BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OOTA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:OOTA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.oota.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for OOTA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125109 CREATED:20260331T141051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T132745Z UID:10515-1775840400-1775844000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Antiracist Occupational Therapy – Author meet & greet with Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou DESCRIPTION:5:00 – 6:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours \n  \nJoin OOTA on April 10\, 2026 at 5:00 pm to meet the author of our Winter DEIJAB Book Club Selection\, Antiracist Occupational Therapy: Unsettling the Status Quo. This virtual meeting will conclude the winter session of the DEIJAB book club. All are welcome to come and participate as we dig into the details surrounding what it means to bring antiracist practice into your delivery of OT services. \nRegister below!\n  \nBook Summary: \nAntiracist Occupational Therapy: Unsettling the Status Quo\n\nThis book challenges occupational therapy practitioners\, students\, and educators to rethink the role of race\, power\, and systemic inequities within the profession. Throughout the chapters\, it makes a case that OT is not neutral and has historically been shaped by Eurocentric perspectives that can unintentionally reinforce racial injustice. \nThe early chapters introduce race as a social construct and explain how racism (structural\, institutional\, and interpersonal) continues to shape health outcomes and access to meaningful occupations. The book emphasizes that disparities are not due to individual differences but the result of deeply rooted systems of oppression tied to colonialism\, slavery\, and ongoing power imbalances. \nA key focus is on whiteness and privilege\, encouraging practitioners to critically reflect on how dominant norms influence education\, practice\, and knowledge in OT. The authors highlight the importance of occupational justice\, showing how racism limits participation in everyday life and calling for a shift toward addressing systemic barriers\, not just individual needs. \nThrough lived experiences and narratives\, the book centers the voices of marginalized communities\, demonstrating how racism is experienced daily and impacts health\, identity\, and opportunity. It also calls for the decolonization of occupational therapy\, urging the profession to move beyond Western frameworks and embrace diverse\, global perspectives. \nLater chapters focus on action and accountability. The concept of antiracist allyship is presented as an ongoing\, active\, and collective process. Practitioners are encouraged to move beyond awareness into meaningful action by: \n\nBuilding authentic relationships with communities\nContinuously educating themselves\nNaming and addressing systemic racism\nReflecting critically on their own biases and roles\nTaking responsibility within their sphere of influence\n\nThe final chapter looks ahead\, emphasizing that real change must be embedded in policies\, education\, leadership\, and everyday practice. It highlights global perspectives and reinforces that neutrality is not enough. To create equitable systems\, OTPs must actively engage in antiracist work. \n\n  \nAuthor bio: \nMusharrat is a co-founder of the BAMEOTUK Network\, a campaign and pressure group of Black Asian and Minoritised Ethnicities (B.A.M.E.) students\, staff and educators\, to promote equity and justice from the occupational therapy profession\, professional body and in education\, and the profession in the UK. She has been on local\, national\, and international events discussing why we need decolonising of occupational therapy and science. Her completed PhD is on the topic of service improvement and occupational therapy and she is a history maker in the profession as sole editor of ‘Antiracist Occupational Therapy: Unsettling the status quo’ a book topic not raised in the profession’s literature. \n  \nHosted by the OOTA DEIJAB Book Club \n\n\n \n \n REGISTRATION: Antiracist Occupational Therapy – Author meet & greet with Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou\n \n \n CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Phone(Required)Are you an OOTA member\, or a student?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\, I am an OOTA member\n \n \n \n No\, I am not an OOTA member\n \n \n \n I don't know if I'm a member or not\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.oota.org/event/antiracist-occupational-therapy-author-meet-greet-with-musharrat-ahmed-landeryou/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/61V9ZeuoruL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125109 CREATED:20260313T140943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T154342Z UID:9875-1777485600-1777489200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Nicole Driggs and Ryan Gebauer\n6:00 – 7:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours \n\nDescription:\n\n\n\nThis 60‑minute session offers occupational therapists a rare\, firsthand look into autonomic dysreflexia (AD) and bowel management through the lived experience of Ryan\, a C3 quadriplegic who navigates these challenges daily. Blending clinical education with real‑world insight\, the presentation will explore the physiology of AD\, common triggers\, and the critical role of proactive bowel programs in preventing medical crises and supporting quality of life. Ryan will share his personal routines\, barriers\, and adaptations\, highlighting how thoughtful bowel care—supported by products such as Enemeez—can reduce complications and increase independence. Attendees will examine evidence‑based strategies\, interdisciplinary considerations\, and practical approaches OTs can apply across acute\, rehab\, and long‑term care settings. The session concludes with an open Q&A\, offering space for deeper discussion and case‑based problem‑solving. This interactive format equips clinicians with both clinical understanding and patient‑centered perspective to enhance outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injuries. \n\nObjectives:\n\nParticipants will learn methods to ensure Safe\, Predictable\, and Efficient Bowel Evacuation in SCI Patients.\nParticipants will learn to identify the early signs of AD and implement bowel protocols that reduce noxious stimuli.\nParticipants will learn methods to reduce unwanted side effects and time spent in bowel care management to improve patient comfort\, dignity\, and routine predictability.\n\nPresenter bios:\nBased in Ohio\, Nicole Driggs graduated from Ohio University as a student-athlete majoring in Exercise Physiology. She is entering her 14th year in the pharmaceutical industry and has been coaching high school softball for the last 25 years. Nicole is passionate about educating\, networking\, problem solving and helping people. Her industry experience spans durable medical equipment\, GI\, Cardiology\, Oncology\, Orthopedics\, and hospital sales\, including product launches for MiraLAX and Arixtra. In her current role at Quest Healthcare\, she educates healthcare professionals across rehab\, acute care\, oncology clinics\, and long-term care facilities in a six-state region\, supporting those who care for vulnerable patients daily and networking regionally to achieve quality outcomes. Ryan Gebauer’s life changed at 16 when a tree-jump into a lake left him paralyzed from the neck down (C3-4). After six months of hospitalization and rehabilitation\, he chose to get better rather than bitter. That decision fueled an extraordinary path: He earned degrees in Political Science\, Criminal Justice\, and Business\, followed by an MBA in 2008. He became a licensed real estate agent\, a passionate disability advocate\, and founder of a spinal cord injury support group. Seeing firsthand the challenges disabled individuals face in finding accessible housing\, Ryan launched the first U.S. real estate brokerage run by and specializing in serving people with disabilities. Today\, as principal broker of Ryan Realty Group in Coral Springs\, he uses his expertise to help disabled and senior clients find properties that truly meet their needs. \nHosted by OOTA\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/autonomic-dysreflexia-ad-putting-the-pieces-of-the-puzzle-together/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ryan-gebauer-250-e1773411971591.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125109 CREATED:20260325T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T183500Z UID:10460-1778695200-1778700600@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Embedding AI into School-Based OT DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \n  \nDescription: \nJoin us as Jayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\, shares how AI tools can support school-based OT assessments\, interventions\, and documentation processes. By using AI to reduce the time spent on paperwork\, practitioners can increase the time spent supporting students. This session will also cover current and evolving research\, ethical considerations\, and practical use cases for AI in school-based OT\, including an interactive demonstration to support real-world application. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nIdentify at least three applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in school-based occupational therapy assessments\, interventions\, and documentation\nDescribe practical strategies for integrating AI tools into daily OT practice to enhance student outcomes\nDiscuss ethical considerations and best practices for implementing AI in school-based OT\, ensuring alignment with professional standards and equitable access to services.\n\n  \nPresenter bio: \nJayson Davies\, MA\, OTR/L\, is the host of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast and has been practicing and engaged in school-based occupational therapy since 2012. With experience as both a contracted therapist and an in-house employee across diverse school settings\, he brings a well-rounded perspective to school-based practice. \nIn 2017\, Jayson founded OT Schoolhouse\, where he now supports practitioners through courses\, conferences\, and the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative. His work focuses on helping therapists implement effective\, evidence-based practices\, including topics such as workload management\, collaborative programming\, and of course\, AI. \n  \nHosted by the OOTA Pediatric Special Interest Section (SIS) \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/embedding-ai-into-school-based-ot/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,pediatrics,SIS Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/focuspurely-online-8782077-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125109 CREATED:20260507T045848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T045959Z UID:11041-1781031600-1781035200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:ChatGP"OT": a Roundtable Discussion on AI in Occupational Therapy Practice DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Southwest District Joint SIS Coordinators\nElsie Bush\, OTR/L (pediatrics); Sarah Koehler\, OTR/L (older adults); Sue Ram\, OTR/L (mental health); Erin Rowan\, OTR/L (rehabilitation)\n7:00 – 8:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours \nThis course will describe AI tools commonly used in OT settings\, ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in OT practice\, and discuss next steps and best practices when using AI. Active participation in breakout room discussion is required for course credit. \nObjectives: \n\nAttendee will discuss ethical issues relating to use of AI in OT practice and how they relate to the OT code\nof ethics\nAttendee will identify AI tools currently used in OT practice and indications for their use\nAttendee will recognize characteristics of AI-generated therapy materials and indications for use and\nadditional reviews\n\nHosted by the OOTA Southwest District – FREE for OOTA Members \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/chatgpot-a-roundtable-discussion-on-ai-in-occupational-therapy-practice/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,SIS Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pexels-cottonbro-6153348-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260510T125109 CREATED:20260209T163722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163722Z UID:9648-1787767200-1787772600@www.oota.org SUMMARY:The Decline of Outdoor Play – And the Rise in Sensory Issues (08/26/2026) DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Angela Hanscom\, MOT\, OTR/L\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \nThis presentation will discuss several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will learn about the developmental changes that are taking place in children (for example\, increased number of children falling\, decreased strength\, underdeveloped balance systems\, etc.).\nParticipants will learn the underlying reasons why more and more children are presenting with sensory\, motor\, and social issues as well as a decline in creativity and imaginative play abilities.\nParticipants will learn ways to foster healthy sensory and motor development\, creativity\, and independence with outdoor play in all environmental settings\n\nHosted by North Coast District \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/the-decline-of-outdoor-play-and-the-rise-in-sensory-issues-08-26-2026/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OOTA_CarlyKappa-e1773411924140.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR