2025 Conference Reflection with Ann Bartman
written by Nathan Grizenko, OTD, OTR/L As the 2025 Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) Annual Conference came to a close, one thing was abundantly clear—this event was the product […]
My First OOTA Conference As a Capstone Student
written by Em Kreimer, OT/S When I first heard about the OOTA Conference as a first-year student, I remember being curious but unsure. The event was several hours away, […]
OOTA 2025 Award Winners
Each year at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference, time is set aside to honor, celebrate, and acknowledge clinicians, partners, and organizations that exemplify the values of occupational therapy […]
OOTA Sponsor and Exhibitor Spotlight
Alyssa DeCarlo, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS, LSVT From lectures to workshops, and award ceremonies to poster presentations; this year’s OOTA Conference was one for the books with DOUBLE the attendees […]
Voices and Lessons at the 2025 Annual Conference
Erika Eustaquio, OTD, OTR/L As vibrant energy fills the rooms at the 2025 Annual OOTA Conference, occupational therapy (OT) students and practitioners from various settings, specialties, and career stages have […]
President’s Message
Hello OOTA Community! With the Annual Conference just around the corner, I find myself filled with immense optimism and energy for the future of our profession and our association. […]
Letter from the Editors – Issue 3
Dear OOTA Members, This third edition of the newsletter highlights the many ways, across the state, that our membership is advancing practice, education, and advocacy for occupational therapy. Each of […]
OOTA New Leadership Team
Meet Dr. Teri LaGuardia, OTD, MOT, OTR/L – Vice-President of OOTA Dr. Teri LaGuardia serves as OTA Program Director and Assistant Professor at EHOVE/Lorain County Community College. She earned her […]
Building Our Future Together: A Look Inside OOTA’s Strategic Planning Initiatives
Bonnie Boenig, MEd, OT/L, C/NDT This past July, the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) leadership gathered in Columbus for a strategic planning retreat. Fueled by a shared commitment to our […]
Not Just COTA’s
Heather Swartz DOR, COTA/L I am an Occupational Therapy Practitioner. Remember those words. You are, too.- We are not “just COTAs.” I have heard that statement uttered more than I […]