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OOTA is a voluntary professional organization of occupational therapy practitioners in the state of Ohio.

https://www.oota.org/2025-annual-conference/

LINKTR.EE – https://linktr.ee/ohiootassociation The Ohio Occupational Therapy Association is a voluntary professional organization of occupational therapy practitioners who are dedicated to supporting the profession through advocacy and communication. The Board of Trustees meets multiple times per year and welcomes input from its members. Membership services are of primary importance to the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association. In addition to the informational, support and networking opportunities, the continuing education of members is necessary to maintain standards in quality of service delivery. Membership recruitment, development and retention are essential to meet Ohio’s present and future needs for Occupational Therapy.

11/11/2025

Make sure you've crossed everything off your to-do list:

✅ 1. Download Your CE Certificate

If you attended the conference and submitted your CE verification form by October 31, certificates were distributed on November 7. Didn’t receive yours or missed the deadline? Contact OOTAStaff@GPSforGrowth.com right away!

📝 2. Share Your Feedback

Your input shapes future OOTA conferences! Please take a few minutes to complete our short Post-Conference Survey — open through November 30.
👉 Link in bio.

💡 3. Get Involved for 2026!

We’re already looking ahead to next year, and we’d love your help! Join the 2026 Conference Planning Committee and play a part in creating another incredible experience for Ohio’s OT community.
📧 Interested? Email OOTAStaff@GPSforGrowth.com for details.

Thank you for helping us learn, grow, and celebrate the power of occupational therapy across Ohio! 💙

11/10/2025

We’re continuing our celebration of excellence in occupational therapy by recognizing more of this year’s incredible OOTA Award recipients! 🌟

These honorees exemplify leadership, innovation, and dedication in advancing our profession and supporting the OT community across Ohio! 📈🎓🧠✨

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding practitioners and advocates for their contributions to the field of occupational therapy! 👏💙

11/05/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural OOTA Student Knowledge Bowl! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize our four champions who demonstrated outstanding teamwork, clinical reasoning, and OT knowledge during this exciting new event at the 2025 OOTA Conference. 🧠📚

This year’s Knowledge Bowl was hosted by Pi Theta Epsilon students—thank you for bringing such enthusiasm and innovation to the conference experience!

👏 Let’s give a round of applause to all our students who participated in making this first-ever event a success. The future of OT is bright! 🌟🎓

11/03/2025

🌟🏅 The Ohio Occupational Therapy Association proudly recognizes this year’s outstanding award recipients from the 2025 OOTA Annual Conference!

These individuals exemplify dedication, innovation, and leadership in advancing the field of occupational therapy across Ohio.

Join us in celebrating their remarkable contributions to our profession and the communities we serve! 💜 Stay tuned for more shoutouts!

10/31/2025

Shape the Next Generation of OTPs!

OOTA is thrilled to announce the launch of our Mentorship Program — a new way to build community, reduce burnout, and grow together.
🌱 For Mentees: Find guidance, confidence, and connection.
🌟 For Mentors: Share your wisdom, refine your leadership, and make a lasting impact.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
Program Start: April 1, 2026

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Don't wait! Visit OOTA.org to learn more!

10/29/2025

Upcoming Mental Health SIS Meeting! 🧠💜

Join us for our next SIS meeting and connect with peers, share ideas, and build community! Let's continue to enhance mental health services through occupational therapy!

💻 Location: Online (Google Meet)
🔗 Learn more/register here: http://bit.ly/4oCTNIV

The Mental Health SIS meets regularly and, beginning in 2026, will meet QUARTERLY on the first Wednesday of the month. Be sure to mark your calendars!

10/27/2025

🌍💙 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! 💙🌍

Today, we join occupational therapy practitioners around the globe in celebrating the power of ✨occupation✨ — the meaningful activities that connect us, shape who we are, and bring purpose to everyday life.

This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy in Action,” highlights the active, hands-on ways OTPs around the world help people engage in meaningful activities and participation.

Here in Ohio, OOTA is proud to celebrate our incredible practitioners who embody innovation, collaboration, and compassion every day. Let’s keep finding new ways to support meaningful participation across all aspects of life!

💬 We want to hear from you! Share your OT story — whether it’s hosting a continuing education event, requesting a member spotlight, or writing for the OOTA newsletter.

To every OT, OTA, and student across Ohio: thank you for your passion, creativity, and dedication to empowering others through occupation. 💜

10/25/2025

🎯 Occupational Therapy’s Role in Motivational Interviewing
🗓️ Live Online Continuing Education Event | 7:00 – 8:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours
📍Hosted by the Southwest District

As OT practitioners, we’re experts at promoting healthy habits and routines—but what happens when motivation is the missing piece?

This interactive course introduces Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a powerful, client-centered approach to help clients move from planning to action. Learn how MI aligns with occupational therapy values, strengthens therapeutic relationships, and fosters meaningful behavior change across settings and populations.

✨ Course Highlights:
Define holistic OT and motivational interviewing
Explore how MI supports client-centered care
Practice OARS skills in a live lab session (mic participation required!)
Identify ways to integrate MI into everyday practice

Ready to inspire change and enhance client engagement? Join us for this hands-on session and take your practice to the next level! 💪 Link in Bio.

10/24/2025

⚠️ A Crisis in Special Education ⚠️

Sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education have nearly eliminated the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)—two offices essential to implementing IDEA and ensuring students with disabilities receive the free, appropriate public education guaranteed by law.

For Ohio’s occupational therapy practitioners, this loss threatens the very foundation of our work.

1️⃣ Critical guidance and oversight from OSEP are disappearing.
2️⃣ Essential services and supports for children and families are now at risk.
3️⃣ And soon, there may be no one left to call for the help schools depend on.

This is not a partisan issue—it’s about protecting the rights and futures of children with disabilities!

📣 Take Action: Tell Congress to restore OSEP and protect IDEA. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive! Visit the link in our bio to send a personalized letter to your representative!

10/22/2025

✨ What an incredible weekend! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference — “Strength in Unity: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities.”

Your energy, insight, and dedication to advancing occupational therapy in Ohio made this year’s conference inspiring and unforgettable! 💪🧠💫

Together, we’re not just facing challenges — we’re transforming them into opportunities for growth, advocacy, and connection.

The spirit of Strength in Unity continues — new events, CE opportunities, and ways to connect are already in the works!💜

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5605 Maple Brook Court
Midlothian, VA
23112

Telephone

+16149802850

Website

http://oota.org/

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The Ohio Occupational Therapy Association is a voluntary professional organization of occupational therapy practitioners who are dedicated to supporting the profession through advocacy and communication. The Board of Trustees meets multiple times per year and welcomes input from its members. Membership services are of primary importance to the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association. In addition to the informational, support and networking opportunities, the continuing education of members is necessary to maintain standards in quality of service delivery. Membership recruitment, development and retention are essential to meet Ohio’s present and future needs for Occupational Therapy.