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Alaska Occupational Therapy Association Contact Us:
AKOTA
3705 Arctic Blvd. PMB 1616
Anchorage, AK 99503

website: www.akota.org WHY JOIN? Thank you!

The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of both occupational therapy practitioners and students. AKOTA's mission is to serve its members in achieving excellence in healthcare by promoting quality occupational therapy services, enhancing professional identity, providing quality continuing education, and fostering, facilitating, and encouraging networking opportunities within the beautiful State of Alaska. The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association is a state affiliate of the national professional association, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Alaska is the largest state in the country with over 665,384 square miles. AKOTA provides a centralized voice and means to connect for occupational therapy practitioners and students across the state. AKOTA consists of volunteer board and committee members who collaborate with local and national leaders on healthcare and policy changes that directly affect occupational therapy services. Your membership also supports AKOTA's ability to provide local conferences and communication platforms. The occupational therapy services you provide make a difference in the lives of Alaskans. Your AKOTA membership makes a difference by helping us advocate and advance the quality of those services.

🌌 Now Accepting Nominations: Aurora Borealis Award 🌌The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association is proud to invite nomin...
05/01/2026

🌌 Now Accepting Nominations: Aurora Borealis Award 🌌

The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association is proud to invite nominations for the Aurora Borealis Award, a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who have made a profound and lasting impact on occupational therapy in Alaska.

Inspired by the brilliance of the northern lights, this award celebrates leadership, innovation, service, and dedication that strengthen our profession and improve access to care for Alaskans across the state.

✨ Who should be nominated?
OTs, OTAs, educators, advocates, or leaders whose work has transformed occupational therapy practice, education, policy, or access to care in Alaska.

🏆 About the Award
This recognition honors excellence and is intended to inspire future leaders in our profession. The inaugural recipient was Dr. Alfred G. Bracciano, recognized for his visionary contributions to OT education and workforce development across Alaska.

📋 How to Nominate
Submit a nomination using our online form (link in bio / link below). Nominations are open now!

Help us shine a light on those who are truly making a difference. Let’s celebrate the people who are lighting the way for occupational therapy in Alaska ✨

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04/01/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who entered our AKOTA Spring Conference ticket drawing! We loved seeing interest from OT practitioners across Alaska 💙

🎊 Congratulations to our randomly selected winner: Rachelle Cummins! 🎊

Didn’t win this time? We still hope to see you at the AKOTA Spring Conference: Problem Solving to Improve Function, featuring Katy Kerris, happening March 21–22 at UAA. The conference offers up to 14 CEUs with hands-on, clinically relevant learning focused on upper extremity function and neuroplasticity.

✨ Conference Updates:
✔️ 10% off Early Bird pricing is available now
✔️ AKOTA members receive an additional member discount
✔️ Free local lodging may be available — we’re connecting out-of-area attendees with local members willing to host (interest form included!)
✔️ Prefer your own space? A hotel room block is also available

Thank you for being part of our OT community and for the amazing work you do across our state. We hope to see you in March! 🏔️💪

🌟 Big things coming this spring! 🌟Our 2026 AKOTA Spring Conference featuring Katy Kerris is coming up — and we’re thrill...
10/12/2025

🌟 Big things coming this spring! 🌟

Our 2026 AKOTA Spring Conference featuring Katy Kerris is coming up — and we’re thrilled to bring practitioners together for a dynamic day of learning and problem-solving.
PLUS… to support access for OT providers across Alaska, don’t forget to enter our FREE conference ticket giveaway for practitioners 50+ miles from Anchorage! ($525 value)
Whether you’re planning to register or hoping to win a spot, we’d love to see you there.

🔗 Register for the Conference:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/akota-spring-conference-problem-solving-to-improve-function-ft-katy-kerris-tickets-1976678165604?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=f0787aaece397e516535585c22065988c72f9814cf59a8cd3ebb24fdd4e39b9dfd759f95f1ede0a4b8e0cfbd6dc91f51102ff4963b7f60211e30c40780c7e2283c22c8582ed2578a56b8fe3ec6

🔗 Enter the Giveaway:

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Let’s make this a statewide celebration of OT! 🙌

🎉 ANNOUNCING: AKOTA Spring Conference Ticket Giveaway! 🎉To support increased access for OT practitioners across Alaska, ...
03/12/2025

🎉 ANNOUNCING: AKOTA Spring Conference Ticket Giveaway! 🎉

To support increased access for OT practitioners across Alaska, we’re giving away one FREE ticket to the Spring Conference — a $525 value!

⭐ Who’s eligible?
Anyone who lives 50+ miles from Anchorage

⭐ Who can enter?
All OT practitioners — membership not required!

⭐ When is the drawing?
We’ll draw the winner in the new year!

Let’s expand access in a fun and festive way — and help our rural and remote practitioners join us this spring!
🔗 Enter the Giveaway:

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📣 Save the Date!AKOTA is excited to announce our 2026 Spring Conference: Problem Solving to Improve Function featuring K...
03/12/2025

📣 Save the Date!

AKOTA is excited to announce our 2026 Spring Conference: Problem Solving to Improve Function featuring Katy Kerris!

📅 March 21st-22nd
📍 University of Alaska Anchorage

Join us for a full day of hands-on learning, clinical problem-solving, and connection with OT practitioners from across the state. Let’s grow, collaborate, and sharpen our skills together!

🔗 Conference Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/akota-spring-conference-problem-solving-to-improve-function-ft-katy-kerris-tickets-1976678165604?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=f0787aaece397e516535585c22065988c72f9814cf59a8cd3ebb24fdd4e39b9dfd759f95f1ede0a4b8e0cfbd6dc91f51102ff4963b7f60211e30c40780c7e2283c22c8582ed2578a56b8fe3ec6

We can’t wait to learn with you!

📣 Calling all Occupational Therapy Practitioners!We’ve recently been contacted by several Occupational Therapy students ...
10/11/2025

📣 Calling all Occupational Therapy Practitioners!

We’ve recently been contacted by several Occupational Therapy students conducting important research — and they’re looking for your input! 💬

At AKOTA, we’re committed to advancing the field of occupational therapy. Your participation in these studies helps support the growth, development, and continued excellence of our profession. Thank you for taking the time to contribute! 🙏

🧠 Current Research Opportunities:

1️⃣ University of Vermont – Functional Vision in Practice
The University of Vermont Occupational Therapy Program is conducting a study to understand OT practitioners’ confidence in performing functional vision assessments and the type and amount of training received through coursework or continuing education.
📍 Participants: Licensed Occupational Therapists
💻 Take the survey here ➡️ https://qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_4VqfHd03BDnyvfE

2️⃣ Washington University in St. Louis – School-Based OT & Health Conditions
Researcher Talia Ben-Yosef is exploring how school-based OT practitioners use participation measures and support students with chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, genetic conditions).
🕒 About 15 minutes to complete
🎁 Participants entered to win one of four $25 Visa gift cards
💻 Take the survey here ➡️ https://redcap.wustl.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=4DJLFWMMWNLWERDE
📧 Questions? Contact: ben-yosef@wustl.edu

Your voice matters — thank you for helping move occupational therapy forward! 💪💙

Today is the LAST DAY to submit WRITTEN COMMENTS about Alaska Regulatory Reforms. Learn more at akota.org events on our ...
07/11/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to submit WRITTEN COMMENTS about Alaska Regulatory Reforms. Learn more at akota.org events on our home page. The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is particularly interested in specific ideas for regulatory change that may:

*clarify existing regulatory obligations;
*reduce costs for the public, industry, or government;
*improve or streamline procedures, application requirements, and review processes, for example reducing the time required to apply for a license, permit, or benefit;
*reduce administrative burdens;
*streamline permitting procedures;
*improving communication procedures;
*provide greater transparency with respect to standards, decision-making, and rationales for application processing; or
*clarify interagency roles.

28/10/2025

Dear Alaskan OTPs,

to further our scope of practice modernization initiatives, we require an OTP based in downtown Anchorage/Inlet View/the neighborhood around West High to assist with a session involving local legislators.

Please reach out to vpres@akota.org.

🤩🥳Today is WORLD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DAY! OTPs across the world are making a difference. Today we volunteer in our loca...
27/10/2025

🤩🥳Today is WORLD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DAY! OTPs across the world are making a difference. Today we volunteer in our local communities and promote the profession to inspire global awareness. Learn more at wfot.org

Some of you may have received an email from the State Board, requesting input for upcoming State Regulation Reform. We e...
25/10/2025

Some of you may have received an email from the State Board, requesting input for upcoming State Regulation Reform. We encourage you to participate by providing oral or written comments. Go to akota.org events for more information if you did not receive this email notification. We also have the link to register for public Board Meeting notifications on our website under the Legislative Resources tab.

TEAM meetings for oral comments are on Oct 27, 28, and 29 and require registration. Written comments must be submitted by Nov 7 as directed. More information is available at akota.org under the events section of the home page.

JOIN US in contacting our Alaska State Representatives to support the Mental Health Parity Act (HR 4037 / S 2847)! Passi...
18/10/2025

JOIN US in contacting our Alaska State Representatives to support the Mental Health Parity Act (HR 4037 / S 2847)! Passing this legislation would significantly improve access to occupational therapy services. Follow this link to take action and be an advocate for individuals with mental health diagnoses:

https://votervoice.net/AOTA/Campaigns/128049/Respond

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