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 patient? […]
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 […]
“What If? Translating Your Occupational Therapy Practice & Research for Civic Engagement”
A Retrospective on Dr. Victoria Wilburn’s 2024 OOTA Keynote Address
Equipment Corner
Alyssa DeCarlo, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, LSVT DISCLAIMER: The inclusion of links to products in this article does not reflect a formal endorsement from OOTA, nor are the products listed […]
OT and the Niche of Driving Rehabilitation
Christina Duncan, MS, OTR/L, CDRS Did you know most medical diagnoses can affect a person’s ability to drive? How many times have you met a patient and/or client that has […]
Author and Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in contributing to OOTA’s newsletter, a publication dedicated to sharing insights, innovations, and best practices within the field of occupational therapy. We welcome submissions from […]