USI Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

05/05/2026

The USI Occupational Therapy Assistant students have had an incredible semester filled with meaningful learning experiences! ✨
From engaging guest speakers 🗣️ to hands-on, experiential learning opportunities 🙌, our students have continued to grow their knowledge, skills, and passion for the profession.
As the semester comes to a close, they are busy tackling finals this week 📚✏️—finishing strong 💪 and reflecting on all they’ve accomplished. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
A well-deserved break is just around the corner 🌿 before we jump into summer classes ☀️ and their final didactic semester.

The finish line is in sight 🏁, and we can’t wait to see all they continue to achieve!

05/01/2026

Proud of both of you! Keep making us proud!

04/28/2026

Shout out to Toni!!! Happy OT month!!!

At Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center, we are so grateful for our incredible Occupational Therapy team 💙✨ Your compassion, dedication, and the way you help our residents regain independence and confidence truly make a difference every single day 👏😊

During Occupational Therapy Month, we are proud to celebrate you with a small token of our appreciation 🎁🎉—because the impact you make on our residents and their families is something worth recognizing always 💫

Thank you for the care, heart, and encouragement you bring to our community ❤️🫶

04/25/2026

Last day 🤩🤩

04/25/2026

In honor of Occupational Therapy Month, here is Fact A Day #25 about OT 💙

04/24/2026

Day 2 at AOTA INSPIRE in Anaheim, CA—what an incredible day of posters and presentations! 🎤📊✨

Today’s Agenda:
🔹 1 poster presentation
🔹 2 short course presentations

It’s been an amazing opportunity to showcase our work, collaborate with others in the field, and continue learning alongside passionate occupational therapy professionals from across the country.

04/23/2026

The USI Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has officially arrived in Anaheim, CA for the AOTA INSPIRE National Conference! 🎉

Day 1 is underway, and we are excited to learn, grow, and bring back new ideas and inspiration to strengthen our program and support our students.

We’re especially proud to share that Jana and Sean have a combined total of SIX presentations and posters at this year’s conference—an incredible accomplishment and a reflection of their dedication to advancing the profession!

Stay tuned for updates as we make the most of this amazing experience! 💙

04/23/2026

Let’s Go!!!

IOTA President, Laura Aust, accepted the Membership Growth Award at this year’s Affiliated State Association Presidents (ASAP) Meeting, which occurs each year before AOTA Inspire! Since the beginning of 2025, through various initiatives, our membership has grown 11%, including a 25% increase in OTA memberships! We are so proud of this work and excited to share this celebration with our members. We could not do this without you!💙

04/21/2026

📢 Research Study Opportunity – OT & OTA Students (Past & Present)

Hello everyone! I hope you are doing well.

I am reaching out to ask for your support in sharing an important research study through the University of Southern Indiana.

I am currently conducting my doctoral research examining adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and secondary traumatic stress during fieldwork education in OT and OTA students.

📝 What’s involved?
• A brief, anonymous online survey (10–15 minutes)
• Includes demographics, ACE questionnaire, Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale
• Optional reflections on fieldwork experiences

🔒 Important to know:
• Participation is completely voluntary
• No identifying information is collected
• You may skip questions or exit at any time

🎯 Who can participate?
Current students or graduates (within the last 5 years) who have completed fieldwork

👉 Survey Link:
https://usisurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_298LD6T44ecq6X4

Your support in sharing this with students and alumni is greatly appreciated. This research aims to better understand student experiences and improve how we support learners during fieldwork.

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out!

Thank you for your time and support!

—
Sean Weir, EdD (ABD), MS, OTR, CBIS
Program Chair, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
University of Southern Indiana

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04/20/2026

Proud of you Kylee!!!

Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA) Month!

Shout out to Kylee Vaal and Sarah Hildenbrand

Thank you both for all the hard work and dedication you provide for our residents. We are lucky to have you! 💛