher before an office or site visit with a member of Congress or their staff.

If you have a visit scheduled, please contact our APTA Private Practice lobbyist, Alpha Lillstrom Cheng, at Alpha@lillstrom.com to discuss the upcoming visit.

Government Affairs Committee meeting recording

Become a Key Contact

Civics Key Contact Video Series

HOW A BILL REALLY BECOMES A LAW
BEGINNER

EVERY VOICE IS IMPORTANT
BEGINNER

CIVICS 101
BEGINNER

THE IMPACT OF POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (PT-PAC)
BEGINNER

THE POLICY VS POLITICS OF COSPONSORING BILLS
ADVANCED

DECODING LEGISLATIVE TERMINOLOGY
ADVANCED

Connecting Congress to your Clinic Webinar- Part One

As a Key Contact, you have the unique ability to position yourself in front of Congress and be the voice of advocacy for the industry. This webinar recording allows you the opportunity to enhance this ability, and influence your legislator's understanding of physical therapy and its value to the patient and the community you serve. Join us and learn how to grow a connection with your legislator (or their staff) through face-to-face meetings.