BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//OOTA - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260110T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20251112T141412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T154349Z UID:8703-1768032000-1768059000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Feeding Symposium: Evidence-Based Care From First Bite to Full Belly DESCRIPTION:OOTA Feeding Symposium: Evidence-Based Care From First Bite to Full Belly\nSaturday\, January 10\, 2026\n8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time\nThis is a virtual continuing education event – attendees can expect to earn 5.0 contact hours of continuing education through their participation.\n  \nRead more in-depth descriptions of our speakers and Sessions – Click Here\n  \nSessions/Schedule:\n8:00 – 8:30 – Welcome and Introductions \n8:30 – 9:30 – Feeding Evaluations\, Bailey Peters\, OTD\, OTR/L\, Danielle Griffin\, MS OTR/L\, BCP\, CKTP\, CEIM \n9:45 – 10:45 – Comparison of Intervention Settings for Pediatric Feeding Disorder\, Danielle Griffin\, MS OTR/L\, BCP\, CKTP\, CEIM \n11:00 – 12:00 – Feeding\, Eating\, and Swallowing in Early Childhood: Applications Across Settings\, Amanda Somerville\, MOT\, OTR/L\, BCP\, CLC \n12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 – The Role of Occupational Therapy in a Pediatric Transdisciplinary Intensive Feeding Program\, Kara Jordan\, MOT\, OTR/L \n2:15 – 3:15 – Myo Myo My! Utilizing a Myofunctional Therapy Lens with Newborn to Precrawling Infants\, Michelle Emanuel\, OTR/L\, IBCLC\, NBCR\, CST\, CIMI\, RYT200 \n3:15 – 3:30 – Q&A + Closing Remarks \n  \nLearning Objectives (full Symposium):\nBy the end of the day\, symposium participants will be able to… \n\nDemonstrate novice ability to evaluate\, treat\, and manage complex feeding clients\nExamine the role of OT practitioners across practice settings when working with children who have pediatric feeding disorders (PFD)\n\n  \nRegistration Information:\n\nEarly Bird Registration (until December 8): $40 members/$65 nonmembers/$10 students\nStandard Registration (after December 8): $60 members/$80 nonmembers/$20 students\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nRead about our speakers and Sessions – Click Here\n\n\n\n  \n  \nThank you Feeding Matters\, for your raffle contribution!\nAll Feeding Symposium registrants who are licensed OTPs will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a “Continuing Education Package” from Feeding Matters. \nThis Continuing Education Package will entitle the recipient to FREE REGISTRATION at these two AOTA-accredited continuing education events in 2026: \n\nThe 2026 International PFD Conference (virtual/live February 25-27 | On Demand March 9-April 30\,)\n2026 Feeding + Eating Psychology Summit (registration information to be announced in summer 2026)\n\nPlease note: Student participants will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a year of OOTA membership (either added to their current membership term\, or a new membership starting on January 11\, 2026 and going through January 10\, 2027.  URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-feeding-symposium-evidence-based-care-from-first-bite-to-full-belly/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/OOTA-Feeding-Symposium-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20251029T204139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T180843Z UID:8465-1768413600-1768420800@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA 2026 Student Conclave – Night 1 DESCRIPTION:OOTA 2026 Student Conclave Agenda \n\nNight 1: Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST\n\nFull Group Sessions & Connection: Featuring main stage presentations with live Q&A and group discussion.\n\n6:00 – 6:15 – Ice breaker / Grounding activity\n6:15 – 6:45 – Resume Building and Job Interviewing – Kara Brogan\, OTR/L\n6:45 – 7:15 – Research\, Organization\, and Occupational Balance – Kelly Tanner\, PhD\, OTR/L\n7:15 – 8:00 – New Grad Panel\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nNight 2: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST\n\nFull Group Sessions & Specialty Breakout Sessions: An interactive format where you can jump between rooms to explore specific practice areas that align with your interests.\n\n6:00 – 6:15 – Ice breaker/mindfulness\n6:15 – 6:45 – PRESENTATION – Importance of Advocacy in OT – Erika Eustaquio\, OTD\, OTR/L\n6:45 – 7:15 – PRESENTATION – Ethical use of AI tools in OT Practice – Van Lemmon\, OTD\, M.Ed.\, OTR/L\n7:15 – 8:00 – Specialty Breakout Rooms + Team Building Activity\n8:00 – 8:30 – Conclusion: Building a Consensus\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: This event is intended for STUDENTS ONLY. This event is FREE for both members and nonmembers. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-2026-student-conclave-night-1/ CATEGORIES:Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo-transparent-ohio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20251029T204314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T181111Z UID:8469-1768500000-1768507200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA 2026 Student Conclave – Night 2 DESCRIPTION:OOTA 2026 Student Conclave Agenda: \n\nNight 1: Wednesday\, January 14\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST\n\nFull Group Sessions & Connection: Featuring main stage presentations with live Q&A and group discussion.\n\n6:00 – 6:15 – Ice breaker / Grounding activity\n6:15 – 6:45 – Resume Building and Job Interviewing – Kara Brogan\, OTR/L\n6:45 – 7:15 – Research\, Organization\, and Occupational Balance – Kelly Tanner\, PhD\, OTR/L\n7:15 – 8:00 – New Grad Panel\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nNight 2: Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST\n\nFull Group Sessions & Specialty Breakout Sessions: An interactive format where you can jump between rooms to explore specific practice areas that align with your interests.\n\n6:00 – 6:15 – Ice breaker/mindfulness\n6:15 – 6:45 – PRESENTATION – Importance of Advocacy in OT – Erika Eustaquio\, OTD\, OTR/L\n6:45 – 7:15 – PRESENTATION – Ethical use of AI tools in OT Practice – Van Lemmon\, OTD\, M.Ed.\, OTR/L\n7:15 – 8:00 – Specialty Breakout Rooms + Team Building Activity\n8:00 – 8:30 – Conclusion: Building a Consensus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPlease note: This event is intended for STUDENTS ONLY. This event is FREE for both members and nonmembers. \nRegister Here URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-2026-student-conclave-night-2/ CATEGORIES:Student ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/logo-transparent-ohio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20251205T160725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T190930Z UID:9004-1768640400-1768663800@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Ohio Occupational Therapy Association – Mental Health First Aid Training (Jan. 2026) DESCRIPTION:HYBRID WEBINAR – January 17\, 2025 \nIn partnership with Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio\nThis education will take place in a blended format: \n\n6.5 hours of live instruction on Zoom (9:00 am – 3:30 pm Eastern)\n2 hours of online pre-work\nmanual accessed online\n\nThe Mental Health First Aid course equips you to recognize the signs of a mental health or substance use issue\, giving you the tools and confidence to take action and help. \n  \nPlease note: This MHFA training is specifically focused on youth mental health\, and as such will be of particular interest to OTPs working with youth/younger populations rather than adults. \n  \nRegistration:\n\nOOTA members $120\nNonmembers $170\n\n  \nLearn more about Mental Health First Aid here! \n  \nCLICK HERE to register\nRegistration is limited to 30 individuals\, so register soon to ensure your spot for this training! URL:https://www.oota.org/event/ohio-occupational-therapy-association-mental-health-first-aid-training-jan-2026/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,mental health,OT,OTA,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-design-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20251212T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T164545Z UID:9097-1769022000-1769027400@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Introduction to EFT Tapping for Emotional and Physical Wellness DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Diane Taninecz\, BS\, OT\, Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner\n7:00 – 8:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \nThis presentation would include a lecture that outlines basic principles of EFT\, research that supports it\, conditions that it could benefit\, how it is implemented\, and a brief demonstration. There would also be time for questions and answers. \nObjectives: \n\nAttendees will understand the basic principles of how EFT works\nAttendees will learn how Clinic EFT has been shown to improve multiple health markers\nAttendees will practice a simple EFT tapping session.\n\nPresenter bio: \nDiane received her OT degree from The Ohio State University. She also received her Hand Therapy Certification from the HTCC. Diane specialized in hand therapy for the majority of her OT career although always relied on the holistic approach of Occupational Therapy and emphasized the importance of stress management and emotional regulation within her physical disabilities work. \nDiane learned about tapping from an OT colleague. She was familiar with tapping in general but delved deeply into the practice following a severe traumatic leg injury she sustained which required multiple surgeries and many months of physical therapy. Tapping was so helpful for her in her own pain and stress management that she pursued a certification in Clinical EFT – a rigorous training program based on the “evidence-based” method outlined in The EFT Manual validated in research studies that meet the requirements of the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 12 Task Force on Empirically Validated Treatments. \nDiane currently works as a Holistic Life Coach and Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner under Diane Taninecz\, LLC. \nHosted by North Coast District \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/introduction-to-eft-tapping-for-emotional-and-physical-wellness/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/OOTA-LMS-Pics.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20251116T195117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225923Z UID:8767-1770141600-1770147000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Supporting Students with Disabilities on Fieldwork DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Kathryn L. Sorensen\, OTD\, OTR/L\, ADAC\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \nThis course is being taught by a professor and fieldwork coordinator advocating for and educating about the ADA law.   \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand why disability inclusion in healthcare is important\nDescribe the importance and role of weekly objectives\nUse a sites essential job functions to determine what accommodations are reasonable\nApply ethical standards to the accommodation process to ensure students are not being over or under accommodated\n\nHosted by North Coast District \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/supporting-students-with-disabilities-on-fieldwork/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/pexels-yankrukov-8199708-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20260128T230228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T230754Z UID:9516-1772132400-1772136000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OTPTAT Board Updates: Ethics\, Rule Changes\, and OT Compact DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Missy Anthony\, Executive Director\, OTPTAT Board\n7:00 – 8:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hour \nThis presentation will discuss concepts related to ethics and boundaries\, recent rule changes that impact the practice of occupational therapy in Ohio\, and how the OT Compact can help Ohio license holders who want to practice across state lines. \nObjectives: \n\nTo understand and be able to apply concepts related to ethics and boundaries\nTo identify recent rule changes that impact the practice of occupational therapy in Ohio\nTo know how the OT Compact can help Ohio license holders who want to practice across state lines\n\nHosted by Southwest District \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/otptat-board-updates-ethics-rule-changes-and-ot-compact/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hammer-620011_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20260204T222346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T213244Z UID:9555-1772557200-1772658000@www.oota.org SUMMARY:OOTA Winterfest 2026 DESCRIPTION:OOTA Winterfest 2025: Your Mini Virtual Conference\nTwo Evenings. Two Tracks. Twice the Value. \nJoin us March 3-4 from 5:00-8:30 PM for OOTA’s first-ever Mini Virtual Conference—an innovative learning experience designed for busy professionals who want quality education without the commitment of a full conference. \nLive Learning That Fits Your Schedule\nChoose your track each evening and engage in 3.5 hours of interactive education\, thoughtful discussion\, and meaningful networking with colleagues across the state. Walk away with 6-7 contact hours earned through your live participation. \nThe Preliminary Program is outlined below: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTUESDAY – MARCH 3\n\n\n3/3/26\n17:00\nBrain Injury Across the Lifespan: Navigating Change\, Championing Care – Kathy Stachowksi\nStrengthening Minds and Bodies : Evidence\, Benefits\, and Practical Strategies to use Yoga in Pediatric Care – Mary Kate Uebelein\n\n\n3/3/26\n17:30\n\nA Social-Emotional Learning Toolkit for Knowledge Translation – Sheila Smith\n\n\n3/3/26\n18:00\nImplementation Evaluation and Co-Creation of a Stroke Management Intervention in an In-patient Skilled Nursing Facility – Valerie Hill\nDevelopmental Milestones vs Developmental Needs: What’s the difference and why it matters for the precrawling infant – Michelle Emanuel\n\n\n3/3/26\n18:30\n\nImplementing (ASI®) Sensory Integration Interventions in the Schools to Improve Student Outcomes – Kareen Robbins\n\n\n3/3/26\n19:00\nKey ingredients of a Manualized Health Management Intervention Co-Created for In-Patient Skilled Rehabilitation – Valerie Hill\n\n\n\n3/3/26\n19:30\n\nVideo-Stimulated Recall: A Tool to Increase Student Self-Efficacy – Ann Bartman\n\n\nWEDNESDAY – MARCH 4\n\n\n3/4/26\n17:00\nUsing AOTA’s Official Documents to Advocate for our Distinct Value – Shelley Coleman-Castro\nMental Health in the Student Athlete: A Peer Support Approach – Christopher Tornow\n\n\n3/4/26\n17:30\n\nOccupational Therapy Model for Addressing the Needs of Youth Aging Out of Foster Care – Kacey Barahona\n\n\n3/4/26\n18:00\nOT Unbound: Discovering New Frontiers Beyond Traditional Practice – Whitney Steyer\nStudent Mental Health & Fieldwork Performance – Kelly Gelske\n\n\n3/4/26\n18:30\n\n\n\n\n3/4/26\n19:00\nToo Pass or Not to Pass – Ali Williams\nThe Role of the School Based Therapist in Transition Planning: Fostering Meaningful Student Participation – Rebecca Mohler\n\n\n3/4/26\n19:30\nJumpstart Your Career While Staying Local: AOTA-Accredited Fellowship Programs in the Buckeye State – Kelly Tanner\n\n\n\n\nBut Wait—There’s More\nAs a registered attendee\, you’ll unlock the complete conference vault. Access all sessions from both tracks asynchronously after the event to earn an additional 6-7 contact hours—bringing your total potential to 12-14 CE hours from a single registration. \nLive it. Learn it. Come back for more. \nWinterfest delivers the engagement and energy of an in-person conference in an evening-friendly format that respects your time and maximizes your professional development investment. \n\nRegistration is open — REGISTER BELOW URL:https://www.oota.org/event/oota-winterfest-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/winterfest-11-graphic-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20260225T154948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T142122Z UID:9772-1773340200-1773345600@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Ohio School Funding – The Big Picture and Practical Impact DESCRIPTION:Ohio School Funding – The Big Picture and Practical Impact\nThursday\, March 12\, 2026\n6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern Time\nREGISTER BELOW\n\nSpeakers: Madelaine MacQueen from Policy Matters Ohio will be joined by a panel of experts to present content and answer audience questions. \n  \nWebinar Description: With ongoing legislative changes and continued debate around property taxes and state funding\, understanding Ohio’s school finance system has never been more important. This session connects how state and local school funding affects staffing\, supports\, and the sustainability of school-based related services. \n  \nHosted by the Ohio School Health Services Association (OSHSA) \n  URL:https://www.oota.org/event/ohio-school-funding-the-big-picture-and-practical-impact/ CATEGORIES:advocacy,continuing ed ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OSHSA-webinar-flyer-Ohio-School-Funding-e1772033554555.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 CREATED:20260115T213901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T213901Z UID:9389-1773946800-1773952200@www.oota.org SUMMARY:Occupational Therapy Outdoors: Connecting\, Growing\, and Thriving in Nature DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Lindsey Stamper\, MS\, OTR/L\, RYT-200 and Kylee Wieging\, OT/S\n7:00 – 8:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \nThis presentation will discuss the benefits of utilizing nature connection in the therapy process with a primary focus on pediatric populations. Considerations for taking occupational therapy outdoors as well as a variety of resources for occupational therapy practitioners will be provided. \nObjectives: \n\nEducate occupational therapy practitioners about the importance of human connection to nature for overall health and wellbeing as well as current impacts on child nature participation today\nInform OTP’s about how nature can be a co-facilitator in the therapy process and considerations for taking therapy outside\nProvide OTP’s with resources and practical strategies to begin offering therapy services that support nature connection\nDescribe the unique experience of an OTD Capstone in a nature-based setting.\n\nPresenter bios: \nLindsey loves helping children reach their potential with compassionate care and family collaboration. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received her master’s degree from San Jose State University. Lindsey has over 20 years of experience as an OT in pediatric settings and established her outdoor practice\, Forestways OT\, in Columbus\, Ohio in 2022. She is a mom of two boys and has seen the benefits of sensory-rich outdoor play for her own children and those she works with. Lindsey has training in the ConTiGo Approach to nature-based therapy\, Powerfully You Self-Regulation Program\, Therapeutic Listening\, Handwriting Without Tears\, reflex integration\, yoga and mindfulness for children\, assistive technology\, and numerous sensory techniques. She is a certified provider of TimberNook nature play experiences and an experienced yoga instructor. Additionally\, Lindsey has presented for numerous schools\, parent groups\, the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association\, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Lindsey loves to see children grow\, connect\, and thrive as they experience Forestways Occupational Therapy! \nKylee Wieging is a third-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student at OSU. She has a strong interest in pediatric practice and plans to work in a pediatric setting following graduation. Kylee is passionate about nature-based occupational therapy and enjoys hiking\, camping\, and spending time outdoors in her free time. She is currently completing her capstone experience at Forestways OT\, where her project focuses on using sensory input in natural environments to support emotional regulation in children. \nHosted by Central District \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/occupational-therapy-outdoors-connecting-growing-and-thriving-in-nature/ CATEGORIES:continuing ed,Live Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hospice-1797305_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174729 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 NameThis 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:20260420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174730 CREATED:20260313T162012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T212157Z UID:9933-1776708000-1776713400@www.oota.org SUMMARY:From Injury to Insight & Advocacy: A Journey Through Concussion as Both Patient and OT DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Fantauzzo Johnson\, OTR/L\n\n\n\n6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours \n\n\n\nDescription:\n\n\n\nThis continuing education course provides therapists with a comprehensive overview of concussion. Participants will begin by differentiating between common concussion facts and myths while reviewing the pathophysiology\, signs and symptoms. The session will highlight concussion research; the distinct role of occupational therapy in addressing the functional deficits caused by mild traumatic brain injury\, & explores a unique personal journey narrative of recovery. A brief overview of real-world case examples in acute care will be covered and attendees will explore how advocacy and patient education are critical to concussion recovery. The course will conclude with a practical guide to national and Ohio-specific brain injury resources to support both clinical decision-making and patient advocacy. \nObjectives:\n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss concussion facts\, myths\, signs & symptoms\, history. \n\n\nParticipants will review the role of occupational therapy in concussion rehabilitation. \n\n\nParticipants will share a personal journey through concussion. \n\n\nParticipants will be provided with national and Ohio based brain injury resources to aide patients/clients & to act as support for clinicians. \n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter bio:\n\n\n\nStephanie Fantauzzo Johnson graduated in 2000 from Chatham College in Pittsburgh PA with a BA Psychology and Minor in Human Services Administration. She received her Master of Occupational Therapy from Chatham in 2002\, where she was an Albert Schweitzer Fellow\, spearheaded a pediatric life skills group at a Pittsburgh women’s domestic violence shelter\, coached Special Olympics basketball\, and upon graduation was awarded the 2002 Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Student of the Year award. Soon after\, Stephanie returned to her hometown of Dayton\, OH\, where she began working in both home health and on the Inpatient Rehab unit at Miami Valley Hospital\, a Level I Trauma Center in Dayton. With an interest in the role faith plays in both healthcare\, general health and full body & mind healing\, she later graduated from North Park Theological Seminary (Chicago IL) in 2008\, with her Post Masters Certificate of Faith and Health. \n\n\n\nStephanie spent 18 years as an OT on IPR at Miami Valley\, specializing in stroke and brain injury\, and has been an Acute Care OT at MVH for the past 5 years. She has worn many hats\, including Stroke Team OT\, Department Team Lead\, and staff therapist. Her main areas of interests revolve around TBI\, spinal cord injury and stroke; with her most recent interest revolving around initiating a discussion with emergency room physicians to address the importance of education depth & consistency prior to concussion patient discharge from the ED. \n\n\n\nStephanie enjoys traveling\, photography\, being a ‘girl mom’ to 2 young athletes\, cooking\, exercising and going on long walks with her husband. She and her family refer to life before and after January 23\, 2021\, which was the date in which she sustained a vestibular concussion that involved the simultaneous diagnoses of multi canal BPPV. She continued to deal with highly recurrent BPPV on the side of impact\, & was also later diagnosed with PPPD\, PTSD\, vestibular hypofunction & vestibular migraine\, a highly misunderstood and underdiagnosed migraine\, which she continues to manage (& conquer) today. \n\n\n\nStephanie feels it was due to her nonstop self-advocacy\, the help of many friends & connections in the health care world\, and her keen ability to NOT ‘take no for an answer’\, that she was able to identify the multi-disciplinary team & approach that helped her recover. She feels strongly that education and advocacy are key in concussion rehab\, and treats her concussion patients in a manner conducive to providing them with as much information as possible\, albeit in the short amount of time she has with them in acute care. Stephanie feels her own experience with concussion\, and her ability to live life to the fullest alongside a vestibular disorder\, has allowed her to educate her own patients\, and other people in her life\, in ways she would have never been able to before her own experience. \n\nHosted by OOTA\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.oota.org/event/from-injury-to-insight-advocacy-a-journey-through-concussion-as-both-patient-and-ot/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.oota.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mohamed_hassan-headache-7228961_640.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174730 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:20260512T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174730 CREATED:20260327T161850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T135653Z 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\nTentative Schedule \n\n8:30am – Arrival and Breakfast (Barnes & Thornburg Offices\, 41 S. High St.\, Columbus OH\, 43215)\n10:00am to 12:00pm – AM Legislative Meeting Window\n12:00pm to 1:00pm – Lunch with Licensure Board\n1:00pm to 3:00pm – PM Legislative Meeting Window\n3:00pm to 4:00pm – Senate Education Committee\n4:00pm – Wrap-up and Depart\n\n\n \n \n REGISTRATION: Hill Day 2026\n \n \n EmailThis 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:20260513T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174730 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:20260826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T174730 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