Reflections from the Winners of the 2025 Terry Brittell OT/OTA Partnership Award
Natalie Chang Wright, MBA-HCM, COTA/L, ROH Natalie Chang Wright is a dedicated occupational therapy assistant with 34 years of experience, excelling as a leader and team member. Her teamwork skills […]
Serving Those Who Served: Dr. Emmalee McElveen’s Fellowship Journey at the Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Erika Eustaquio, OTD, OTR/L Finding the Path to OT For Dr. Emmalee McElveen, OTD, OTR/L, occupational therapy (OT) has always been about people and their stories. A Cincinnati native, she […]
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 […]
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 […]