It’s that time of year again to recognize your fellow colleagues who have made significant contributions to the OT profession! The nomination window for AOTA's 2026 Awards & Recognitions is open now through Sept. 11 at 11:59 am. Read the FAQs & submit:

Ready to recharge your practice? Attend AOTA’s Women’s Health Conference in Portland, Oregon! Grow your skills, connect with your peers, & reimagine how we support women’s health across the lifespan. 📅 October 10–11, 2025 | Register now: #WomensHealthOT

AOTA is a proud sponsor of the 14th Annual Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehabilitation Conference on Nov. 6-7, 2025 in Baltimore, MD. The two-day conference will feature evidence-based content to advance early mobility & rehab in adult ICUs. Register today:

CMS released its CY 2026 Home Health (HH) PPS proposed rule, which includes proposals for Medicare Part A HH that could greatly impact occupational therapy practitioners. Learn more and submit comments to tell CMS how it would affect you and your clients:

📣 We’re heading back to the Hill! Join us for AOTA Hill Day 2025 on September 19 in Washington, DC to advocate for the future of OT. Your voice matters—let’s make it heard. Learn more and register: #AOTAHillDay

Registration is now OPEN for AOTA’s Women’s Health Specialty Conference—happening October 10–11, 2025, in Portland, OR. 🎉 .Hear the latest innovations, expand your expertise, and network with like-minds! Secure your spot now & elevate your practice:

Occupational therapy practitioners can help individuals rebuild not just function—but identity and purpose—after a brain injury. Jacqueline Bouillin, OT, CBIS explains how OTP’s guide recovery while providing a holistic approach to healing. Read more:

Research shows that recreation reduces stress & boosts life satisfaction. At Wilmington College in Ohio, OT, equine studies & agriculture students teamed up to launch a therapeutic riding camp—expanding access to leisure for rural communities. Learn more:

The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule was just released, with proposed policy changes impacting Medicare Part B OT services. Join AOTA in submitting comments by September 12 & stay tuned for a detailed analysis coming soon.

AOTA Members, don’t forget to register for our Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, August 20, at 8pm ET. Please note: You must be an AOTA member as of the record date of Monday, July 21, 2025, to attend the annual meeting. Register today:

Update: The House has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and it is now headed to the President’s desk. Thank you to the 2,000+ advocates who sent over 5,000 messages to Congress through our Legislative Action Center! Read the full breakdown:

Medicare beneficiaries deserve the freedom to choose. AOTA is proud to join a national coalition in supporting the bipartisan Medicare Patient Choice Act, which would let OTPs, PTs, SLPs & others privately contract with beneficiaries. Learn more:

AOTA is pleased to welcome eight newly appointed Board of Directors members! This distinguished group of occupational therapy and industry leaders will guide AOTA in advancing its mission and taking the profession to new heights. Learn more:

Today, the Senate passed a new version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a wide-ranging budget reconciliation bill. AOTA will be closely tracking the changes that could impact the OT profession & its practitioners. Stay updated:

RT @AOTFoundation: ⏰ HURRY! Apply to our Standing for Research #Inclusion, #Diversity, and #Equity (STRIDE) Mentored Research Scholarship :….

As an occupational therapy practitioner, your hard work, dedication, and passion make all the difference in your clients’ lives! Celebrate the transformational power of OT and represent the profession with some OT merch ✨️ Grab yours today at 👈️

Children with sensory challenges often face emotional and behavioral struggles—but OT can help. Discover how holistic strategies are supporting kids with #sensory and #mentalhealth challenges across home, school, and telehealth settings. Read more:

Occupational therapy is key to mental health care—but many using Medicare can't access it. The OT Mental Health Parity Act, led by Rep. Tim Kennedy (an OT!) & Rep. Zach Nunn, aims to change that. Support expanded access to OT in #mentalhealth. Act now:

Important Deadline for an AOTA-sponsored event!.The abstract deadline for the 14th Annual Johns Hopkins Critical Care Rehab Conference is quickly approaching on June 30!. Learn more and register for the @ICURehab Conference, November 6-7, in Baltimore, MD:

Professor Naghmeh Gheidi at @UWLaCrosse is training future OTs to revolutionize chronic disease care. Over the past two years, her students have explored new rehab methods for conditions with no cure—pushing boundaries in health innovation. Read more: