• Occupational Therapy Outdoors: Connecting, Growing, and Thriving in Nature

    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 […]

  • Antiracist Occupational Therapy – Author meet & greet with Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou

    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 […]

  • From Injury to Insight & Advocacy: A Journey Through Concussion as Both Patient and OT

    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 […]

  • Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD) Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

    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 […]

  • Hill Day 2026

    Ohio Statehouse 1 Capitol Sq, Columbus, OH, United States

    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 […]

  • Embedding AI into School-Based OT

    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 […]

  • OOTA Membership Committee meeting

    Join the OOTA Membership Committee on June 23! During this meeting, we will get to know one another and start digging into the real value of OOTA's member benefits and programming. […]