by the IOTA | Nov 12, 2023 | IOTA
Serving Those Who Served: A Journey in Occupational Therapy with Veterans by Luc Leech, MOT, OTR/L, DOR This year at IOTA’s annual conference I was humbled and grateful to have received the Becki Stephens Excellence in Occupational Therapy Award. This award celebrates...
by the IOTA | Nov 5, 2023 | Event, IOTA
Wow, what a conference! This year’s Annual Fall Conference, with the theme of “Setting the Stage for Life-Long Learning”, took place in Pocatello at Idaho State University (ISU) on Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st, and it was amazing! We want to thank...
by the IOTA | Nov 3, 2023 | IOTA
Elections for new board members, district representatives, and student representatives are held at the IOTA Annual Fall Conference. This year we welcomed many new and returning members to important IOTA positions. Executive Board: Megan Doyle, MS, OTR/L, TPS, FPS,...
by the IOTA | Oct 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Call to Action, Event, IOTA, Meeting
As we head into November, I wanted to take a minute to update you regarding work the AOTA Representative Assembly (RA) has been completing. The RA was divided into three task groups this fall to review many items including those related to the role of OT in...
by the IOTA | Aug 29, 2023 | IOTA
Earlier this year at AOTA INSPIRE Annual Conference 2023, Idaho Occupational Therapy Association President Megan Doyle attended two days of Affiliated State Association Presidents (ASAP) meetings, and alongside 11 other State Associations, was awarded one of two...
by The IOTA Association | Feb 19, 2023 | Call to Action, IOTA, Legislation
Idaho Occupational Therapy Practitioners, As a direct result of your advocacy and the advocacy of our fellow State Associations for Athletic Trainers, Respiratory Therapists, Physical Therapists and Dieticians, Representative Erickson, the initial sponsor of HB28, put...
by The IOTA Association | Feb 13, 2023 | Call to Action, IOTA, Legislation
[READ THE UPDATE HERE] Dear Idaho Occupational Therapy Practitioner, The Idaho Division of Professional and Occupational Licenses has put forth proposed legislation, House Bill 28, to the House Health and Welfare Committee that would dissolve our current OT licensure...
by The IOTA Association | Feb 13, 2023 | Event, IOTA, Legislation
January 30 was a day that showed the impact of our profession on the State level. IOTA sponsored annual Hill Day, our first in-person since 2020. Caroline Merrit, our advocate and liaison, arranged the day and sent a blast out to the representatives, senators and...
by The IOTA Association | Jan 18, 2023 | Education Programs, Event, IOTA
-IN-PERSON March 3rd-5th in Las Vegas – Registration is NOW OPEN – Early Bird registration ends on Monday, February 6th. – Special pricing for the hotel room block at the Tuscany ends Monday, January 23rd. – Special pricing for IOTA members...
by The IOTA Association | Jan 18, 2023 | Call to Action, Event, IOTA, Legislation
– Date: Monday January 30th – Time: 8am-12 pm – Location: Boise, in the Capitol Building Rotunda – All OT practitioners are welcome to join and help advocate for our profession! -You can join by ZOOM from anywhere in the state! Access the link here or on our Facebook...