2025 FPTA State Advocacy Days
January 21-22, 2025 | Tallahassee, FL
Join Us for a Day of Advocacy and Engagement
Enhance your advocacy skills and connect with Florida legislators to discuss issues affecting the practice of physical therapy. Participate in in-depth training, networking events, and office visits with decision-makers at the Capitol.
Event Details
- Dates: January 21-22, 2025
- Venue: Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
- Capitol Address: 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
- Cost: Free for FPTA Members (Eligible for travel reimbursement up to $275)
- Student Registration: Limited availability; applications subject to review before confirmation.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Advocacy Training
- Legislative Update with Aimee Diaz-Lyon & Jim Daughton, MHD
- How to Communicate with Legislators and Staff – Interactive Exercise
- 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking Reception hosted by Metz, Husband, and Daughton, P.A. Click here for Map
- 7:00 PM: Dinner on Your Own
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast at Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
- 7:30 AM: Walk to Capitol
- 8:00 AM: House or Senate Chambers Session (Speaker TBA)
- 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Office Visits with Legislators and Staff
- 12:00 PM: Return to Aloft for Box Lunch
- 1:00 PM: Departure
Venue Details
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
Located near the Capitol and Midtown Tallahassee, Aloft provides a modern and intimate setting for professional gatherings. Extend your visit and explore Florida's vibrant Capitol City!
- Phone Reservations: Call (850) 513-0313 and reference Florida Physical Therapy Association.
- Online Reservations: Reserve Here
- Reservation Deadline: December 31, 2024
Why Attend?
- Gain essential advocacy skills and legislative insights.
- Engage directly with Florida lawmakers on issues critical to physical therapy.
- Network with FPTA members and professionals in the field.
Registration Details
- Cost: No charge for FPTA members. Eligible members may receive up to $275 in travel reimbursement.
- Student Registration: Limited spots available. Applications will be reviewed before confirmation.
Event Locations
- Networking & Training: Aloft Tallahassee Downtown, 200 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL
- Reception: Metz, Husband, and Daughton, P.A. 119 S. Monroe St. Ste 200 Tallahassee, FL
- Legislative Visits: Florida Capitol, 400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
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