BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OOTA - ECPv6.16.5//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20260512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T164856Z CREATED:20260327T161850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T164856Z UID:10499-1778572800-1778605200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Hill Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:OOTA Hill Day 2026: Advocate for OT in Columbus!\n Date: May 12\, 2026\n Location: Ohio Statehouse\, Columbus (1 Capitol Sq\, Columbus\, OH 43215)\n Who Should Attend: OT practitioners\, students\, and supporters of occupational therapy advocacy \nJoin the OOTA for our annual Hill Day—a powerful opportunity to advocate for policies that strengthen OT practice and improve patient access to care. Together\, we’ll meet with legislators\, share our expertise\, and push for meaningful change. \nWhy Participate? \n\nLearn how state policy impacts your profession and your patients.\nMeet face-to-face with lawmakers and legislative staff. No experience needed!\nConnect with fellow OT practitioners and students from across the state.\nShare your passion for occupational therapy and raise awareness about our vital role in healthcare.\n\nDay-of Schedule \n\n8:30am – Breakfast at Barnes and Thornburg (41 S. High St.\, Suite 3300\, Columbus\, OH 43215)\n\nRecommend parking in Huntington Center Garage (43 W. Capital St.). Bring parking ticket and our firm can validate. Once inside building\, head to security desk (from parking garage\, you enter on same level\, from street you need to take escalators up one level). Security will have names of attendees so give them your name and say you are going to Barnes & Thornburg.\n\n\n9:30am – Meet and Group Photo at Ohio Statehouse Rotunda (1 Capital Square\, Columbus\, OH 43215)\n\nAttendees who come to breakfast will walk over to Statehouse. For anyone not attending breakfast\, you will meet the group at the Ohio Statehouse in the Rotunda. You can enter the statehouse via State Street (Rotunda will be straight ahead once you enter) or Third Street (Rotunda will be one level up and through the Atrium).\n\n\n10:00am to 12:00pm – AM Legislative Meeting Window\n\nState Representative meetings will take place at the Riffe Center (77 S. High St.); attendees will be escorted to these meetings. State Senator meetings will take place in the Senate Building (attached to Ohio Statehouse on Third Street / East side). Committee hearings take place either in the Senate Building or Statehouse.\n\n\n12:00pm to 1:00pm – Lunch with Licensure Board (Ohio Statehouse Café)\n\nWe have invited OTPTAT Board Director Missy Anthony and any Board Members to attend a luncheon with our group to discuss relevant issues. The Statehouse Café is located in the basement of the Ohio Statehouse.\n\n\n1:00pm to 3:00pm – PM Legislative Meeting Window\n\nState Representative meetings will take place at the Riffe Center (77 S. High St.); attendees will be escorted to these meetings. State Senator meetings will take place in the Senate Building (attached to Ohio Statehouse on Third Street / East side). Committee hearings take place either in the Senate Building or Statehouse.\n\n\n3:00pm to 4:00pm – Committee Presentation\n\nWe are finalizing details to give a presentation to either the Ohio House or Ohio Senate Education Committee on OT practice in the school setting. This hearing will occur in the Ohio Statehouse and more details will be provided prior to Hill Day.\n\n\n4:00pm – Wrap-up and Depart\n\nDownload our 2026 Hill Day Flyer (which outlines OOTA’s priorities) HERE\n\n\n \n \n REGISTRATION: Hill Day 2026\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 I plan to attend the breakfast at the Barnes and Thornburg Offices on Tuesday\, May 12.(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Address \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Country\n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.oota.org/event/hill-day-2026/ LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse\, 1 Capitol Sq\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:advocacy,Hill Day,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ohio_Statehouse_columbus-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000 DTSTAMP:20250911T192603Z CREATED:20250911T192536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192603Z UID:7725-1758650400-1758655800@www.oota.org SUMMARY:IN-PERSON CE Event:Chronic Lateral Elbow Pain DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON CE Event – September 23\, 2025 \nPresented by: Matt Lott\n1.5 Contact Hours  \nLocation: UH Homecare\, 4510 Richmond Road\, Warrensville Heights\, Ohio 44128 \n\nThis session explores how prompt engineering\, the intentional crafting of prompts for large language models\, can support academic participation for diverse learners. Attendees will learn strategies to guide students in engaging AI effectively\, enhancing access to curriculum\, and fostering independence in academic tasks. \n\nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/in-person-ce-eventchronic-lateral-elbow-pain/ LOCATION:UH Homecare\, 4510 Richmond Road\, Warrensville Heights\, 44128\, United States CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person,occupational therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-ron-lach-8624600-scaled-e1757619009806.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T193000 DTSTAMP:20250819T180316Z CREATED:20250819T180226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T180316Z UID:7426-1758045600-1758051000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Hybrid Webinar ~ Supporting Learning Differences with AI Prompt Design DESCRIPTION:HYBRID WEBINAR – September 16\, 2025 \nPresented by: Van Lemmon\n1.5 Contact Hours \nThis session explores how prompt engineering\, the intentional crafting of prompts for large language models\, can support academic participation for diverse learners. Attendees will learn strategies to guide students in engaging AI effectively\, enhancing access to curriculum\, and fostering independence in academic tasks. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/hybrid-webinar-supporting-learning-differences-with-ai-prompt-design/ LOCATION:Atwell Hall Lecture Hall\, 453 W 10th Ave\, Columbus\, OH\, 43210\, United States CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person,Live Webinar,occupational therapy,OOTA Member,OT,OTA,Student,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pexels-bertellifotografia-30530416-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTSTAMP:20251009T190344Z CREATED:20250603T170102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190344Z UID:6437-1752915600-1752926400@www.oota.org SUMMARY:IN-PERSON CE Event: From Surviving to Thriving: Occupational Therapy Guidelines for Adults Navigating Life Beyond Cancer DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON CE Event – July 19\, 2025 \nPresented by: Anne B. Fleischer\, Ph.D.\, MPH\, OTR/L\, CLT-LANA & Erin Rowan\, OTR/L\, CLT\n3.0 Contact Hour  \nLocation: University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Building\, 3225 Eden Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH 45267 \nThis course will provide an overview of the different types of cancer\, stages\, and treatments and its impact on occupational functioning. It will also provide an overview of the management of edema\, a common symptom of cancer treatment. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/in-person-event-from-suriviving-to-thriving/ LOCATION:University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Building\, 3225 Eden Avenue\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45267\, United States CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person,occupational therapy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/pexels-cottonbro-5722160-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T191500 DTSTAMP:20250409T072204Z CREATED:20250409T072135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T072204Z UID:5298-1746727200-1746731700@www.oota.org SUMMARY:IN-PERSON CE Event: What I Wish I Knew Then: Functional Neurological Disorder in Occupational Therapy DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON CE Event – May 8\, 2025 \nPresented by: Kelly Neal\, OTD\, OTR/L\, BCPR\, c/NDT\, CBIS\n1.25 Contact Hour  \nLocation: Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital\, 4291 Parkview Dr\, Blue Ash\, OH 45242 \nThis course will include a complimentary dinner while learning about functional neurological disorder\, a common disorder seen in inpatient rehabilitation. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/in-person-ce-event-what-i-wish-i-knew-then-functional-neurological-disorder-in-occupational-therapy/ LOCATION:Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital\, 4291 Parkview Dr\, Blue Ash\, OH\, 45242\, United States CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/5825-scaled-e1744181218992.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508 DTSTAMP:20250408T225602Z CREATED:20250408T225325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T225602Z UID:5233-1746576000-1746662399@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA 2025 Hill Day ~ May 7th DESCRIPTION:OOTA Hill Day 2025: Advocate for OT in Columbus!\n📅 Date: May 7\, 2025\n📍 Location: Ohio Statehouse\, Columbus (1 Capitol Sq\, Columbus\, OH 43215)\n👥 Who Should Attend: OT practitioners\, students\, and supporters of occupational therapy advocacy\n🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/FNBWkFMdS9o4qTsv8 \nJoin the OOTA for our annual Hill Day—a powerful opportunity to advocate for policies that strengthen OT practice and improve patient access to care. Together\, we’ll meet with legislators\, share our expertise\, and push for meaningful change. \nWhy Participate? \n\nLearn how state policy impacts your profession and your patients.\nMeet face-to-face with lawmakers and legislative staff. No experience needed!\nConnect with fellow OT practitioners and students from across the state.\nShare your passion for occupational therapy and raise awareness about our vital role in healthcare.\n\nAdvocacy in Action: HB 141 Success\nThanks to collective efforts from the OT community\, House Bill 141 (Copay Fairness Act) passed in 2024—ensuring fairer access to therapy services in Ohio. This victory was made possible by practitioners and students who engaged in advocacy through events like Hill Day. Now\, we build on that momentum. \nHelp shape the future of occupational therapy in Ohio. The more voices we bring to the Statehouse\, the stronger our message becomes. \nREGISTER NOW!\nHave questions? Contact us at ootastaff@gpsforgrowth.com. URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-2025-hill-day-may-7th/ LOCATION:Ohio Statehouse\, 1 Capitol Sq\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States CATEGORIES:advocacy,Hill Day,In-person,Non-Member,occupational therapy,OOTA Member,OT,OTA,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/OOTA-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T190000 DTSTAMP:20250220T232108Z CREATED:20250220T231615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T232108Z UID:4212-1744824600-1744830000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OSU Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Presentations DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening at The Ohio State University Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Presentations on Wednesday\, April 16\, 2025\, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Longaberger Alumni House (2200 Olentangy River Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43210). \nThis in-person event\, hosted in collaboration with OOTA’s Central District\, showcases innovative doctoral capstone projects from OSU occupational therapy students. Attendees can earn up to 2 contact hours (pending approval by the OT/PT/AT Board) while exploring impactful research and networking with students and practitioners. \nNo pre-registration required—register at the door! OOTA representatives will be available to share information on membership benefits and opportunities to get involved. \nFor more details\, visit: u.osu.edu/kemp.59. URL:https://www.oota.org/event/osu-occupational-therapy-doctoral-capstone-presentations/ LOCATION:Longaberger Alumni House\, 2200 Olentangy River Rd\, Columbus\,\, OH\, 43210\, United States CATEGORIES:In-person,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/OTD-Capstone-Presentation-Flyer-2025-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000 DTSTAMP:20250408T163634Z CREATED:20250325T163205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T163634Z UID:4813-1744137000-1744142400@www.oota.org SUMMARY:In-Person CE Event: Professional Advocacy - OTP Ethical Responsibility DESCRIPTION:IN-PERSON CE Event – April 8\, 2025 \nPresented by: Heidi McGohan\, MEd\, OTR/L\, OTA/retired; Katie Tetrault Walker\, MOT\, OTR/L; Lauren Spradlin\, BFA\, COTA\n1.5 Contact Hour | Meets the ethics\, jurisprudence\, and cultural competency requirement for Ohio licensure renewal.  \nLocation: Sinclair Community College\, Dayton\, OH 45402 \nOTPs will learn the definition of advocacy\, how advocacy relates to ethical practice\, and practical ways to advocate for the person\, group\, and population. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/in-person-webinar-professional-advocacy-otp-ethical-responsibility/ LOCATION:Sinclair Community College\, in The Forum 14-101. 444\, Sinclair Community College\, 444 W. Third St. Dayton\, OH 45402\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5935743-scaled-e1742918435803.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000 DTSTAMP:20250205T043044Z CREATED:20250205T043044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T043044Z UID:3925-1740218400-1740229200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Sinclair Community College Poster Symposium DESCRIPTION:Explore innovative evidence-based practice with OTA students at Sinclair Community College! Join us in person on February 22\, from 10 AM to 1 PM EST\, and earn up to 2 CE hours—free for all OT practitioners\, both members and non-members. Don’t miss this engaging learning opportunity! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/sinclair-community-college-poster-symposium/ LOCATION:Sinclair Community College – Bldg 14\, Room 112\, 444 W Third St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States CATEGORIES:continuing ed,In-person,Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image0.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR