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 […]
Supporting Independence Through Sensory Strategies: Tracy Deutch’s Journey with Hamilton County Developmental Disability Services
Erika Eustaquio, OTD, OTR/L For nearly three decades, Tracy Deutch has made Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services (HCDDS) her professional home. Beginning her career in the adult day programs in […]
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 […]

