APTA Kansas

09/07/2026

Call for Nominations: APTA Kansas Fall Election 2026

Ready to represent Kansas and help shape the future of our profession? APTA Kansas is seeking nominations for two delegates to the APTA House of Delegates, with the runner-up serving as alternate delegate.

🙋 Nominate yourself or a fellow PT/PTA
📅 Nominations close September 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Step up. Get involved. Represent Kansas. 💙

09/07/2026

📣 PTAs, this one’s for you!

APTA Orthopedics is accepting Statements of Interest for PTA Community Chair and Vice Chair for the 2027–2029 term.

Connect. Lead. Help shape the future of the PTA Community.

📅 Apply by September 11, 2026

07/09/2026

Have questions about certifying disability parking placards? 🤔

APTA Kansas is here to help you navigate the new process!

Support continued legislative advocacy through the APTA Kansas PAC and receive access to our training webinar walking through how to complete the updated certification form.

Donate here and receive access: https://givebutter.com/pac-2026-webinar-handicap-placard-certification-training-lclnxz

Updated TR-159 form:https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pdf/tr159.pdf

Note: PAC contributions are not tax deductible.

06/16/2026

Have questions about disability placard certification?

With the new law taking effect July 1, Kansas physical therapists will soon be able to certify qualifying patients for disability parking placards and special license plates.

Join us for a live webinar and Q&A session where we’ll cover:
• Who qualifies
• Temporary vs. permanent certifications
• Required forms
• Documentation best practices
• Professional guardrails

Bring your questions, we’ll save plenty of time for discussion.

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
🎓 CEUs available
💲 $25 minimum contribution benefiting the KPTA PAC

Registration link in bio!

06/12/2026

BIG NEWS FOR KANSAS PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

🚗 Disability Placard Certification Authority Begins July 1, 2026

Kansas PTs can now certify qualifying patients for:
✅ Disability parking placards
✅ Special license plates

This new authority expands PT practice and improves patient access across Kansas.

Learn How to Certify Patients
📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM
💻 Live Webinar + Q&A

Register Here: https://8mnvhvlab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OZOEDVqsUrLiOnIckOn77ptPpVYaI2e4_yEDu9BGX_1jW4bpnLAsTVrYPl0ScTWbK-M3OvS7viR7FvFCWU4fxhja4AoIk39MBmH85jSsD_sHpnWi8JHlNYaNwvyyuJ7w0_k9JRfAvTw2S6bupx0EEeR9d3en5l94v8NPy1ldrj6Qa99ZyCwbdVNvkyzv8qJnbXxhIoBZ00bqK4oogB9MS4mXfPfm0jm0bzWGTno-YsA=&c=eTzDi9c6lnzZUvCoQMx4B_LcuA1LLe7nhl9gvg3b-Eqm-j8Ee7M7kw==&ch=YPxzkwK-aIcCEuechdoAnj6_vyIhyX68DKHtHNk4RbZ3vz7LLFO_cg==

05/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating BJ Lehecka PT, DPT, PhD on receiving the Dorothy E. Baethke–Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching from the American Physical Therapy Association.

This national award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to physical therapy education through exceptional academic teaching, mentorship, leadership, and dedication to student learning.

BJ’s passion for education, commitment to student success, and impact on the next generation of physical therapists continue to shape and strengthen our profession.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your continued leadership in physical therapy education!

05/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating Sandra Billinger, PhD, PT, FAHA, FAPTA, on being named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (FAPTA) — APTA’s highest membership honor.

This distinguished recognition celebrates individuals whose sustained leadership, service, innovation, and impact have advanced the physical therapy profession at a national level over the course of their careers.

Sandy’s dedication to research, advocacy, mentorship, and the advancement of physical therapy continues to leave a lasting impact on our profession and the communities we serve. Congratulations on this incredibly well-deserved honor!

05/18/2026

05/09/2026

Thank you for the support! American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

05/08/2026

⚠️ PT student loan access is under threat!

A new federal rule could drastically reduce the amount of federal student aid available to physical therapy students, creating new barriers for future PTs and worsening healthcare workforce shortages.

We need your voice 📣

Congress is considering legislation to help protect affordable access to PT education so this is your chance to help take action!

Support the future of our profession by taking a few minutes to send an email to your members of Congress urging them to support these pieces of legislation here:

https://apta.quorum.us/campaign/161726/