Join us for a live webinar on May 21 at 2pm ET for the second session in a three-part series examining the role of occupational therapy in driving and community mobility. Hear from an expert panel of practitioners on available adaptations for driving through mechanical and technological resources.
Sponsored by National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) | đ Earn up to 1.5 contact hours | Register now, đ in bio.
Limited environmental, social, and public health infrastructure leads to a lack of access to rehabilitative programs globally.
Therapists Beyond Borders (TBB), a grassroots nonprofit organization established in Kenya in 2018 by Lauren Stanley, MS, OTR/L, C/NDT, is addressing these gaps by providing practical, community-engaged workshops that enhance cliniciansâ skills and empower community members to participate in sustainable, locally driven care.
Learn how TBB is equipping communities with the skills and knowledge needed to support and sustain meaningful, culturally relevant care. đ in bio
Want to share your knowledge and insights with the OT community?
AOTA has several upcoming calls for papers openingâand we want to hear from you!
âĄď¸ May 7-28 | 2027 INSPIRE Annual Conference & Expo
âĄď¸ May 12 - June 2 | 2026 Education Summit
âĄď¸ June 2-23 | 2026 Children & Youth Specialty Conference
Mark your calendar for opening dates, gather your ideas, and get ready to help shape the future of occupational therapy. Stay updated and submit your proposals at aota.org/callforpapers
Have you heard? AOTA Special Interest Section (SIS) Student Internship applications are open! SIS's provide practitioners and students the opportunity to regularly exchange knowledge, build a professional network, and lean in on specific practice areas. â
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Student interns will get a chance to strengthen skills like research, advocacy, leadership, and communication, and make impactful connections across the OT community. Applicants must be an AOTA member & be currently enrolled in an OT or OTA programâlearn more & apply by May 15 at 11:59 am ET. đ in bio
Congratulations to everyone who was honored at the 2026 AOTA Awards & Recognitions Ceremony at #AOTAINSPIRE26 in Anaheim. We salute and celebrate your accomplishments within the occupational therapy profession.
A special congratulations to three AOTA staff members who were inducted into the Roster of Fellows:
Julie Malloy, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, PMP, CPHQ, FNAP | AOTA VP of Practice
Kim Karr, OTR/L, CPHQ, RAC-CT | AOTA Director of Payment Policy
Scott Trudeau, PhD, MAOT | AOTA Director of Practice Engagement
AOTA is proud to have such leadership guiding our work and pushing our mission forward!
See the full list of recipients at the link in our bio đ
Don't miss AOTA's two virtual conferences this June! These learning experiences are designed to meet you where you practice â and push you further as you demonstrate the value of occupational therapy in acute and post-acute settings:
âŞď¸ June 1-2 | Adult Rehabilitation Specialty Conference
âŞď¸ June 29 | Elevating Occupational Therapy's Role in Post-Acute Care: From Policy to Practice
Earn up to 14.5 hours through live sessions, plus one year of recordings. Register for both today at aota.org/events
NEWS: The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule that continues to exclude occupational therapy from the definition of a professional degree. This means that future students in occupational therapyâamong many other professionsâwill be subject to a drastically lower federal loan limit of $20,500 per year. As we analyze the rule, AOTA will keep you informed on how you can take action through our legislative action center. Stay tuned for more.
Thank you to the thousands of practitioners, students, educators, researchers, sponsors & exhibitors, and more who showed up in Anaheim for #AOTAINSPIRE26!
From packed sessions to powerful conversations, every moment reminded us whatâs possible when the occupational therapy community comes together. Save the date for AOTA INSPIRE 2027 in Boston, April 8-10 đĽł
Let us know your favorite moments from AOTA INSPIRE 2026 in the comments đŹ
We asked INSPIRE attendees their occupational therapy specialtyârep your specialty in the comments below!
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AOTAâs 2026 Awards & Recognitions ceremony will be starting soon here in Anaheim!
Each year, AOTA and AOTF honor leaders, innovators, and advocates whose work is making a lasting impact across the profession.
Whether in-person or online, join us in celebrating this yearâs honoreesâwatch the livestream at 4:15 PM PT. đ in bio
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Each year, the Slagle Lectureship Award honors a member of AOTA who has contributed to the development of the professionâs body of knowledge. This year, Trudy Mallinson, PhD, OTR/L, FACRM, FAOTA, NZROT, delivered the lecture, guiding us through new perspectives on assessment and data within occupational therapy.
âThere are ways we can design and develop better assessments. Better because they are based on clear, conceptual foundations. Better because they use the most current and appropriate measurement technology for their intended purpose. And better because they empower key partners to make collaborative decisions.â
Thank you, Dr. Mallinson, for sharing your knowledge with us. Weâd also like to extend many congratulations to our 2026 Slagle Award Recipient Shelly J Lane, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA!
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At a compelling international breakfast presentation, Odeth Richardson, BSc, MSc, PG Cert, explored the paradox of the weary healerâchallenging occupational therapy practitioners to explore rest as a meaningful occupation, discussing the barriers that exist, and providing strategies to prioritize themselves.
âRest is not an indulgence. Itâs an occupational necessity...Burnout, compassion fatigue, and tiredness donât just affect us and our patients. It affects our outcomes as well. Ethically, our duty of care extends to ourselves.â
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