FOTA20 November 14-15, 2020

Virtual Live Stream Conference

2-days of live sessions and 14 CEs! Registration will open soon

CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE JULY 17!.

Call for papers is Open

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COVID-19 Update and Resources

FOTA recognizes the impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on individuals, families, the nation, and our world as we all adapt to these uncertain times. OT Practitioners across the state of Florida have all been challenged to remain healthy and ensure safe practices to prevent further community spread. As many of you have worked in various sectors or continue to be on the front lines, the influx of executive orders at the local, state, and national level can cause confusion as to what steps to take next. Of the utmost importance is to ensure your safety and that of your family, while following orders to reduce and prevent community spread. More

Cohort IV: Postponed

The course scheduled for May 30 has been postponed.
Nominations for Leadership Cohort IV will remain open until the new date is determined.
Nomination for Cohort IV

FOTA summer board meetng FOTA Board & Leadership Team meeting: Save the Date: June 27
Location is subject to change and virtual meeting may happen.
annual FOTA summer face-to-face board & leadership meeting (Held at NOVA Clearwater)
all members are welcome to participate, RSVP Open Soon
- Sponsored by Nova SouthEastern University - Clearwater

HILL DAY 2020 recap: Every Legislative Session, representatives and students from the Florida Occupational Therapy Association travel to Tallahassee to advocate on behalf of the occupational therapy profession. Our firm strategically selects members of the Legislature for FOTA to meet with, based upon the organization’s legislative priorities at the time. In October, during interim committee weeks, FOTA conducted a mini-Hill day focused on increasing Medicaid reimbursement. More

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The Benefits of Membership

Membership fees support the FOTA Government Affairs Committee, which is active in advocating for occupational therapy practitioners and the clients we serve through:

Working with our state legislators and our lobbyist to promote and protect occupational therapy services
Protecting the OT scope of practice to ensure that practitioners have the right to practice true occupational therapy in Florida

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Government Affairs News

We are closely watching for ways OT will both be impacted and for opportunities for OT to be included, perhaps in ways we have not been included in the past. While the ACA is a Federal program, FOTA is working closely with AOTA to follow the trends and keep you informed.

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Industry News

Addressing Mealtime Challenges for Young Children and Families: How do challenges begin and how does this influence the assessment process?
AOTA has identified Feeding, Eating and Swallowing as a specialty area of practice with occupational therapy identified as part of a team provides comprehensive assessment and intervention to address concerns in these areas (AOTA, 2007).

Music Based Auditory Stimulation Positively Impacts Dementia
Prior to the late 1960’s, American scientists thought that the brain was fixed and unchangeable.

Home Modifications and Going Mobile: A New Way to Advance OT Expertise and Practice
The AOTA Centennial Vision continues to bring the occupational therapy (OT) profession to new and exciting levels of practice.

Have You Heard of Common Data Elements?
Years ago, I was working in a clinic as a licensed OT with a bachelor’s degree. With limited research training I did not know how to select assessments for measuring the effect of my interventions.