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Ever wondered how many OTs or OTAs there are in other countries? The WFOT does a survey every two years, and the "Human Resources 2012 " report is now posted on www.wfot.org in the Resources section. You will find a lot of information about practice, comparing countries, thanks to WFOT's...

Does anyone know if there is network/interest group of American OTS within/outside of AOTA which is considering/addressing issues of international health/development? I just returned from 2 1/2 years working in rehab in India and became very aware of the vital role that OT can play in fostering development...

WFOT has forwarded the following to member organizations: The Scientific Committee of the 5 th Asia Pacific OT Congress 2011 invites you to submit abstracts of presentation for consideration and inclusion in the programme of the Congress which will be held from 21-24 November 2011. Authors must submit...

For information on international organizations to volunteer with, check out the www.wfot.org website resource center: For a "List of International Non-Governmental Organisations" (you can search for the title in the upper part of the WFOT website) Sue

I am so pleased with the international interests of AOTA an members! Poll Results: OTs Are Ridiculously Interested in International OT ... We knew that occupational therapy practitioners and students were interested in international work, but we were surprised to see so many of you vote, comment...

I promised to post about visiting the African Regional OT congresss in Zambia as well as the visit to Malawi. It has been a rich and enjoyable experience. Check out my blog if you'd like. http://otconnections.aota.org/blogs/coppola/default.aspx Sue

This message is from our colleague from the UK, Ritchard Ledgerd. Please share your activities and ideas, and I will keep you updated. Sue Dear Colleagues, The WFOT is delighted to launch its range of promotional materials for World Occupational Therapy Day 2012 which includes: Guide to...

The Asia-Pacific OT Congress in Chiang Mai, Thailand has been a fantastic education about the history and hopes for OT in countries of the Asia-Pacific. As I travel back to the US for a belated Thanksgiving with family, my heart and mind are full. Here are some reflections about the experience. ...

Hi! I'm pursuing the doctorate for occupational therapy and I am interested in starting a pediatric clinic programs in China. Since that's quite a big task, I want to learn from existing and established organizations that provides services internationally (whether consulting or volunteering...

The August 2012 WFOT Newsletter is now available at: http://mail.cdaa.com.au/t/ViewEmail/r/1BA703EBF8ADB2FF/4EC9DBB1E4D406CB2438807772DD75D1 The newsletter links you to stories of WFOT international collaborations and projects in Uganda, Brazil, and beyond. You can find updates from the recent...

AOTA leadership and staff are in regular contact with their counterparts in the UK and there are a number of academicians from each side of the pond who have collaborated on occupational therapy research. AOTA members who are also members of WFOT (The World Federation of Occupational Therapists) can...

Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis started a rehab clinic post earthquake that has developed into one of the busiest in the Port-au-Prince region.. miracles happening there every day! Our fantastic OT who has committed to one year is leaving in March and we are looking for womeone to take her place. We...

David, Vesna, Andrianna, and others, I am so pleased to see these posts with great ideas about building up the local OT in countries that are under-resourced, while also recognizing that it can be difficult to locate and connect with OTs when on the ground in a country. I agree, in addition to...

CLATO, the Congreso Latinomericano de Terapia Ocupacional, is holding it's Regional Latin American OT Conference in conjunction with the Venezuelan OT Association (Congreso Venezolano de Terapia Ocupacional) in Caracas Oct 26-Nov1, 2013. This will be a fabulous experience to learn about practice...

OT Mentor position in Prosthetics and Orthotics with an agency based in Lao. For more information go to my blog (where I was able to attach the pdf announcement) Deadline is June11. Sue

The first announcement for the OTARG Congress in Zimbabwe- August 19-23, 2013 is now posted on the OTARG website. You'll find the call for papers information. I encourage submissions on collaborative projects with OTs in Africa. http://www.otarg.org.za/zimbabwe_1st.html

Team Japan is hard at work preparing for the 2014 World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress in Yokohama, Japan. The call for papers will be December 2012 - March 2013 . http://www.wfot.org/wfot2014 Volunteer reviewer s are needed from the US. In fact they need 150-200 more reviewers...

I am studying OT in Argentina, currently in third year, and get a bachelor´s degree in december 2014. I am looking forward to study a semester in USA next year, but i need help finding universities which offer academic exchanges with Argentina. I appreciate any help, Margarita

The 24 Hr OT Virtual Exchange is this month: Oct 29-31. Updates can be found on: https://www.facebook.com/OT24vxe Check out the schedule in your time zone: http://ot4ot.com/ot24vx2012/ (For mainland USA the event will end on Oct 30) Of the many international OT contributors, from...

Hello Candy, This is exciting that you have been asked to take the lead in this endeavor. International connections are so enriching, but they take a lot of time to plan, enact, and evaluate well. There are many levels at which you can be involved, from work with local immigrants to actual travel...

check this website http://www.otinvent.com : the first and only occupational therapy company in Korea, providing internaitonal client support, professional development workshop, development and research, patent and international collaboration. since 2004 http://www.koreaot.org : Korean EBP website...

OT4OT, a group of six occupational therapists from New Zealand (Merrolee Penman), Canada (Anita Hamilton and Susan Burwash, United Kingdom (Angela Hook & Sarah Bodell), and United States (Karen Jacobs) who are passionate about using online technology to advance entry level education, ongoing professional...

Hi, I know this group doesn't recieve many postings, but it seems like it has quite a few members. I wanted to let others know that I would be traveling to Vietnam in two wks to volunteer at an orphanage. I don't know if this interests anyone, but I figure the more people, who are interested...

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Welcome to China!!! There are lots of Rehab center,Rehab clinic and Rehab department in the mainland of China But we still have a great gap with the international OT improvment.Even some of the OT practitioner don't understand what is Occupational Therapy precisely What we need is some guidance...