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Contribute your knowledge and expertise to AOTA’s 2026 Mental Health Specialty Conference! The call for papers and reviewers is open now through April 28, 2026. Find more information and submit your proposal at aota.org/callforpapers 📄

Step up your style and make an impact with our latest OT gear! Your purchase fuels vital causes like The Fund to Promote Awareness of Occupational Therapy and The Lands Banks Memorial Scholarship. Don’t miss out—order now & shine at #AOTAINSPIRE26: promoteot.com

AOTA member Freya McGregor, OTR, was quoted in a recent article advocating for accessible trails for bird enthusiasts. McGregor recommends binocular harnesses when bird watching, as they are easier on the shoulders and neck. Read more: bit.ly/4s4iIq8 #OTintheNews

Happy OT Month! To say thank you for all you do, we’re dropping registration prices for #AOTAINSPIRE26 for a limited time. Use code THANKYOU for up to $75 off, valid April 1-2. 📍Anaheim, CA | April 23-25, 2026 The clock is ticking—register NOW: inspire.aota.org

Join the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) at the @aotainc Inspire Conference & Expo this April! ➡️Swipe to explore our schedule. See you in Anaheim! 🌟Add our two ticketed events to your registration: registration.experientevent.com/ShowAOT261 #AOTAINSPIRE26 #OccupationalTherapy

OT Month is coming up fast—rep OT with some new merch! Whether you’re celebrating with your team or sharing OT with your community, these pieces help you stand out and celebrate in style. Explore the collection and get ready for April 👉 promoteot.com #OTMonth

The countdown is on! Five weeks until you’re reconnecting with YOUR why at #AOTAINSPIRE26 🥳 Download the AOTA app today & start building your conference schedule! Still not registered? Don’t wait—advanced registration prices end March 23. Register now 👉 inspire.aota.org

Today is National Health Workforce Well-Being Day—a reminder that supporting the well-being of our health care workforce is essential to delivering quality care. Take time today to check in with yourself & your colleagues. 🩵 #HWWBDay #HealthWorkerWellBeing

Your OT story matters! Sharing your story is a simple way to show how occupational therapy enriches lives and supports meaningful engagement. Share your story with us and learn more ways to get ready for #OTmonth, including shopping new OT merch at aota.org/otmonth 👈

AOTA INSPIRE 2026 meets you where you are. Whether you're a student or clinician, find sessions that build your skills and confidence for what’s next in your career. Download the INSPIRE app and start building your perfect schedule: inspire.aota.org 👈

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 AOTA Elections! 🎉 Thank you to all members who participated in voting and to all who ran for a leadership position! Your voice matters, and your engagement strengthens our community! See the winners at aota.org/elections

🚨 Last chance to make your voice heard in the 2026 #AOTAElections The voting window closes tomorrow, February 25 at 11:59am ET (just before noon). Don’t miss this chance to have an impact on the future of the profession! Vote now at aota.org/elections 🗳️

Don’t let procrastination cost you. Grab the early bird pricing for #AOTAINSPIRE26 while you can! 👉 inspire.aota.org

AOTA Members, don’t forget! Polls are open for the 2026 #AOTAElections 🗳️ Your vote carries our profession forward. Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard! Voting closes just before noon (11:59 am EST) on Wednesday, February 25. Cast yours now at aota.org/elections

AOTA staff, OTPs, and students from AOTA’s Recruitment, Inclusion, Sustainability, and Education (RISE) Pathways Program share how OT practitioners’ unique life experiences help create meaningful change in the lives of the people they serve. Learn more at aota.org/RISE

Boston University OT Program Director Karen Jacobs shares insights on adaptive equipment tools to support older adults in activities of daily living in a recent U.S. News & World Report article: bit.ly/4tkl7yQ #OTintheNews

AOTA members: The 2026 #AOTAElections polls are now open! We encourage you to read the candidate position statements on our website before you cast your vote. Polls close just before noon (11:59 am EST) on Wednesday, February 25. Learn more and vote at aota.org/elections 🗳️

The countdown to #OTMonth in April is on! Join us in highlighting OT’s essential role in enriching lives through meaningful engagement in the activities that matter most. Get ready by shopping some new OT merch at promoteot.com 👈

APTA, AOTA, and other members of the Therapy Coalition continue the fight to fix the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule — including the repeal of MPPR. 📣 Advancing payment is our top priority. ✅ Sign up for APTA’s Advocacy Network to join the fight: apta.org/advocacy/apta-…

AOTA Director of Practice Engagement Scott Trudeau offers best practices to help prevent falls and promote safe and independent mobility for older adults, in a recent AARP article: aarp.org/caregiving/bas…