Blogs

In 2008, Jason Koger was in a terrible ATV accident that resulted in the amputation of both his hands. He is a remarkable man with an even more remarkable story, and I encourage you to check out his Web site . I recently interviewed him for an article...

Today’s Baltimore Sun features a letter to the editor written by Karissa Pavelka, an occupational therapy student at Towson University. The topic is why high school graduates should consider an occupational therapy career. (Read the full letter...

Driving and Community Mobility: Occupational Therapy Strategies across the Lifespan (Text plus Self Paced Clinical Course) What are you waiting for? Apply now for a limited number of free scholarships to earn 20 educational contact hours as you broaden...

Dear Friends of the MIT AgeLab, We ask for 5 minutes of your time to take our exploratory study on worry about future old age, available through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AAnr6j3BpGSOPrkZi5goJv66bqI_yfR3h-ovAjg4AqM/viewform ...

I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe that AOTA’s Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego was two weeks ago! We had a great time learning, presenting, networking, and enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. Whether you were...

I just posted this information on the AOTA International Forum, but in case you missed it: To submit your abstract online visit www.wfot.org/wfot2014 It can change your life and/or your view of OT! I hope to see you there! Sue

Emerging Leaders Development Program AOTA’s Emerging Leaders Development Program gives students and new practitioners the tools and training to become strong leaders within occupational therapy to help the profession achieve the goals of the...

I would like to hear more of what your day to day duties are and what your role is. I may have an idea to collaborate on a project! Contact me! Jeannine

Hot off the press - from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration! This report comes out of the NHTSA Office of Behavioral Safety Research headed by Kathy J. Sifrit, Ph.D. Kathy's group just posted a new report looking at older driver...

The attached report was submitted to for the Annual Business Meeting to summarize WFOT Delegate activities for the year. With a one page limit, it's very brief. Let me know if you have any questions.

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

We would appreciate you taking a few minutes upon returning home to complete the meeting evaluation survey for the Assembly of Student Delegates Meeting! April 23 - 24, 2013 ~ San Diego, CA Survey can be found at the following link: www.surveymonkey...

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

Looking forward to an action packed week! Come network with your colleagues in driving at the DRIVING RECEPTION sponsored by AAA and Genesis Rehab. Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Hilton San Diego Bayfront. AQUA level, room 306AB. Spend time in the Transportation...

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

The AOTA conference expect guests from Ireland, Korea, Canada, Korea and Japan. Attached is a list of international and cross-cultural sessions at conference that attendees can print and bring along.

Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking the Pulse throughout the month for our...

Alisa (left) and Michele Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking...

The Arc is now accepting applications for the Internship in Disability Public Policy! They’ve announced the following: ‘The Interns in this program will have the opportunity to learn about how federal public policy and regulation impact...

Alisa (left) and Michele Happy OT Month! We love apps, we know you love apps—so in celebration of April we're sharing a bunch of favorite apps! We asked AOTA members and staff to tell us about their favorite apps. Follow Checking...

I have begun to become very interested in understanding how persons affiliated with different political parties can come to common understandings. When I figure it all out I will run for Congress! LOL Here is part of a post I shared in a discussion...