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2013Annual Conference andAssembly of Representatives
September 26-29, 2013Caribe RoyaleOrlando,
Floridawww.fpta.org
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Join fellow physical therapists, physical therapist assistants
and students at the FPTA’s Annual Conference and Assembly of
Representatives for four days of net-working, education and
fun!
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
SPECIAL EVENTS
2nd Annual Get Active through Advocacy 5K Run/Walk - The FPT-PAC
will be hosting its 2nd Annual Get Ac-tive through Advocacy 5K
Run/Walk” on Friday, September 27 at 7:00 am in conjunction with
the Annual Conference. Proceeds for this event will benefit the
Florida Physical Ther-apy Association Political Action Committee.
Contributions to the FPT-PAC are not tax deductible. The Walk/Run
will be held at the Caribe Royale.
EDUCATIONAL COURSESMeet your continuing education requirements
for 2013 licensure in one place by earning up to 26 CEHs. Attend
preconference courses and earn 9 hours, then attend the annual
conference to earn 17 hours. Course topics include the Oxford
Debate, Telehealth, Balance Outcomes, ICF, Medical Errors and many
more. See the course descriptions for more details.
EXHIBITSKeep up with the latest in physical therapy products and
services by visiting exhibitors and sponsors in our exhibit hall.
The hall will be open on Friday, September 27 from 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
and 5:30–6:30 pm and Saturday, September 28 from 7:30 am–1:30 pm.
There will be a spe-cial reception on the opening night, Friday
from 5:30–6:30 pm
CONFERENCE DRESS ATTIREDress for the conference is resort
casual.
HANDOUTSHandouts for all courses will be available for download
via our website approximately 2 weeks before the conference. Please
check the website at www.fpta.org for availability. FPTA will not
be providing printed handouts at the confer-ence.
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATIONTarget audiences for each
continuing education course are identified within their course
descriptions. The FPTA and the course instructors adhere to the
APTA policies stated below related to clinical continuing
education.
CLINICAL CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS OTHER THAN
PHYSICAL THERA-PISTS AND PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS HOD
P06-02-26-49 Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
conducting clinical continuing education courses are obligated to
identify target audiences and indicate in the printed, lecture, and
advertising materi-als that course content is not intended for use
by participants outside the scope of their license or
regulation.
Furthermore, they should make it clear when teaching elements of
physical therapist patient/client management that subsequent use of
those elements is physical therapy only when performed by a
physical therapist or by a physical therapist assistant under the
direction and supervision of a physical therapist, in accordance
with Association policies, positions, guidelines, standards, and
the Code of Ethics.
In the interest of public safety, physical therapists and
physical therapist assistants should not conduct clinical
continuing education courses that teach elements of physical
therapist patient/client manage-ment to individuals who are not
licensed or otherwise regulated, except as they are involved in a
specific plan of care, and in accordance with Association policies,
positions, guidelines, standards, and the Code of Ethics.
CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT HOD
P06-01-22-23 Physical therapist assistants may participate in
continuing education that includes and teaches sub-ject matter and
interventions that differ from the description of entry-level
skills as described in the Normative Model of Physical Therapist
Assistant Education. Physical therapist assistants may use the
interventions taught in continuing education only as consistent
with the American Physical Therapy Association [policies,
positions, guidelines, standards, and the Code of Ethics] and under
the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
Get the most up to date informa-tion regarding our conference at
www.fpta.org. Online registration is also available.
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CONFERENCE LOCATION/HOTEL INFORMATION
The annual conference is being held at the Caribe Royale,
Orlando, Florida. Participants may make ho-tel reservations by
contacting the hotel at (888) 258-7501. A special room rate of $119
for single and/or double rooms is being offered to conference
at-tendees. Please make your reservations by August 26, 2013 in
order to take advantage of this rate and en-sure availability of
rooms.
Caribe RoyaleOrlando, Florida
At the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Conven-tion Center,
business and pleasure go hand in hand. From the very beginning,
we’ve redefined and elevated the standards of the meeting,
conference and family vacation experience in Florida.
Here among our more than 53 lush, tropical acres, guests will
discover 1,218 spacious, well-appointed one-bedroom suites, 120
luxurious two-bedroom lakeside villas, expansive state-of-the-art
meeting and event facilities, unmatched hospitality and service,
and a wealth of desirable dining options and hotel ame-nities that
will appeal to both families and business professionals alike. And
it all can be found just min-utes from the area’s world famous
theme parks and attractions.
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FPT-PAC Get Active through Advocacy 5K Run/WalkRegistration
Form
Name:__________________________________________________________
Age:_______
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:
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E-mail:
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Fee: $40 Advance $50 Day of Event
T-Shirt Size__ Small__ Medium__ Large__ X Large__ XX Large
PAyMENT METHOD:
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Card #______________________________________________ Exp.
Date:_______________
Print Cardholder’s
Name_________________________________________3 digit #______
Signature_____________________________________________________________________
If paying by check, please make payable to the FPT-PAC. All
proceed for this event will benefit the Florida Physical Therapy
Association PAC. Contributions to the FPT-PAC are not tax
deductible.
Mail this form back to FPT-PAC, 2104 Delta Way, Ste. 7,
Tallahassee, FL 32303 or fax to (850) 224-5281.
FPT-PACTP
2nd Annual Get Active through Advocacy 5K Run/Walk
Come join us on Friday morning at the FPT-PAC 2nd Annual Get
Active through Advoca-cy 5K Run/Walk. The race will begin at 7:00
am on Friday, September 27. Proceeds from this event will benefit
the FPT Political Action Committee. See registration information or
you may register online at www.fpta.org
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PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
7:30 -11:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 26, 2013Pre Conference Courses
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Manipulation Therapy of the Spine
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Use of Ultrasound Imaging in Physical
Therapy
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 – 3:15 pm Refreshment Break
5:30 – 6:30 pm Town Hall Hot Issues
6:30 – 7:30 pm Presidents Hour in Suite (all invited)
Friday, September 27, 2013
7:00 am 5k Walk/Run
8:30 – 10:30 am Exercise Prescription for the Prenatal and
Postpartum Population
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Are you Ready for Telehealth? The basics and
then some 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Medical Exercise Therapy: An Evidence
Based Approach to Success
10:00 – 12:00 pm Speed Dating 12:00 – 1:30 pm Exhibits open in
Exhibit Hall
12:00 – 2:00 pm Florida Academic Administrators Meeting
1:30 – 3:30 pm Chapter Caucus
4:00 – 5:30 pm Oxford Debate
5:30 – 6:30 pm Exhibit Reception/Meet & Greet Candidates
6:30 – 7:30 pm Reference Committee Office Open
6:30 – 7:30 pm District Caucuses
7:30 – 8:30 pm Chief Representatives meet with Assembly
Officers
7:30 – 9:30 pm FCCE Meeting
8:00 – 9:30 pm Class President’s Social
Saturday, September 28, 2013
7:30 – 8:30 am Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:30 – 5:30 pm Balance Outcomes
7:30 – 8:30 am Past Presidents Committee Breakfast (Committee
members only)
7:30 am – 1:30 pm Exhibits Open
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Assembly of Representatives Meeting
10:00 – 10:30 am Exhibitor Break
12:00 – 1:30 pm Exhibitor Break
12:00 – 1:30 pm Delegate Lunch
1:30 – 5:30 pm Functioning, Functional Limitation & Medicare
Requirement: Translating Concepts into Action
1:30 – 3:30 pm If you think HOME HEALTH isn’t for you, you could
be wrong
3:30 – 3:45 pm Break
3:30 – 5:30 pm PTA Meeting
3:45 – 5:45 pm Upper Extremity Integration Utilizing Manual
Therapy Approaches
7:30 pm Dinner Awards Presentation
Sunday, September 29, 2013
7:30 – 8:30 am District Council Members Breakfast with President
(District Council members only)
9:00 – 11:00 am Medical Errors
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
9:00 am – 12:00 pm Exercise Progression Strategies for the Knee
and Shoulder
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Research Platform Presentations
10:30 – 10:45 am Break
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 PRE-CONFERENCE COURSES
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 9 CEHsManipulation Therapy of the Spine
This course will demonstrate manipulation techniques for the
cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine and the sacral-iliac
joint. Specific techniques will be demonstrated for various
clinical presentations. This will be primarily a lab based program.
Participants must be licensed physical therapists (PTAs and ATCs
may not attend). Further, participants should be cleared by a
physician to actively participate in a lab that will include spinal
manipulation being performed and practiced on the attendees.
Presenters: Thomas Eberle PT, KTCC, FAAOMPT; Eric Douglass PT,
KTCC, OCS, FAAOMPT; and Matt Waggoner PT, FAAOMPT
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 9 CEHsUse of Ultrasound Imaging in Physical
Therapy
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the
application of ultrasound imaging in the field of Physical Therapy.
The use of ultrasound will be explored in two major areas:
examination of injury or disease for diagnostic purposes, and
Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging (RUSI). Applications of RUSI
include evaluation of muscular structure and behavior, and the use
of USI as a biofeedback mechanism.The course will include
systematic examination of the shoulder, wrist, spine, knee and
ankle using ultrasound imaging. Course participants will have the
opportunity to practice with the ultrasound in a lab setting to
identify musculoskeletal structures and discuss common pathologies.
After completion of this course, the participant will gain an
understanding of technical aspects of USI; learn basic concepts of
interpreting ultrasound images; discuss the application of USI in
physical therapy practice; discuss the role of USI in physical
therapy diagnosis; gain an understanding of applications of RUSI in
physical therapy practice
Presenters: Hilmir Agustsson, DPT, MHSc, MTC, CFC; Kathy
Swanick, PT, DPT, OCS and Arie J. Van Duijn, PT, EdD, OCS, MTC
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Delegates to the Assembly of Representa-tives: If you are a
delegate to the FPTA As-sembly of Representatives you may receive a
50% discount off the conference registration fee. Delegate
participation will need to be confirmed by the chief representative
from your district to receive this discounted fee. (Please note:
this does not include pre-conference courses)
Don’t forget your APTA
membership card and
PT/PTA license number.
You will need both cards
throughout the conference.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 4 CEHsAre You Ready for Telelhealth? The
basics and then some
This course on telehealth will take you through the basics,
demonstrate advances and opportunities, and discuss regula-tory and
payment issues related to clinical practice of the physical
therapist. Telehealth can be used in physical therapist practice
across multiple settings and geographic locations. The primary goal
of this session is to demystify the use of telehealth and offer
practical ideas for how it can be integrated into the clinical
setting. This will include identifying bar-riers and develop
strategies for practical application of telehealth services that
are consumer directed in physical therapy. We aim to make this
information both exciting and obviously applicable along the
continuum of care with ethical views of how technology may enhance
physical therapy care for future generations.
Presenters: Sandy Davis, PT; Matt Elrod, PT, DPT, MED, NCS and
Keith Myers, PT, MBA
8:30 am – 12:00 pm 4 CEHsMedical Exercise Therapy: An Evidence
Based Approach to Success
This course will demonstrate and describe an evidenced based
approach for the dosage of therapeutic exercise for spinal and
extremity pathologies. Specific treatment progressions will be
presented for various pathologies based on Medical Exercise Therapy
(MET) exercise concepts techniques for the spine and the
extremities. Further, specific patient presenta-tions will be
discussed.
Presenter: Thomas Eberle PT, KTCC, FAAOMPT
8:30 – 10:30 am 2 CEHsExercise Prescription for the Prenatal and
Postpartum Population
This introductory class will discuss the physical therapist’s
role in the prescription of specific exercises in the prenatal and
postpartum population, and the goals of exercise prescription for
that patient population. It will include a brief overview of the
musculoskeletal changes associated with pregnancy and childbirth,
followed by a discussion of how exercise can be used to counteract
those common changes. The course will outline the general
guidelines for prenatal and postpartum exercise prescription and
the contraindications to exercise during the prenatal and
postpartum periods. Safe practices for exercise during pregnancy
and modifications for the various prenatal and postpartum stages
will be emphasized in the discussion of specific exercises to
target the musculoskeletal structures most affected during
pregnancy and childbirth.
Presenters: Micky Morrison, PT, ICPFE
10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2CEHsSpeed Dating
This course will expand knowledge of FPTA students, members and
non-members about professional opportunities within FPTA and APTA.
The participants will spend 15 minutes at each of 5 tables
interacting representatives to learn more about FPTA Assembly/APTA
House of Delegates, FPTA Board of Directors, political action
committees/key contacts, APTA sections, FPTA SIGs. This course is
free to all members and non-members as part of FPTA’s commitment to
Cultural Diversity, Leadership & Mentoring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
8:30 am – 5:30 pm 8.5 CEHsGait and Balance Standardized
Assessment in Geriatric Fallers
With a multitude of standardized tests available, it is often
challenging to choose the best test battery given the pa-tient’s
functional level. Clinicians are challenged to provide sufficient
objective measures within the time constraints of the outpatient
setting. This one day course, lecture and lab, will assist
intermediate level clinicians to learn to gather meaningful
objective measurements that provide an understanding of the balance
disorders commonly seen in the elderly. With the use of case
studies, we will demonstrate how using well rounded assessment
tools can provide a multitude of effective treatment options to
reduce fall risk.
Presenters: Norma Prieto-Lewis, MSPT, Dianne Saunders, MS, PT
and Lenni Jo Yarchin, PT
1:30 – 3:30 pm 2 CEHsIf you think HOME HEALTH isn’t for you, you
could be wrong
With the profession of physical therapy expanding and home
healthcare changing quickly, PTs and PTAs are taking a second look
at home care. Whether to seek more autonomy as a clinician or to
practice in a more functional and com-fortable environment for our
patients, we are turning to home care to meet our professional
goals. Physical therapists are obtaining leadership roles as case
managers, directors, and even owners of home health care companies
in this typically nursing-directed field. This course will provide
the participant with information and direction concerning our
evolving role in home care and the opportunities to expand our
personal and professional goals in this unique setting.
Presenter: Scott S. Harp, DPT, PT, PhD
1:30 – 5:30 pm 4.5 CEHsFunctioning, Functional Limitation and
Medicare Requirement: Translating Concepts into Action
This course will include presentation and discussion of timely
topics in relation to the recent requirement of Medicare for the
reporting of functional limitation. Topics will include the
definition and operationalization of functioning in the clinical
setting, and assessment and evaluation of functional limitation
using different measures or instruments in physical therapy. Case
studies will be presented using a variety of context and health
conditions. A “lab demonstra-tion” will also be facilitated for a
hands-on familiarity with the International Classification of
Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and how to make sense and
practical use of the ICF in the clinics. An electronic assessment
tool will also be presented as a model that could satisfy Medicare
functional limitation reporting requirement. The last part of the
course will be devoted to question-and-answer and discussion of
prevailing issues related to functioning and its relevance to
Medicare and patient care.
Presenters: Reuben Escorpizo PT, Assistant Professor, Louisiana
State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans LA and Tad
Fisher, CEO, Florida Physical Therapy Association
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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3:45- 5:45 pm 2 CEHsUpper Extremity Integration Utilizing Manual
Therapy Approaches
This two hour session will cover the biomechanical movement of
the shoulder, and wrist. An integration of movement and function of
the upper extremity will be presented. Manual therapy techniques
will be identified for examination and intervention in order to
facilitate the integration.
Presenters: Catherine Patla, PT, DHSC, OCS, FAAOMPT and Eric
Shamus, PT, DPT, PhD
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013
9:00 – 11:00 am 2 CEHsMedical Errors
This course is designed to meet the requirements for licensure
renewal for Florida PT’s and PTA’s. We will address root-cause
analysis, error reduction and prevention and patient safety.
Subtopics will include: medical documenta-tion and communication,
contraindications and indications for physical therapy management;
and pharmacological components of physical therapy and patient
management. This course will not be a traditional lecture format,
but interactive. At the completion of this presentation,
participants will be able to: integrate root-cause analysis, error
reduction and prevention, and patient safety; understand the
purpose and requirements for medical documentation &
communication; be able to apply the principles of indications and
contraindications for physical therapy management; understand the
integration of pharmacological components of physical therapy and
patient management; be able to integrate general principles of risk
management to the practice environment in patient/client
safety.
Speaker: Debra Stern, PT, MSM, DBA
9:00 – 12:00 pm 3 CEHsExercise Progression Strategies for the
Knee & Shoulder: An Evidence-Based Approach
Exercise interventions are a critical component of the
rehabilitation process. Substantial evidence exists to guide
cli-nicians in achieving the most effective patient specific
outcomes. This presentation will provide attendees with the
scientific and practical basis for exercise selection, dosing and
progression. An emphasis will be placed on the shoulder and knee
with sample exercise progressions for the most common diagnoses
seen by physical therapists. Video dem-onstration will be used to
illustrate exercises that the clinician can immediately integrate
into clinical practice.
Presenters: Eric J. Chaconas, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS, FAAOMPT and
Morey J. Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, CSCS, Cert MDT
10:00 – 12:00 pm 2 CEHsResearch Platform Presentations
Platform and poster presentations are scheduled, covering a wide
variety of topics. Come, learn and discuss current research
activities taking place in Florida. The Linda Crane Research
presentation will also be included in this session.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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2013 FPTA Annual Conferenceand Assembly of Representatives
Caribe Royale • Orlando, Florida • September 26-29, 2013
REGISTRATION FORM(One Registrant per form) - PLEASE PRINT OR
TYPE
APTA Member # ______________ Name for badge ______________
PT/PTA License # ____________
Last Name _____________________________________ First Name
_______________________________
Company Name
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Address ___________________________________________ E-mail
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City ______________________________________________ State
________ Zip Code ________________
Daytime Phone # ( )_____________________________ Fax (
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If Student, Name of School
__________________________________________________________________
Guest Name, if registered
___________________________________________________________________
REgISTRATION FEES: Full conference & student registration
includes programming (Friday - Sunday), breaks, continental
breakfast, and reception. NOTE: Guest registra-tion includes
non-PT, PTA, spouse/significant other only. Must register with
conference attendee. This fee covers tickets for all events that
regular attendees receive excluding Saturday night event. Member
Member Non-Member(PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR CHOICE) Early Bird
(9/4/13)Pre-Conference (Manipulation) $210 $225 $275Pre-Conference
(Ultrasound) $210 $225 $275PT Full Conference (Friday - Sunday)
$265 $295 $350PTA Full Conference (Friday - Sunday) $230 $255
$300Pre & Full Conference (Manipulation) $375 $395 $460Pre
& Full Conference (Ultrasound) $375 $395 $460 Guest (Friday -
Sunday) $85 $85 $85 Does not include courses/Awards DinnerStudent
Full Conference (Friday - Sunday) $95 $105 $130Student Pre &
Full Conference (Manipulation) $200 $220 $245Student Pre & Full
Conference (Ultrasound) $200 $220 $245Life Member $170 $180One day
registration $170 $175 $210 (circle one) Friday Saturday Sunday
(half price)Saturday Night Awards Event $30 $30 $60
Check if you are: PT Professional PTA Professional Student
First-Time Attendee Past President Check here if you are
differently abled and may require special accommodations or
assistance.
HOTEL INFORMATION: The conference is being held at the Caribe
Royale. Participants may make res-ervations by contacting the hotel
at (888) 258-7501. A special rate of $119 for a single/double room
is being offered to conference attendees. Please make your
reservations by August 26, 2013 in order to take advantage of this
rate and to insure availability of rooms.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Early bird registrations must be postmarked
by September 4, 2013. After this date, you must pay the advance
fees. Cancellation requests received before September 4 will be
refunded in full. A 20% handling charge will be assessed for
cancellation requests post-marked between September 4 and September
18, 2013. No refunds for cancelled registrations or no shows after
September 18. Cancel-lation requests must be made in writing. NO
EXCEPTIONS will be made.
PAYMENT METHOD: MasterCard VISA AMX DISCOVER
Card #
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Exp. Date __________
Print Cardholder’s Name
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Signature
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Register by mailing this form with credit card or check made
payable to FPTA.
FPTA2104 Delta Way
Suite 7Tallahassee, FL 32303
Fax your registration to (850) 224-5281or register online at
www.fpta.org.
Questions? Call (850 222-1243
Please check the educational programs you plan to attend. Choose
one per session.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013Manipulation Therapy 8:00 am – 5:00
pm (9 CEHs)Ultrasound 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (9 CEHs)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013Teleheath 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (4
CEHs)Medical Exercise Therapy 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (4 CEHs)Exercise
Prenatal & Postpartum 8:30 – 10:30 am (2 CEHs)Speed Dating
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (2 CEHs)Oxford Debate 4:00 – 5:30 pm (1.5
CEHs)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013Balance Outcomes 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
(8.5 CEHs)Home Health 1:30 – 3:30 pm (2 CEHs)Functional Limitation
1:30 – 5:30 pm (4.5 CEHs)Upper Extremity 3:45 – 5:45 pm (2
CEHs)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013Medical Errors 9:00 – 11:00 am (2
CEHs)Research Presentations 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (2 CEHs)Exercise
Progression 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3 CEHs)
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2013 Annual Conference andAssembly of RepresentativesSeptember
26-29, 2013Caribe RoyaleOrlando, Florida
Don’t miss this educational
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