Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Providing Voice, Visibility and Leadership for Ontario occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants!

OSOT is a provincial professional association for occupational therapists living and/or working in Ontario. OSOT represents, promotes and serves its members to assist them to best meet the needs of the clients they serve and to experience satisfying and valued roles in the province's health care system.

We are excited to recognize Barbara Szeliski-Scott as the recipient of the Honoruary Life Membership Award at the 2025 O...
11/21/2025

We are excited to recognize Barbara Szeliski-Scott as the recipient of the Honoruary Life Membership Award at the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event.

This award reflects Barbara’s longstanding commitment and service to the profession. Congratulations, Barbara, and thank you for your enduring impact on our community.

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event, Elinor Larney was honoured with the Award of Merit.Please join us in cong...
11/21/2025

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event, Elinor Larney was honoured with the Award of Merit.

Please join us in congratulating Elinor and thanking her for her significant contributions to occupational therapy in Ontario.

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Semi-Formal Event, we were pleased to recognize Teresa Avvampato as the recipien...
11/21/2025

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Semi-Formal Event, we were pleased to recognize Teresa Avvampato as the recipient of the Innovation and Impact Award.

We’re proud to recognize Teresa’s contributions and the meaningful impact of her work on occupational therapy practice in Ontario. Congratulations, Teresa!

We were pleased to recognize Shiyen Shu, Past Chair, 2023-2025, as the recipient of the Emily Doris Stupart Award for Le...
11/20/2025

We were pleased to recognize Shiyen Shu, Past Chair, 2023-2025, as the recipient of the Emily Doris Stupart Award for Leadership at the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event.

Thank you, Shiyen, for your leadership, dedication, and service to the occupational therapy community.

Please join us in congratulating Amitha Rozairo (Western University) as a recipient of the OSOT New Graduate Award for L...
11/20/2025

Please join us in congratulating Amitha Rozairo (Western University) as a recipient of the OSOT New Graduate Award for Leadership and Advocacy in Occupational Therapy.

Congratulations to Amitha on this achievement and for representing the future of occupational therapy in Ontario.

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event, we were proud to recognize Yusuf Hassan (McMaster University) as a recipi...
11/20/2025

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event, we were proud to recognize Yusuf Hassan (McMaster University) as a recipient of the OSOT New Graduate Award for Leadership and Advocacy in Occupational Therapy.

Congratulations to Yusuf on this achievement and for representing the future of occupational therapy in Ontario.

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event, we were proud to recognize Olivia Bouffard (University of Ottawa) as a re...
11/20/2025

At the 2025 OSOT Awards and Recognition Event, we were proud to recognize Olivia Bouffard (University of Ottawa) as a recipient of the OSOT New Graduate Award for Leadership and Advocacy in Occupational Therapy.

Congratulations to Olivia on this achievement and for representing the future of occupational therapy in Ontario.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for Experience as Evidence: Advancing Science and Care for People Living with ...
11/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for Experience as Evidence: Advancing Science and Care for People Living with Neuromuscular Disorders, presented by Homira Osman, PhD, Vice President, Research & Public Policy, Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

Missed the session? Watch the archived webinar: https://ow.ly/bU7v50XuooI

Join us on December 3 for Strengthening Canada’s Health Workforce: The Role of Data. This webinar will explore the role ...
11/14/2025

Join us on December 3 for Strengthening Canada’s Health Workforce: The Role of Data. This webinar will explore the role of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) role in the Canadian health care system and how data standardization leads to improved client care/safety and health care advocacy.

📅 Date and Time: December 3, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Time
🎙️ Presenter: Michelle Button, Program Lead, Canadian Institute for Health Information

Complimentary for OSOT members.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/TaoJ50XrWCO

11/13/2025

was all about connection, learning, and inspiration! Check out our conference recap and see what made this year unforgettable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Rebuilding After Loss: The Role of Occupational Therapy with Perinatal...
11/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Rebuilding After Loss: The Role of Occupational Therapy with Perinatal Grief webinar presented by Lauren Schenk, OT Reg. (AB).

Missed the session? Watch the archived webinar: https://ow.ly/R52e50XqOi8

Join us on December 10 for Sensory Loss: Understand Needs and Improve Communication. This webinar will build your awaren...
11/07/2025

Join us on December 10 for Sensory Loss: Understand Needs and Improve Communication. This webinar will build your awareness of the factors that affect individuals with sensory loss, empower you to understand the needs of people with sensory loss and provide practical, actionable strategies for improving your approach and practice.

📅 Date and Time: December 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Eastern Time
🎙️ Presenters: Angela Brown, Facilitator of Training, DeafBlind
Ontario Services and Theresa Merrifield, Facilitator of Community
Services, DeafBlind Ontario Services

Complimentary for OSOT members.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.osot.on.ca/OSOT/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=DBO


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