THERAPEUTIC AQUATICS
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Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT, DPT, C/NDT
Active NDT Pediatric Coordinator Instructor
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association
1550 S. Coast Highway
Suite 201
Laguna Beach, CA. 92651
800/869-9295
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA. 22314-1488
800/999-2782
Aquatics Section of the APTA
American Occupational Therapy Association
4720 Montgomery Lane
P.O. Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
301/652-2682
fax: 301/652-7711
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Rockville, Maryland 20852
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301-897-8682 (Voice or TTY)
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