President’s Message: Growing, Connecting, and Innovating Together in the Months Ahead!
Christie Tuttle MS, COTA/L, ROH Hello OOTA Community, What an exciting time to be part of the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association! As your President, I’m extremely gratified to see the […]
Letter from the Editors – Issue 2
Welcome to the 2nd Issue of the OOTA Newsletter! We could not be more thrilled with the level of engagement the first issue had. We had an open rate of […]
Participation Matters
Shelley Coleman Casto, MS, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, CPST “AOTA’s mission is to advance occupational therapy practice, education, and research through standard setting and advocacy on behalf of its members, the […]
OOTA CE Spotlight
Kelly Neal, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, c/NDT, CBIS Have you ever been interested in leading a continuing education event and not know where to get started? Have you dreamed about a […]
OOTA Statehouse Day 2025: A Day of Advocacy and Connection
Erika Eustaquio, OTD, OTR/L On May 7th, 2025, the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) hosted an impactful and energizing Statehouse Day at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. The event brought […]
Equipment Corner Issue 2: Bathroom Buddies – Toilet Edition
Alyssa DeCarlo, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS, LSVT You know them, you love them; but is the 3-in-1 Bedside Commode or an elevated toilet seat the best option for your […]
Message from the OOTA President
Christie Tuttle, MS, COTA/L, ROH Welcome to the OOTA Newsletter! Thank you for taking the time to engage with this first issue of what we hope will become a standing […]
Letters from the Editors
Welcome to the inaugural edition of our newsletter! As I sit down to write this, I’m filled with a deep sense of excitement and gratitude. Journalism and occupational therapy (two […]
Advocacy Alert: The Copay Fairness Act Passes!
Erika Eustaquio, OTD, OTR/L Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) has prioritized the enactment of the Copay Fairness Act over the past three years, advocating for improved accessibility and reduced costs […]
Empowering Future OT Professionals: Highlights from the 2025 OOTA Virtual Student Conclave
The Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) recently hosted its 2025 Virtual Student Conclave, a highly anticipated two-night event designed to equip occupational therapy (OT) and occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students […]