Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Providing Voice, Visibility and Leadership for Ontario occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants!

OSOT is a provincial professional association for occupational therapists living and/or working in Ontario. OSOT represents, promotes and serves its members to assist them to best meet the needs of the clients they serve and to experience satisfying and valued roles in the province's health care system.

04/15/2026

⏳ Only 3 weeks left to apply for the OSOT Research Fund!

There are two grants available: the Occupational Therapy Research Grant for up to $2,000 and the Strategic Priorities Research Grant for up to $10,000.

👉 Submission deadline: May 1, 2026
📄 Learn more: https://www.osot.on.ca/OSOT/Membership/OSOT_Research_Fund/OSOT/Membership_Pages/Benefit_Programs/OSOT_Research_Fund.aspx?hkey=ee09717e-aa5d-4e30-ad90-fafb6f5c8248
🔗 Apply now: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2E2dufkWjkC-pnwuUycldyQKYOWB0GdPnihHbKtySoJUOU9DVklZVThZVEIwWFpBRTA1WktFRTU3OSQlQCN0PWcu

Home insurance can be helpful when damage occurs to you or your neighbour’s property, but it’s not as straightforward as...
04/14/2026

Home insurance can be helpful when damage occurs to you or your neighbour’s property, but it’s not as straightforward as most think. PROLINK’s latest blog breaks down how these situations actually work, when responsibility can shift, and what to do next.

Read the full blog - https://prolink.insure/neighbours-tree-fell-on-your-roperty/

With PROLINK, OSOT members could save up to 20% on your Home & Auto coverage and get access to a dedicated claims advisor to guide you through moments like this - so you’re not left figuring it out alone.

Get a free quote today - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sYVQf0

OSOT was back in the classroom connecting with the next generation of innovators! 🚀Seema Sindwani, Director of Strategic...
04/11/2026

OSOT was back in the classroom connecting with the next generation of innovators! 🚀

Seema Sindwani, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Practice, was joined by OSOT spring students Tessa Murchison, Namiko Huynh (2nd-year student OTs) and Yi-Yun (Emma) Sun (2nd-year student OTA).

Together they visited McMaster University where Seema led a presentation on Creating an Implementation Plan and Building Strategic Partnerships for the second-year McMaster University Student Occupational Therapists as part of their Entrepreneurship Capstone Course. 📊🤝

A huge thank you to Professors Sandra Moll and Briano DiRezze for the warm invitation to contribute to this essential curriculum. 🙏

We look forward to seeing how these future OTs apply these strategic tools to their upcoming projects and work! 💡

04/08/2026

Avez-vous quelques moments ? Aidez-nous à développer les ressources en français en ergothérapie ! Vos commentaires guideront les futures initiatives de l'OSOT.

📅 Le sondage se termine le 21 avril
🔗 Sondage en anglais : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7MY8TLQ
🔗 Sondage en français : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPBHRZZ

🎥 Regardez la vidéo pour en savoir plus, ou contactez Tessa Murchison, étudiante en ergothérapie à l'OSOT, à tmurchison[at]osot.on.ca.

04/08/2026

Have a few minutes? Help shape future French‑language resources in occupational therapy across Ontario! Your feedback will guide future OSOT initiatives.

📅 Survey closes April 21
🔗 English survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7MY8TLQ
🔗French survey (Sondage en français): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GPBHRZZ

🎥 Watch the video to learn more, or contact OSOT student OT Tessa Murchison at tmurchison[at]osot.on.ca.

On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) unites and mobilizes the world under the theme "Together f...
04/07/2026

On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) unites and mobilizes the world under the theme "Together for health. Stand with science," celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The year-long campaign spotlights both scientific achievements and the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants stand with science every day, using evidence-informed practices to help people live healthier, more independent lives.



Campaign materials and visuals courtesy of WHO. Find their awareness toolkit at: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2026.

Meet OSOT's Spring 2026 Student OTs and OTA 👋OSOT is pleased to host three students between March and May 2026. Please j...
04/06/2026

Meet OSOT's Spring 2026 Student OTs and OTA 👋

OSOT is pleased to host three students between March and May 2026. Please join us in welcoming (from left to right):
• Tessa Murchison, a second-year student occupational therapist from the University of Ottawa
• Yi-Yun (Emma) Sun, a second-year student OTA from Centennial College.
• Namiko Huynh, a second-year student occupational therapist from Western University

These students are working on many amazing projects to support OSOT members, including the implementation of OSOT's first Health Technology and Innovation Focus Group, conducting a needs assessment on French-language resources, amplifying OTA voices across the profession, and more.

This is the first time OSOT has hosted student OTs and an OTA on placement together, and we are seeing wonderful collaboration and shared learning.

We asked Namiko, Tessa, and Emma what led them to occupational therapy and their experiences at OSOT, so far.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.osot.on.ca/TAGGED/Member_Updates/Meet_OSOTs_Spring_2026_Student_OTs_and_OTA_.aspx

Please note that our office will be closed on April 3 for Good Friday.We will reopen on Monday, April 6, during regular ...
04/03/2026

Please note that our office will be closed on April 3 for Good Friday.

We will reopen on Monday, April 6, during regular business hours.

Whether you are observing the holiday or simply taking a break, we wish you a peaceful and safe weekend!

Today, on World Autism Day, we honour the endless possibilities and unique perspectives of every autistic individual who...
04/02/2026

Today, on World Autism Day, we honour the endless possibilities and unique perspectives of every autistic individual who brings their own strengths, talents, and stories to create a more vibrant world.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants support autistic individuals to thrive in the activities and environments that are important to them.

🔗 Learn more: https://celebratethespectrum.com/



Campaign materials and visuals courtesy of Autism Ontario. Find their Celebrate the Spectrum campaign at: https://celebratethespectrum.com/.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month - a time to amplify the voices of people living with Parkinson’s and shed light on ...
04/01/2026

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month - a time to amplify the voices of people living with Parkinson’s and shed light on the realities of Parkinson’s across Canada.

More than 110,000 people in Canada live with Parkinson’s, yet misconceptions remain. Here’s what you should know:
💡 Nearly half of those diagnosed are women.
💡 Parkinson’s isn’t just a senior’s disease—many are diagnosed before 50.
💡 Care, treatment, and support aren’t one-size-fits-all.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants play an important role in enabling individuals living with Parkinson's to maintain independence and continue participating in the everyday activities that are meaningful to them.

🔗 Learn more: parkinson.ca/PAM



Campaign materials and visuals courtesy of Parkinson Canada. Find their awareness toolkit at: https://www.parkinson.ca/pam2025/.

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants pla...
04/01/2026

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants play a key role in enabling individuals living with limb loss or limb difference build independence and confidence in everyday life, from adapting daily routines to supporting participation in the activities that matter most.

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