Nevada Occupational Therapy Association

11/19/2025

Happening TOMORROW! Come on out and strike up some fun with NOTA for a night of bowling.

There's still time to secure your spot! Click here for more info: https://nota.wildapricot.org/event-6420418

We can't wait to see our incredi-bowl community at the Gold Coast Casino lanes!

10/21/2025

Ready to step into your power and shape the future of OT practice in Nevada?

Join us TOMORROW from 6-8PM for a transformative virtual panel kicking off the NOTA Pioneers in Practice Leadership Pilot! This is your invitation to be part of a community cultivating the next generation of OTP leaders.

At this event, you will:
✨ Hear Inspirational Journeys from OT practitioners & students.
💬 Engage in a Dialogue for Change to build a more inclusive & equitable OT community.
🚀 Explore Pioneering Advocacy & Innovation for Nevada’s unique landscape.
🌱 Launch Your Leadership journey and get motivated to join the full development program!

This is more than a panel—it’s the first step to gaining the skills, network, and confidence to lead effectively. Your voice is crucial to advancing our profession.

Visit the NOTA website to register and secure your spot! See you tomorrow!

Register here: https://nota.wildapricot.org/event-6279213

10/13/2025

Did you know Occupational Therapy is the proven leader in fall prevention? We're starting our campaign by showing how our holistic approach tackles the root causes of falls.

- Get the facts from AOTA: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MEN-tjXOBNIYsdIoDcnbKe4DmgmTncZ7/view?usp=sharing

But that's not all! Your journey to leadership starts here! Join us for the Fall into Leadership Virtual Panel on Wed, Oct 22, 6-8 PM!

This event launches our new Pioneers in Practice Leadership Pilot, combining mentorship and experiential learning to cultivate OT leaders in Nevada.

Join us at the Fall into Leadership Panel: https://nota.wildapricot.org/event-6279213

10/01/2025

Join the NOTA Journal Club this Wednesday, October 1st at 4:30 PM PDT (Online) as we explore a timely and vital topic: Combating Social Media Addiction with Occupational Therapy.

We're diving into a powerful AOTA article by Priya Parekh that explores how OT can help people find genuine connection and decrease loneliness in a screen-dominated world. We'll look at a fascinating clinical case of an OT referral for social media-related anxiety—a perfect example of advocacy in action!

Exclusive Bonus: The author, Priya Parekh, will be joining us for a meet-and-greet and the full discussion! Don't miss this unique opportunity to get her insights and discuss the practical implications for your practice and advocacy efforts.

Promote real-life experiences and foster community!

Register here to secure your spot: https://nota.wildapricot.org/event-6319086

09/13/2025

Mark your calendars! Our next Journal Club is happening October 1st.

We’ll explore a timely clinical topic with important advocacy tie-ins, discussing an AOTA article where a psychiatrist referred a patient to OT for anxiety related to social media use.

Occupational Therapy is uniquely positioned to promote real-life experiences, reduce loneliness, and foster genuine connection in a screen-saturated world. Let’s lead the way in helping individuals and ourselves reconnect with what truly matters.

✨ Meet & Greet with the author: 4:30 PM PT
💬 Discussion: 5:00 PM PT
🔗 Register: https://nota.wildapricot.org/event-6319086

09/10/2025

We had such an amazing and insightful time touring the CARE Chest Las Vegas facility on August 28th! We're so grateful for the opportunity to see their incredible work in action.

Thank you to the CARE Chest team for a fantastic visit. It was inspiring to learn more about the vital services they provide to the community, including Medical Equipment and Supplies, Diabetic Supplies, and Supplemental Medical Nutrition.

This visit truly reinforced the strong alignment between our organizations, and we're excited about future collaboration opportunities.

09/05/2025

This series is all about elevating diverse voices in occupational therapy, fostering cultural humility, and sharing lived experiences to inspire real change.

Each session will spotlight Occupational Therapy Practitioners from a variety of backgrounds and practice settings. These conversations will offer valuable insight and help us build practical strategies for inclusion across the OT community in Nevada and beyond.

- Earn 1.5 PDUs per session
- Register today and be part of the change

Register by visiting the events tab on our website through our bio.

09/03/2025

We're incredibly proud to highlight one of our own, Noah Claypool. Drawing on his experience as an Occupational Therapist and former U.S. Army Medic, he created a powerful reintegration program with Hope For Prisoners.

His dedication to helping former prisoners with their mental health and guiding them toward a new path is truly inspiring. Get the full story on his impactful work by reading the full article here: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/occupational-therapy-alumnus-turns-class-project-reintegration-program-ex-prisoners

Military veteran Noah Claypool uses empathy and understanding to address America’s incarceration problem.

08/27/2025

New Blog Alert from last Friday!

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if occupational therapy ran the show at the Nevada Health Authority, you’re in for a wild ride. Matt Brandenburg’s latest post, If I Ran The Nevada Health Authority: The Real Housewives of Functional Medicine, dives into why OT is the healthcare game changer we all need but somehow keeps missing out on the big leagues.

From imagining OT as the ultimate wellness architect to calling out the sneaky ways functional medicine is basically OT in disguise, this blog doesn’t just talk shop it shakes things up. Curious how professional sports, startups, and digital health could be OT’s new stomping grounds? Want to hear a bold proposal on how to make OT cool again?

The future of health might just be wearing an OT hat. Check it out and get ready to rethink what you thought you knew about occupational therapy.

Read it here: https://nota.wildapricot.org/blog-1/

08/21/2025

Exclusive Opportunity for NOTA Members!

We’re excited to offer 10 members a special behind-the-scenes tour of CARE Chest Las Vegas, a nonprofit that provides free medical resources to Nevadans in need.

Date: Thursday, August 28
Time: 2:00 PM PT
Location: 3074 - 3080 W. Post Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89118

This is a unique chance to connect with an organization whose mission aligns closely with ours at NOTA, promoting independence and improving quality of life for Nevadans.

Only 10 spots available. First come, first served.
Register now: https://nota.wildapricot.org/event-6307791