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Three Ways You Can Support Physical Therapy's Future This GivingTuesday
This GivingTuesday, join APTA in our mission to make a lasting impact on the future of physical therapy. Your support powers progress in advocacy, research, and equity, ensuring a brighter future for our profession and the people we serve. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student, or someone passionate about advancing care, here’s how you can make a difference.
Empowering Diversity: Support the PT Fund to Make a Difference
Because diversity strengthens us all.
The PT Fund drives diversity, equity, and inclusion in physical therapy through two key initiatives:
- The Minority Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for PT and PTA students and faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
- The Dimensions of Diversity Fund supports projects that foster belonging and inclusion in the profession.
Since 1993, the PT Fund has empowered over 300 future leaders with nearly $2.5 million in scholarships. Your gift today helps break down barriers and creates opportunities for the next generation of diverse, talented physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to thrive.
Support the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research to Advance Patient Care
Advancing knowledge, transforming care.
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research funds and promotes research that advances clinical practice, demonstrates the value of physical therapy, and empowers PTs and PTAs to deliver the most effective care possible. By contributing to this research, you help:
- Expand knowledge and evidence for patient-centered interventions.
- Nurture the next generation of physical therapy researchers dedicated to advancing the profession.
Your generosity supports research that drives evidence-based practice and improved outcomes for patients worldwide.
Stand Up for Physical Therapy: Support PTPAC and Shape Policy on Capitol Hill
Your advocacy for the profession matters.
PTPAC has been the legislative backbone of physical therapy for over five decades, backing federal policies that protect clinicians and their patients. In 2024, your support helped APTA advocate for the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, aimed at:
- Preventing a 2.8% Medicare payment cut for 2025.
- Securing a 1.9% inflationary increase to stabilize payments.
- Building momentum for broader reforms to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
From stopping pay cuts to securing funding for critical programs, PTPAC fights to make physical therapy a top priority in Congress. Your support strengthens our voice and protects the future of our profession.
Make a Personal Donation to PTPAC
Make a Corporate Donation to PTPAC
Please note, only APTA members are eligible to donate to PTPAC. Donations are not tax-deductible as charitable donations.
Shape the Future of Physical Therapy Today
Every contribution fuels advocacy, drives groundbreaking research, and fosters equity within our profession. Together, we can build a thriving, inclusive community that impacts lives for generations to come.
Thank you for being part of this movement and making a difference this GivingTuesday.