Tweets from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Representing occupational therapy since 1917.

Bethesda, MD
Joined May 2008
Happy #WorldOTDay! Thank you for all you do every day to advance OT. To celebrate, consider attending the #AOTAINSPIRE27 International Breakfast, where we'll be honoring @thewfot's 75th anniversary! Register by Feb. 1 for best rates & add the breakfast: inspire.aota.org
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AOTA member & @NatlHCHCouncil Director of Medical Respite Caitlin Synovec, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH, recently talked to TIME magazine about the growing number of older adults experiencing homelessness who end up in nursing homes they don't need. Read more: bit.ly/3UNFcBe
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Learn from interdisciplinary speakers! 15th John Hopkins #ICURehab *IN-PERSON* Conference Nov 5-6, 2026 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD @APTAcvp, @AOTAInc, @ATSCritCare, @AcuteCareAPTA, @HopkinsAMP
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AOTA is committed to equipping practitioners with valuable resources to provide high-quality care for their clients—and we celebrate those practitioners this Healthcare Quality Week. Find tools to help you integrate quality in your practice at aota.org/quality #HQW2026
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Save the Date! On October 20, we’re celebrating 48 years of advocacy through the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee 🎉 Join fellow AOTA members in making a special contribution that helps move the OT profession forward. Learn more: aota.org/AOTPAC
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Registration for AOTA INSPIRE 2027 is now OPEN! 🎉 Join us in Boston, April 8-10 and invest in yourself, your clients, & the future of the OT.   Build real relationships with peers & mentors and move occupational therapy forward, together. Register at inspire.aota.org ✨
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📣 Don’t miss your chance to make an impact on the future of occupational therapy! Help advance the profession by stepping into a leadership role or nominating a colleague at aota.org/elections
AOTA members! The call for nominations for the 2027 #AOTAElections is now open. 🗳️ Nominations are open September 8–October 14. Help shape the future of occupational therapy⎯submit a nomination today: aota.org/elections
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Ready to learn new clinical strategies w/ pediatric OTPs from across the country? Meet us in New Orleans, December 4-5 for our 2026 Children & Youth Specialty Conference! Prepare to deepen your ability to provide whole-child, collaborative care. Register: bit.ly/4gB4Nni
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AOTA members! The call for nominations for the 2027 #AOTAElections is now open. 🗳️ Nominations are open September 8–October 14. Help shape the future of occupational therapy⎯submit a nomination today: aota.org/elections
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Registration is open for AOTA’s 2026 Education Summit! Join us November 13-14 in Indianapolis, IN for a weekend dedicated to OT education and building the next generation of OT professionals. Get ready to advance OT education with your peers—register now: bit.ly/42wY0Fz
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Know someone who's making a difference in occupational therapy? AOTA Award Nominations are now open 🏆 From visionary leaders to inspiring educators, AOTA Awards recognize the people shaping the future of occupational therapy. Nominate by August 28: aota.org/community/awards
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📣 Raise your voice for OT! Join OT practitioners, students, & advocates in Washington, DC for AOTA's Hill Day on September 24, 2026 🏛️ Help us advocate for the policies that strengthen the profession and improve care. Register today at aota.org/hillday #AOTAHillDay
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Registration is open for AOTA’s 2026 Mental Health Specialty Conference! Join fellow mental health-minded OT practitioners October 9–10 in Oak Brook, IL, for two days of actionable strategies to meet your clients where they are. 🔗 Register now: aota.org/events/calendar/aot…
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Ready to take your advocacy to the next level? 📣 AOTPAC is recruiting Directors to help lead fundraising, advance OT advocacy, and help guide political contributions that support the profession. Apply by July 27, 11:59 pm PT. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4wrZmxS
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Save the date! AOTA’s 2026 Annual Business Meeting is on Tuesday, August 4 at 8 pm ET. All AOTA members are invited to attend this virtual meeting to hear the latest updates and plans for the future. Learn more & register today: aota.org/about/leadership-go…
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🚨 Less than one week left to apply for our Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Mentored Research Scholarship! Explore what a career in #OTResearch could look like through this immersive 22-week mentored experience. 📝Submit your application today: aotf.org/fund/stride-mentore…
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Important Deadline for an AOTA-sponsored event! The 15th @HopkinsMedicine @ICURehab Conference is in-person, Nov 5-6, 2026 at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The abstract deadline is coming up on June 30, 2026. Find more info: ICURehabnetwork.org
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Join OT leaders, practitioners, & advocates on June 29 for a day of education, built around person-centered care for practitioners in SNFs, long-term care, & home health settings at AOTA’s Elevating OT's Role in Post-Acute Care virtual conference. Register:bit.ly/4dNUgpj
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Happy #PrideMonth! AOTA celebrates the diversity, strength, & contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirms our commitment to fostering inclusive environments where all feel respected, valued, & supported. Explore LGBTQIA+ inclusive resources: bit.ly/455mckB
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As Member Appreciation Week comes to a close, we’re celebrating those who make AOTA such a vibrant community. Hear from members about the resources, connections, & opportunities that help them thrive: youtu.be/6pljV0844H4 Thank you to our members! #AOTAMemberAppreciation
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