American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA

09/02/2026

AOTA member Ivory Rose, OTD, shares her perspective on how meaningful activities—from movement and nature to art and service—can support health and well-being through social prescribing. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h4wPto

From sea swimming to painting, doctors are ‘prescribing’ hobbies – but you don’t need a doctor’s note to get started

09/01/2026

🚨 One week left until registration closes! Join AOTA Board President Arameh Anvarizadeh and OT students and practitioners for a full day of making OT’s voice heard on Capitol Hill on Thursday, September 24.

Register by September 10 & access resources at aota.org/hillday 👈

08/27/2026

Last chance to nominate! The AOTA Award Nominations window closes tomorrow, August 28, at 11:59 am ET (just before noon). Help us celebrate excellence across the profession by recognizing the contributions of an OT professional who inspires you.

Submit your nomination before the window closes: https://www.aota.org/community/awards

08/25/2026

Simple sensory accommodations, modeling, slow introduction, and autonomy make engagement possible.

In a recent OT Practice article, Cheryl Domino, OTD, OTR/L, shares a case example exploring strategies to support teeth brushing and address sensory needs in the preschool classroom. Read more: https://bit.ly/4zGuY5w

An OTP's journey beyond orthopedic trauma

08/24/2026

Calling all OT educators, researchers, and academic faculty 🗣️
Registration is open for AOTA’s 2026 Education Summit!

Join us November 13-14 in Indianapolis, IN for a weekend dedicated to occupational therapy education and building the next generation of OT professionals. Pre-conference sessions happening on November 12!

Get ready to advance OT education alongside your peers—register now: https://bit.ly/42wY0Fz

08/21/2026

It’s now easier than ever to submit your research to AJOT!

Based on your feedback, we've introduced several updates designed to simplify manuscript submission— making the publication process as seamless as possible for our authors.

These changes reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting researchers and advance occupational therapy education. Learn more about these updates and review the latest author instructions: https://bit.ly/3U6rLvz

08/20/2026

Congress is making moves for OT! ️
This summer, we saw progress on legislation supported by AOTA that matter to the profession—from OT mental health services under Medicare and prior authorization reform to the OT Licensure Compact, special education, and federal research funding.

📣 There’s still work to do—and your voice matters! Catch up on the latest congressional action and learn how you can advocate for OT: https://bit.ly/4bSxKdE

Ready to take action? Join us for our annual Hill Day event on Thursday, September 24! Learn more & register at aota.org/hillday 👈