Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association

06/05/2026

📣 KOTA Conference Hotel Block Now Open!

Attending the 2026 KOTA Conference? Book your stay at our conference hotel, Drury Hotels, using the KOTA room block.

🔗 Reserve your room: https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10176337
📞 Or call 1-800-325-0720 and reference Group #10176337

⏰ Book by August 1, 2026 to receive the group rate.
Enjoy great amenities including complimentary breakfast, evening food & drinks, free Wi-Fi, and on-site fitness and pool during your stay.

We look forward to seeing you at conference!

06/05/2026

Call for papers is now open for the 2026 KOTA Conference!

Date: September 18-19, 2026

Location: Murray State University - Health Science Campus, Paducah KY

Conference Theme: Advocacy: The Best Celebration of Occupational Therapy

Click on Call for Papers Link below!

https://forms.gle/siG6U82ySgpB87as8

All proposals are selected through a peer review process and presenters will be provided with additional information regarding presentations at the time of acceptance. This will be an in-person conference. By submitting a proposal for conference, you are committing to present your presentation in-person, on-site during the conference. KOTA cannot guarantee that attendees will not share your work with others beyond the conference. You are responsible for obtaining any necessary copyrights to include work from others in your presentation, such as a previously published table or figure.

Presenters selected for the in-person conference will also be given the opportunity to record their presentation in advance to be utilized for future KOTA monthly district meetings. Presenters who choose to provide virtual content will be asked to submit 5 learning questions that will be included after their presentation for attendees to complete in order to access their CEU certificate.

Please submit application by: Tuesday June 30, 2026

You should be notified by email on or before August 1, 2026 of your proposal’s acceptance or rejection. A valid email address must be listed under presenter 1 of this application.

The conference committee wishes to thank you for your interest in partnering with our association to bring quality continuing competence opportunities to occupational therapy practitioners in Kentucky and surrounding areas.

Call for papers is now open for the 2026 KOTA Conference! Date: September 18-19, 2026 Location: Murray State University - Health Science Campus, Paducah KY Conference Theme: Advocacy: The Best Celebration of Occupational Therapy All proposals are selected through a peer review process and presenters...

05/29/2026

We need your voice! Ask Congress to support the RECOVER Act which will increase payment for therapy services.

In April, the Removing Excessive Cuts to Outpatient and Vital Essential Rehabilitation (RECOVER) Act (HR 8386) was introduced to repeal the multiple procedure payment reduction’s (MPPR’s) arbitrary cut to therapy payments. Last week, as Congress took several important steps towards fixing the flawed Medicare Part B Payment system, AOTA was working to make sure the RECOVER Act is included in these efforts.

Contact Congress today at aota.org/takeaction
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dPaKMM

05/27/2026

Reminder!! Save the date for the 2026 Annual KOTA conference - September 18-19th 🗓️

Interested in presenting? Our call for papers deadline is coming up fast. Submissions are due by May 31st! Don’t miss your chance to share your knowledge, ideas, and passion with fellow occupational therapy professionals.

Submit with the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTangGGIC8oRG5riGh0BhNq0PRuEnLscC0EsDY9L75qvpxaw/viewform?pli=1

05/19/2026

Reminder! KOTA Conference Call for Papers is open until May 31st! ✨

Have ideas, experiences, or expertise to share with the OT community? We’d love to see your proposal!

Scan the QR code to submit and join our incredible lineup of presenters.

Date: September 18-19, 2026
Location: Murray State University - Health Science Campus - Paducah, KY
Conference Theme: Advocacy: the Best Celebration of Occupational Therapy

05/14/2026

Call for Papers is open and due by May 31st!! ✨

Submit with the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTangGGIC8oRG5riGh0BhNq0PRuEnLscC0EsDY9L75qvpxaw/viewform?pli=1

05/14/2026

Join us today for the last school-based meeting of the year! We will close the books on this school year and discuss what you want to see and hear about for the 26-27 school year. See you today at 4:00 PM! 😃

05/08/2026

✨ KOTA Conference Call for Papers is OPEN! ✨

Have ideas, experiences, or expertise to share with the OT community? We’d love to see your proposal!

Scan the QR code to submit and join our incredible lineup of presenters.

Date: September 18-19, 2026
Location: Murray State University - Health Science Campus - Paducah, KY
Conference Theme: Advocacy: the Best Celebration of Occupational Therapy

05/04/2026

📣 2026 KOTA State Conference: Call for Papers is OPEN! Due by May 31st.

Join us September 18-19, 2026 at Murray State University - Health Science Campus in Paducah for an inspiring conference centered on this year’s theme: Advocacy 💙

Submit your proposal and be part of the conversation shaping OT across Kentucky!