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We'll be using this blog to share information about this year's Annual Conference & Expo, in Indianapolis, IN, from April 26 to 29, and to respond to your questions and comments. First, the basics. For information about registration, hotel, and transportation, go here: http://www.aota...

Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin available for interview April 26 in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD, Founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab, will present the keynote address for the American Occupational Therapy Association’s 92 nd Annual...

You know it's going to be a great Conference when paticipants turn the line-up for the processional parade into their own pre-party (50-year-plus members, you know who you are). Becky Barton wowed the standing-room-only crowd with a stunning rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, followed by...

Here are few pictures from Conference. Keep checking this Gallery on OT Connections for more photos . We've also seen a lot of great photos on Twitter by following the #AOTA12 hashtag . Hope everyone is having a great time! The Keynote speaker (Welcome Ceremony and Keynote address start...

You and 5,000 of your occupational therapy colleagues will be arriving in Indianapolis today and tomorrow. If you're registered to attend AOTA's Conference, you already received our Tips for Attendees e-mail. But if that got lost in your inbox, here's a quick summary of the best tips for...

Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture Urges Practitioners to ‘PromOTe’ Occupational Therapy The question that Karen Jacobs asked Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture attendees Friday was not if they would promote occupational therapy; it was when and how . Thousands packed the Indiana Conference Center...

Free session scheduled for April 25 as part of AOTA’s Annual Conference & Expo INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Arthritis and other rheumatic conditions are the second most common musculoskeletal disease among adults and often lead to serious disabilities. It is estimated that 46 million Americans...

Our latest Conference video is part 2 of 2, of AOTA Board members sharing why Conference is important to them. Check it out and let us know what you think! http://otconnections.aota.org/media/p/82437.aspx

At AOTA, we recently received the following message from Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, an assistant professor at Maryville University. She shared so many creative ideas for getting students to Conference that we just had to let others know about it! "This academic year the OT faculty at Maryville...

We need your help to promote a new Talk About Session being held in conjunction with conference for the general public. “Experts in Arthritis” is an enduring nationwide program that provides the opportunity for people with arthritis to meet with world-class experts in arthritis...

The RA works in task groups to prepare for debate on the day they actually meet, so they worked all afternoon and into the evening Wednesday to make sure they had thoroughly considered the work before them. It paid off—today was one of the earliest adjournments in anecdotal memory. The following...

When AOTA President Florence Clark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, finished her 2012 Presidential Address, the big screens beside the stage projected a mythological hero wearing 3-D glasses. Despite Clark’s persistent message of “OT in High Definition” leading to the Centennial Vision in 2017...

Inspired by this year's Slagle Lecture topic, "PromOTing Occupational Therapy: Words, Images, and Actions," to be delivered by Karen Jacobs, we are holding a no-rehearsal flash mob on Friday, April 27, outside Exhibit Halls F and G in the Convention Center before the doors to the Slagle...

More than 5,000 to attend the American Occupational Therapy Association’s 92nd Annual Conference & Expo April 26—29 INDIANAPOLIS, IN — More than 5,000 occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and students will gather in Indianapolis from April 26-29, 2012, to attend the...

Conference Survey: Thank you for attending the AOTA 92nd Annual Conference & Expo in Indianapolis this April! It was great to have you participate and celebrate our profession, learn from experts, share knowledge, and build a lasting network of colleagues. We need to hear from you about...

We have lots of photos from the conference in Indianapolis! click on each of the links below and tag yourself and friends! 2012 Annual Conference & Expo on Facebook OT Practice Photo Booth @ Conference on Facebook 2012 Annual Conference and Expo on Connections #AOTA12 Tweets, blogs, pics...

Occupational Therapy Practitioners at the Forefront of Keeping Older Drivers Safe INDIANAPOLIS, IN —Occupational therapy practitioners will demonstrate how to keep older drivers as safe as possible in their vehicles through a program called CarFit, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April...

President Clark banged the gavel three times to call AOTA's 92nd Annual Business Meeting to order, and as Secretary Fontana called out the roster of attending states, the delegations shouted out their enthusiasm in turn: "Go Hoosiers!" (Indiana) "New York is in the house!" "Virginia...

New to Conference this year, AOTA hosted its first-ever Town Hall Meeting with AOTA Executive Director Fred Somers, AOTA President Florence Clark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, and AOTA Vice President Ginny Stoffel, PhD, OT, BCMH, FAOTA, or as one attendee called them: "The big 3." Stoffel began the...

AOTA invites you to share your practice innovations, research, and experiences by submitting a proposal to present at the 93rd Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego, California, April 25-28, 2013. Click HERE for more information and to submit your proposal! Proposal Deadline: June 19, 2012...

Is this your first year attending Conference? Take a look at the video belwo to get an overview of what to expect, and be sure to note the First Timers Orientation being held on Thursday, April 29, from 7:15-7:45 am. (I know it's early, but we want to give a jump on getting the most out of your Conference...

Looking for things to do and places to see in Indy while you are there for Conference ? We've started a Conference in Indy board to help you plan your visit. http://pinterest.com/aotainc/conference-in-indy/ Happy Pinning! If you come accross any other resrouces please leave us a comment to add it...