Ohio Occupational Therapy Association

RSVP: Tina Forschler, Xavier University, Department of Occupational Therapy, 745-3150 or forschler@xavier.edu by Monday, February 15th. Provide your name, phone number, membership status.

Directions: For detailed directions go to http://www.xu.edu/directions/ and click on “Campus Map” to locate Schmidt Hall and parking lots.Park in Cohen or
Alumni lot. For a printable parking pass, click here: Parking Pass (place on dashboard).

Pizza and water provided for a $2 donation. A cash bar & soft drinks will be on-site for purchase from 4:15-5:30 pm. Don’t forget the raffle - gift certificates, books, and more!

Be sure to check out the job openings and continuing education listings as well.
Visit this page for presentation handouts (posted several days prior).

Home Modifications for Productive Living
Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Xavier University, Schmidt Hall, Conaton Board Room
DIRECTIONS: Go to http://www.xu.edu/directions/ and click on “Campus Map” to locate Schmidt Hall and Cohen or Alumni parking lots.
Handouts will be posted on this page one week prior to the workshop
4.0 contact hours for this event!

Program Schedule

2:45-3:00 Registration and Snack
3:00-4:30 Carla Chase: The Unique Role of OT in Home Modifications
4:30-5:00 Pizza & soft drinks provided
5:00-6:30 Carla Chase & Bill Owens: Working with Contractors for Successful Partnerships
6:30-7:30 Marnie Renda: Home Assessment Tools for Daily Practice

Presenters

Carla Chase, EdD, OTR/L, CAPS
Carla is Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University. She specializes in home modifications to increase accessibility, support participation, and maintain independence.
Bill Owens, CGR, CAPS
President of Owens Construction; Ohio Home Builders Association Area VP.
Marnie Renda, MEd, OTR/L, CAPS
Marnie is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and the founder of Destination Home, LLC, a Cincinnati company dedicated to helping individuals live safely and productively in their homes.

Registration

Use the online form at www.oota.org/website/CincinnatiWorkshop.htm to register. OOTA accepts VISA or Mastercard. You can also choose the option to send a check. CEU certificates will not be given until payment is received. A confirmation with receipt will be provided to all registrations received by the deadline. Deadline: April 12, 2010

District Board Officers:

1. Chair: Laura Cahill, OTR/L
2. Treasurer: Susan Kluemper, OTR/L, MS
3. Secretary: Claudia Miller, MHS, OTR/L
4. Membership Chair: Claire Morress, M.Ed., OTR/L, ATP
5. Research MSG: Susan Kluemper, OTR/L, MS
6. Administration and Management MSG: Anne Zobay, OTR/L
7. COTA Liaison: Cindy Kief, COTA/L, MS
8. Scholarship: Carol Scheerer, Ed.D., OTR/L
9. Nominations: Kevin Kimbrough, MS, OTR/L
10. Continuing Education: Paul Hoffer, OTR/L
11. School-based MSG: Carol Scheerer, Ed.D., OTR/L
12. Older Adult MSG: Lisa Mason, OTR/L
13. Ways and Means: Laura Cahill, OTR/L
14. Legislative Liaison: Maura Hoffher, OTR/L
15. Rehabilitation MSG: Valerie Hermann, MS, OTR/L