WHAT:  Virtual Public Hearing on Animal Rehabilitation in California.
WHEN:  Thursday, August 13th, starting at 9:00a, but we expect the hearing to last for hours.
WHY:  To OPPOSE the California Veterinary Medical Board's proposed regulations that, if passed, would effectively monopolize the specialty field of animal physical therapy/rehabilitation in California.  Less animals would get the care they need.
HOW:  To EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE and help prevent a veterinary rehab monopoly, follow the below instructions on Thursday, August 13th, starting at 9:00a (again, we expect this to go for hours, so you need not be concerned about logging in right at 9:00a, but please don't forget to participate).  You will need a computer with internet access and your phone.
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Follow these STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO PARTICIPATE ON THE DAY OF THE HEARING:  AUGUST 13th, 2020 starting at 9:00a:
  • Click here:  PUBLIC HEARING LINK 
  • Enter your name and email in the box at the right of the screen and click "JOIN NOW"
  • Follow the prompts, may need to run an additional application, so click "RUN" if prompted to do so
  • Click the audio menu below the green "JOIN EVENT" button
  • When audio menu appears, click "CALL IN"
  • Click ‘Join Event’. The audio conference call information will be available after you join the Event
  • Now using your phone, call into the audio conference with the details provided.  Once you call into the audio conference, you are now connected with the meeting and are ready to request your opportunity to provide your comment.  
  • Using your computer again, click on the ‘Q and A’ button near the bottom, center of your WebEx session. The icon is a little circle with a question mark inside.
  • IMPORTANT:
    • To request time to speak during the public comment period, make sure the ‘Ask’ menu is set to ‘All panelists’ and type  "I would like to make a public comment’. 
  • Attendee lines will be unmuted in the order the requests were received, and you will be allowed to present public comment. NOTE: Your line will be muted at the end of the allotted public comment duration. 
  • YOU WILL HAVE 2 MINUTES TO SPEAK.  You will be notified when you have 10 seconds remaining.  
  • Feel free to use any of the suggested talking points provided in the flyer below if you are not sure what to say.  

    Can't make it for the public hearing? Then present statements or arguments in writing via email to justin.sotelo@dca.ca.gov or fax at (916) 928-6849 relevant to the action proposed, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 13, 2020.  A suggested template letter is provided that you are welcome to use. (Please note: There are links to templates specific for Consumers, Veterinarians, and Physical Therapists below.  Chose whichever template best describes you.).
    • Your comments may ONLY be submitted during those specific hours to be considered, so be mindful of the exact date and time you send your email or fax.  If you cannot send your written comments in at that time, feel free to send it to:  karen.atlas@yahoo.com and we will be sure to send them in on your behalf at the correct time.

      Any responses to comments directly concerning the proposed regulatory language will be considered and responded to in the Final Statement of Reasons. 

      Refer to this link if you need to trouble-shoot a technical glitch:
      NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION