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01/29/2026

Disability Advocacy Day at the Vermont State House — Feb 11, 2026

Occupational therapy practitioners play a critical role in advancing disability rights, access, and inclusion. Join advocates from across Vermont to speak directly with legislators about why disability rights must be written into every bill.

🗓 February 11, 2026 | ⏰ 8 AM–7 PM
📍 Vermont State House
🔗 Register: vcdr.org/dad

If you’d like to attend with other OTPs or have questions about participating, contact Hannah Bloom at Hannah.Bloom@vermontot.org

Let’s show up for our clients, our communities, and our profession. 💪♿

12/03/2025

Quiet, calming heavy work ideas: https://www.theottoolbox.com/heavy-work-in-the-classroom/

12/03/2025

Winter Brain Breaks! These are designed for outside play to add intentional heavy work through PLAY. The "cool" thing is that you can pretend all of these ideas if you don't have snow. OR, you can act out these brain breaks inside, as well. Here's the why behind brain breaks: https://www.theottoolbox.com/brain-breaks

11/25/2025

Wʜᴀᴛ ᴀʀᴇ Bʀᴀɪɴ Bʀᴇᴀᴋs?
https://www.theottoolbox.com/brain-breaks/

Short week at school, change in routines...brain breaks are needed this week!

11/14/2025

10/28/2025

Carving pumpkins this week? SAVE THOSE SEEDS! We love to dye them different colors and then use them in SO many fine motor activities. Here's how you easily dye pumpkin seeds: https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-dye-pumpkin-seeds-for-sensory/

10/24/2025

Celebrate 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 with practical tools—now 𝟮𝟭% 𝗼𝗳𝗳.

For one week only, save on Down Syndrome and related resources designed to support everyday participation across home, school, and clinic. This curated collection centers common goals for individuals with Down Syndrome—steady breath support, oral-motor coordination, clearer sound production, mealtime routines, and sensory regulation—so planning purposeful practice feels simpler and less stressful for teams and families.

Use code 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬𝟮𝟭 at checkout Oct 20–27, 2025. Restock staples you rely on all year and explore new options for consistent, doable routines. Select items; exclusions apply; no medical guarantees.

Shop Now!
https://talktools.com/pages/down-syndrome-awareness-sale

10/08/2025

💙 October is ! 💙 This month, we’re on a mission to raise awareness and share vital resources about . The Selective Mutism Research Institute (SMRI) is dedicated to advancing treatment, education, research, and support for children, teens, and families affected by SM.

Help us spread the word—share our resources with friends, relatives, teachers, and professionals so more children can get the understanding and support they deserve. 🔗 Explore resources at https://ow.ly/9AQt50X5hvf!

09/26/2025

WooHoo! It’s almost October 🎉 …which means it’s almost time for AMAZING deals on AAC apps and special education supports for AAC Awareness Month!

A huge THANK YOU 🙏 to the vendors and developers who make these important supports accessible to more people in our AAC community.

💡 I’ve put together two downloadable versions:
• Graphic (clickable PDF with all the deals)
• Screenreader-friendly, simplified text version

👉 Download them here: https://bit.ly/AACAwarenessDeals2025

Let’s spread the word so families, educators, and professionals can take advantage of these savings all month long!

08/28/2025

Grab this freebie for back to school!

Available at my TPT store (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/miss-jaime-ot) and www.Missjaimeot.com/shop

08/28/2025

OTPs have an essential role to play in schools--and an opportunity to make that role better supported and more fully integrated into the education system.

08/09/2025

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