OOTA Winterfest 2025: Your Mini Virtual Conference Two Evenings. Two Tracks. Twice the Value. Join 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. Live Learning That Fits Your Schedule Choose your track each […]
Ohio School Funding – The Big Picture and Practical Impact Thursday, March 12, 2026 6:30 - 8:00 PM Eastern Time REGISTER BELOW Speakers: Madelaine MacQueen from Policy Matters Ohio will be joined by a panel of experts to present content and answer audience questions. Webinar Description: With ongoing legislative changes and continued debate around […]
Presented By: Lindsey Stamper, MS, OTR/L, RYT-200 and Kylee Wieging, OT/S 7:00 – 8:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours This 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 […]
5:00 – 6:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours Join 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 […]
Presented by Stephanie Fantauzzo Johnson, OTR/L 6:00 - 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours Description: This 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 […]
Presented By: Nicole Driggs and Ryan Gebauer 6:00 – 7:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours Description: This 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 […]
OOTA Hill Day 2026: Advocate for OT in Columbus! Date: May 12, 2026 Location: Ohio Statehouse, Columbus (1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH 43215) Who Should Attend: OT practitioners, students, and supporters of occupational therapy advocacy Join the OOTA for our annual Hill Day—a powerful opportunity to advocate for policies that strengthen OT practice and improve […]
Presented by Jayson Davies, MA, OTR/L 6:00 – 7:30pm | 1.5 Contact Hours Description: Join 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 […]
Quarterly meeting to discuss matters impacting occupational therapy professionals supporting mental health matters!
Presented By: Southwest District Joint SIS Coordinators Elsie Bush, OTR/L (pediatrics); Sarah Koehler, OTR/L (older adults); Sue Ram, OTR/L (mental health); Erin Rowan, OTR/L (rehabilitation) 7:00 – 8:00pm | 1.0 Contact Hours This course will describe AI tools commonly used in OT settings, ethical issues surrounding the use of AI in OT practice, and discuss next […]