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The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA) is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of both occupational therapy practitioners and students. AKOTA's mission is to serve its members in achieving excellence in healthcare by promoting quality occupational therapy services, enhancing professional identity, providing quality continuing education, and fostering, facilitating,

and encouraging networking opportunities within the beautiful State of Alaska. The Alaska Occupational Therapy Association is a state affiliate of the national professional association, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Alaska is the largest state in the country with over 665,384 square miles. AKOTA provides a centralized voice and means to connect for occupational therapy practitioners and students across the state. AKOTA consists of volunteer board and committee members who collaborate with local and national leaders on healthcare and policy changes that directly affect occupational therapy services. Your membership also supports AKOTA's ability to provide local conferences and communication platforms. The occupational therapy services you provide make a difference in the lives of Alaskans. Your AKOTA membership makes a difference by helping us advocate and advance the quality of those services.

18/06/2026

CALL TO ACTION

Ask Governor Dunleavy to sign HB 173!

This bill joins Alaska into the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and updates our occupational therapy scope of practice. Take action now! Give the governor a call or send a message via: https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/AOTA/Campaigns/138199/Respond

Link in our stories!

10/05/2026

AKOTA Members! Check your email or login to your akota.org account to read the latest newsletter! Our new President and Board Members have so much to share and hope to ignite a strong sense of community, no matter what part of Alaska benefits from your unique OTP expertise and experiences. If you are not a member yet, please join us and promote the advancement of occupational therapy in our great state!

Learn more at akota.org

06/05/2026

AKOTA FALL CONFERENCE

Save the date for our Fall Conference of 2026! We are pleased to be hosting JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, c/NDT, CSRS, CEAA in Anchorage, Alaska.

October 3 - 4, 2026

Read more in our May AKOTA Newsletter!

13/04/2026

HB173 is scheduled for a Senate Finance hearing Monday, April 13 at 9AM. If you are free to provide public testimony, please call in support of the OT COMPACT.

12/04/2026

Did you know that there are openings on BOTH the State Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy AND also the American Occupational Therapy Association State Representatives board? We encourage OTPs across the state to apply for these openings and represent the unique needs of our profession in Alaska.

11/04/2026

BTW we hope you are enjoying OT MONTH by celebrating the amazing work you do and inspiring others along the way! Tell us why you LOVE OT or where you practice in the comments! Tag your favorite OTPs to wish them a HAPPY OT MONTH 🫶

learn more at akota.org

10/04/2026

THANK YOU to the OTPs and patients who called in support of HB110 (formerly HB347). You made a difference and provided a clear picture of why OT is important to Alaskans. What a great way to kick off OT Month!

06/04/2026

HAPPY OT MONTH! We are alerting all OTPs about the next public hearing for HB347/HB110 on Friday, April 10, beginning at 1:30 AKST. Please call in support of this legislation! We need OTPs to show up and make their voices heard. If you can't make it, please let your representatives know about your support. DM us if you need more info!

29/03/2026

Need a reason to escape to HOMER? Consider registering for this course on May 16 at South Peninsula Training Center. Contact Sallie Rediske for the details!

27/03/2026

ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS! PlayWorks Pediatric Therapy Services is seeking full-time, part-time, or PRN OTRs and/or OTAs for our Anchorage clinic. They offer flexible scheduling, a pleasant work environment, health insurance for qualifying employees, 3% match for retirement (401K). Salary: $90,000-$145,000 depending on experience and level of education.

Visit akota.org for local job listings and more information

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