Montana Occupational Therapy Association

07/16/2025

Hi MOTA supporters and members!
We need your help! We are in need of filling the following positions on our board:
-newsletter editor
- members at large

If you or a fellow OT you know is interested please send an email to mota.board.president@gmail.com

06/04/2025

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Thank you for posting André Johnson

06/03/2025

Check out this amazing story about Will! Our MOTA secretary!

On Friday, Bob Tambo surprised his occupational therapist with a portrait, as a token of appreciation for his recovery. In February, the artist suffered from a stroke, which immobilized his hand.

05/13/2025

Way to go MOTA!!

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Advocacy News 📣 A federal lawsuit filed late last year by 17 states sought to have Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 declared unconstitutional. Thanks to extensive advocacy efforts by AOTA and state OT associations, Section 504 is officially safe! Learn more about the advocacy efforts that saved this bedrock civil rights law for people with disabilities: https://bit.ly/4meLvXt

04/02/2024

Happy National OT Month!!

Join us to celebrate on April 8th at 6PM for our Annual Meeting.

Meeting highlights include:
- Swag drawing for all new MOTA members who join before April 8th! From premium occupational therapy gear to valuable tools and resources, these prizes are designed to support you in your practice.
- Raffles and prizes to celebrate OT Month for those who attend!
- Announcement of winners of continuing education scholarships.
- Election of a new Vice President and re-election of the Treasurer, which are vital roles that shape the future of MOTA!

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join MOTA, win exciting prizes, and celebrate OT Month with us! By being a member of MOTA, you expand your network, access to valuable resources, and contribute to the collective voice advocating for our profession in Montana.

Ready to join? Visit our website: https://www.mtota.org/general/register and sign up for membership today to ensure your entry into the swag drawing before April 8th.

Current members, we sincerely appreciate your steadfast commitment and dedication, which elevate our profession and positively impact countless lives.

01/10/2024

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Occupational Therapy students at Rocky Mountain College will be running a pro-bono clinic this spring! These clinics will be held on campus for children and adults who would benefit from occupational therapy services to assist them in performing occupations that are meaningful to them. Clinics will be held on Thursdays in 2024, February 22 to April 25.

If you or someone you know is interested or you would like more information, please contact:
Dr. Kalyn Briggs
Phone: 406-657-1164
Email: kalyn.briggs@rocky.edu

11/23/2023

10/12/2023

Hi friends & colleagues!
We are almost 1 week away from our annual conference. We hope you'll join us on the campus of Rocky Mountain College. We have 16 amazing educational sessions to choose from! See you all next week!

10/12/2023

Hello friends & colleagues!
We are 1 MONTH away from our MOTA Annual conference being held on the beautiful campus of Rocky Mountain College in Billings on October 20th!
We have A TON of great sessions for you and an amazing opportunity to meet individuals involved with the Vertical Farm from the film Hearts of Glass! Please join us and get registered before time runs out!
BONUS! With your registration you will receive a link to watch the film!

09/18/2023

Calling all licensed occupational therapists!

Please participate in a research project exploring the factors that impact the integration of health literacy in occupational therapy practice in the United States. This survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and is voluntary and completely confidential. You may stop/withdraw at any time. Thank you for your time and participation.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact: University of Mary OTD
research supervisor: Dr. Janeene Sibla EdD, OTD, OTR/L jsibla@umary.edu.

Survey link:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Ee48rJtpi0Kz7T0wU72PA2B4baK0bYRPlRBq76RbKCxUQUVZNFVWQ0E3MDQ0QlpKSEhGVlQ1WVU2Qi4u&wdLOR=c3469098F-7015-DD44-9128-D3A5BBA80EB0

09/04/2023