OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California

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11/15/2025

💫 We’re still glowing from all the incredible moments at the 2025 OTAC Annual Conference in Pasadena, CA! 💫

OTAC members and conference attendees were asked: Tell me you're an OT without telling me you're an OT.

OTPs are problem-solvers, creative thinkers, and advocates for meaningful participation. From MacGyver-level improvisation to putting the FUN in functional, we analyze every activity and environment to help people of all ages get back to what matters most.

Thank you to Terry Ma and Noah Whitman, OTAC Student Delegates, from for capturing these amazing interviews and videos!

If you're not an OTAC member, JOIN today and be part of the community and exciting work in the state of California. 💜

OTAC Flashback! The OTA Connect Gathering was yet again another success! OTA's from all over California gathered to exch...
11/15/2025

OTAC Flashback! The OTA Connect Gathering was yet again another success! OTA's from all over California gathered to exchange ideas, network and socialize! Thank you to the OTAs who made the event special!
See ya next year!

11/13/2025

💫 We’re still glowing from all the incredible moments at the 2025 OTAC Annual Conference in Pasadena, CA! 💫

Ever tried explaining occupational therapy at a family reunion? 😅

OTAC members and conference attendees share how they explain occupational therapy at a family reunion! From empowering independence to supporting people in living meaningful, fulfilling lives, we help across the lifespan to people engage in everyday living.

Thank you to Terry Ma and Noah Whitman, OTAC Student Delegates, from for capturing these amazing interviews and videos!

If you're not an OTAC member, JOIN today and be part of the community and exciting work in the state of California. 💜

Special Topic Forum | Paradox of Joy: Navigating the Self-CareChallenges of the Holidays (1 PDU)Presenter: Christy Billo...
11/13/2025

Special Topic Forum | Paradox of Joy: Navigating the Self-Care
Challenges of the Holidays (1 PDU)

Presenter: Christy Billock, PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

FREE! For OTAC MEMBERS ONLY as part of the Education Passport.

The holidays can be a time of both joy and stress which can be disruptive and challenge well-being. This presentation will provide strategies for navigating this paradox by offering a deeper understanding of self-care, a lens on occupational calibration, and practical tools to support a sense of well-being through the holiday season. Let’s all commit to supporting our well-being this holiday season.

Christy Billock, PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, holds a PhD in occupational science from the University of Southern California, where her dissertation explored women’s spirituality experiences in everyday life. With 24 years of experience as a professor, her teaching and scholarship were deeply shaped by questions of meaning, the science of health and well-being, and their connection to daily life. With a board certification in lifestyle medicine, Billock advocates for occupational therapy in lifestyle-based services and as an independent scholar, educator, and consultant. She also maintains a private practice focused on conscious living and dying.

Register to join: https://ow.ly/Zouc50XpIhB

11/12/2025

💫 We’re still glowing from all the incredible moments at the 2025 OTAC Annual Conference in Pasadena, CA! 💫

Hear from our amazing OTAC members and conference attendees as they share their favorite highlights. From reconnecting with former colleagues or professors to seeing students in a different context, the energy was unmatched. Members shared heartfelt stories about inspiring keynotes, meaningful connections, and the nostalgia of seeing familiar faces.

If you're not an OTAC member, JOIN today and be part of the community and exciting work in the state of California. 💜

💥💥 SUNDAY KEYNOTE 💥💥Refueling Your Purpose: Reactivate the WHY That Got You Here presented by Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR...
11/09/2025

💥💥 SUNDAY KEYNOTE 💥💥

Refueling Your Purpose: Reactivate the WHY That Got You Here presented by Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR/L (NC), ADAC

Our final keynote to wrap up this year’s conference! It was an absolute honor to have Katie Sorensen, occupational therapist and unapologetic ADA nerd, give the last of our three keynotes in Sunday morning. Her lived experience from the lens of an occupational therapy practitioner and as a patient who received support to find independence, reminded us that our purpose as occupational therapy practitioners is found in the stories, relationships, and moments that give meaning to what we do every day.

She also received a special gift and recognition, from Ada Boone Hoerl, MA, COTA/L, due to her advocacy for an accessible ramp on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus.

We are grateful for inspiring words and tireless advocacy! 💜

🔥🔥 SATURDAY KEYNOTE 🔥🔥Align with Your WHY: Courage as a Critical Link to Cultivating Connection, Fostering Community, an...
11/09/2025

🔥🔥 SATURDAY KEYNOTE 🔥🔥

Align with Your WHY: Courage as a Critical Link to Cultivating Connection, Fostering Community, and Empowering Collective Action presented by Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Profound gratitude to our fearless AOTA President, Arameh Anvarizadeh, for her powerful keynote inviting us to embrace courageous, authentic connection as the foundation for collaboration, innovation, and transformative change.

Thank you for your many years of service and continued support for OTAC! 💜

‼️ ‼️ MEMBERSHIP ‼️‼️Stop by our membership table all weekend in the Expo Hall and say hello to OTAC’s Membership Chair ...
11/08/2025

‼️ ‼️ MEMBERSHIP ‼️‼️

Stop by our membership table all weekend in the Expo Hall and say hello to OTAC’s Membership Chair Jesus Diaz.

Join the raffle for a chance to win a 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Championship ring 💙 and much more.

If you have DUAL membership with both OTAC and AOTA, you can also enter a special raffle where the winners will be announced at the 2026 AOTA Inspire in Anaheim, CA! Prizes include: 1) two $250 gift cards to Disneyland, 2) two tickets to a USC Trojans football game 3) a lunch with Arameh Anvarizadeh, AOTA President, 4) a lunch with Samia Rafeedie, OTAC President, and many more prizes!

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS because it strengthens our collective voice, helps fund advocacy, research, scholarships, and student support, AND protects and advances the profession.

If you’re not an OTAC member, JOIN TODAY!

✨✨ FRIDAY KEYNOTE ✨✨Fueled by WHY: Purpose-Driven Grit in Occupational Therapy presented by Sarah Adam, OTD, OTR/L. A he...
11/08/2025

✨✨ FRIDAY KEYNOTE ✨✨

Fueled by WHY: Purpose-Driven Grit in Occupational Therapy presented by Sarah Adam, OTD, OTR/L.

A heartfelt thank you to Sara Adam for your inspirational, moving, and hilarious keynote address about the grit it takes to keep showing up.

To hear more from Sara, join her this afternoon for Session 84 - Living Your WHY: A Practical Workshop on
Purpose-Driven Practice (1.5 PDUs), 2:15pm – 3:45pm.

Thank you for inspiring us all! 💜

Wrapping up Day 1 of the 2025 OTAC Annual Conference and Expo as we take over Pasadena, CA! Congratulations to our incre...
11/08/2025

Wrapping up Day 1 of the 2025 OTAC Annual Conference and Expo as we take over Pasadena, CA!

Congratulations to our incredible 2025 OTAC Award recipients! Your passion, dedication, and impact on the profession continue to inspire us all. The association is proud to support you and celebrate your achievements!

🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Terri Chew Nishimura, MA, OTR, retired

🏆 Occupational Therapy Practice Award: Don Gordon, PhD, OTR/L

🏆 Award of Excellence: Natalie Perkins, PP-OTD, MBA, MEd, OTR/L, FIIE, FAOTA

🏆 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Educator Award: Cesar Arada, OTD, OTR/L

🏆 Luella Grangaard Political Action Award: Rena Dinin Katrikh, OTD, OTR/L & Lisa Test, OTD, OTR/L

Susan J. Harris Entrepreneur Award: Barbara Phillips, MS, OTD, OTR/L

🏆 Outstanding Student Award: Trinity K. Mecham, OTS

🏆 OTAC Vision Award: Rebecca Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC

🏆 OTAC Media Award: Patricia Motus, OTR/L, CTIS, RYT

🏆 Spirit of Occupational Therapy Award: Jhennylyn Rivera-Villano, OTD, OTR/L

CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

Kicking things off with the OTAC Board of Directors and Committee Chairs meeting! We are SO excited to welcome you to th...
11/06/2025

Kicking things off with the OTAC Board of Directors and Committee Chairs meeting! We are SO excited to welcome you to the 2025 OTAC Annual Conference!! 💜

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3620 American River Drive, Suite 230
Sacramento, CA
95864

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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