American Occupational Therapy Foundation

American Occupational Therapy Foundation AOTF envisions a vibrant science that builds knowledge to support effective, evidence-based occupation

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), founded in 1965 as a charitable 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, uses fiscal and human resources to expand and refine the body of knowledge of occupational therapy and promote understanding of the value of occupation in the interest of the public good. AOTF is committed to generating the evidence through which occupational therapy practitioners will be recognized as experts in everyday living, and as the principal contributors to systems and programs designed to promote healthy communities. Your support provides the necessary resources to enable AOTF to advance research, enhance leadership, and foster excellence in education and practice. The Foundation values its many partnerships and in particular takes pride in its joint projects with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). AOTF enthusiastically endorses and supports the profession’s Centennial Vision through its scholarships, grants, recognitions, publications and other programs supporting leadership and research development. Occupational therapy will continue to flourish as a 21st century profession through its commitment to being innovative, science-driven and evidence-based. AOTF serves this end by sponsoring programs that encourage strong linkages between practice, education, and research.

Want to connect and network with other OT researchers at the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA INSPIRE Co...
04/10/2026

Want to connect and network with other OT researchers at the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA INSPIRE Conference & Expo? Join our Promoting Engagement and Empowerment in Researchers (PEER) Hangout! ➡️Swipe to see what you'll take away.

📅 Saturday, April 25
⏲️2:00 - 3:00 p.m. PT
📍Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) Hall A Room 211A

Make sure to RSVP by April 24: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Diq1Lxf4BUquCI0yFu4T5s5M8UFL7-BOovFTPmQUcpVUMzJONlNUSE9GTzBVOU1YTEZHNFhPVTQzUy4u&route=shorturl

We're excited to spotlight Jessica Kersey, PhD, OTR/L, today as part of our volunteer spotlight series! WashU Medicine...
04/10/2026

We're excited to spotlight Jessica Kersey, PhD, OTR/L, today as part of our volunteer spotlight series! WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy Program

Read more about what serving on AOTF's Awards & Recognitions committee means to her, and why the work her committee does to "recognize and highlight the people making meaningful contributions to occupational therapy" is so important to her.

Want to join Dr. Kersey in recognizing innovative and impactful contributions in occupational therapy? Donate $10 a month in support of "Career Research Awards" today: https://www.aotf.org/Support

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As we celebrate and , we're excited to feature Sabina Khan Phd, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, in our Volunteer Spotlight Series! U...
04/08/2026

As we celebrate and , we're excited to feature Sabina Khan Phd, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, in our Volunteer Spotlight Series! University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Learn more about how Dr. Khan's experience as a clinician, researcher, educator, and AI femtech founder inspires her to invest in evidence, innovation, and future leaders with AOTF to shape an inclusive, forward-thinking future of occupational therapy.

Interested in joining the volunteer community? Submit your interest in volunteering here: https://www.aotf.org/About-AOTF/Volunteer

Join the Standing for Research Inclusion Diversity and Equity (STRIDE) Committee at the American Occupational Therapy As...
04/07/2026

Join the Standing for Research Inclusion Diversity and Equity (STRIDE) Committee at the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA INSPIRE Conference & Expo for their informal meetings!

Network with established OT investigators and learn more about upcoming educational and funding initiatives supported by AOTF's STRIDE Committee that will help you advance your research career.

📍AOTF Donor Lounge (next to booth)
1️⃣April 23 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM PT
2️⃣April 24 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM PT
🗓️View full schedule of events: https://www.aotf.org/Research-Resources/AOTF-Events-at-the-AOTA-Annual-Conference

Not only is April , but it's also !We're proud to kick off our Volunteer Spotlight Series featuring one of our newest ...
04/03/2026

Not only is April , but it's also !

We're proud to kick off our Volunteer Spotlight Series featuring one of our newest board members and 5-year volunteer, Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, Director of Piller Child Development. Learn more about her commitment to advancing the occupational therapy profession and why volunteering for AOTF is critical to that mission.

Interested in joining the community? Submit your volunteer interest today: https://www.aotf.org/About-AOTF/Volunteer

Your American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA Inspire Conference & Expo oasis awaits! Our donor lounge offers yo...
04/02/2026

Your American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA Inspire Conference & Expo oasis awaits! Our donor lounge offers you everything you need to relax, recharge, and reconnect during all three days of the conference this year, including:

☕Free coffee refills to keep you going all day!
🥨Unlimited snack options to help you refuel.
🤝Opportunities to network with other OT professionals.
💻 Quiet spots to host meetings or catch up on emails.

Commit to donate just $10 a month for one year to access our donor lounge at this year's conference. Donate today: https://www.aotf.org/Support

Don't miss out on the chance to save! Register for AOTA INSPIRE Conference and Expo TODAY to save up to $75: https://lnk...
04/02/2026

Don't miss out on the chance to save! Register for AOTA INSPIRE Conference and Expo TODAY to save up to $75: https://lnkd.in/ep5CgFNU

Use your savings to add our two signature events to your registration!

🔷 Breakfast With a Scholar - "Augmented Care: Reimagining Occupational Therapy in the AI Age" | $75 (includes breakfast!)
🔷 State of the Science Symposium - "The Coaching Connection: Where Science Meets Practice in Occupational Therapy" | $60 ($30 for students!)

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! To say thank you for all you do, we’re dropping registration prices for for a limited time. Use code THANKYOU for up to $75 off, valid April 1-2 (Exact discount varies by registration type).

Don’t miss your chance to surround yourself with community at the largest occupational therapy event of the year.
📍Anaheim, CA | April 23-25, 2026

The clock is ticking—register NOW: inspire.aota.org

🎉Celebrating 60 years of advancing occupational therapy science, and we're looking forward to 60 more! Our 2025 Annual R...
04/01/2026

🎉Celebrating 60 years of advancing occupational therapy science, and we're looking forward to 60 more! Our 2025 Annual Report is here.

Explore our historical timeline, impact highlights, anniversary celebration photos, and take a look at the future research leaders shaping the occupational therapy profession of tomorrow.

📖Read the full report:https://www.aotf.org/Portals/0/2025%20AOTF_%20Annual%20Report_With%20Donors.pdf

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit your abstracts for the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA 2026 Annual Research Confere...
04/01/2026

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit your abstracts for the Society for the Study of Occupation: USA 2026 Annual Research Conference "Charting A Course: Focusing and Catalyzing Research for Action" by April 3!

Learn more: https://sso-usa.net/News/13594312

📅November 5-7
📍Portland, ME

Deadline Extended! Friday April 3 at 11:59pm PST Still time to submit!

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)! We're so proud to recognize ...
04/01/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)! We're so proud to recognize the incredible work that OTPs do to help clients live their most fulfilling lives every day.

That's why this April, in celebration of both and , we're spotlighting just some of the many incredible AOTF volunteers who help drive the profession forward through their dedication to service. Stay tuned for our first spotlight later this week!

This year's State of the Science Symposium on coaching in occupational therapy is less than a month away! Today, we're s...
03/31/2026

This year's State of the Science Symposium on coaching in occupational therapy is less than a month away!

Today, we're spotlighting State of the Science Symposium speaker Scott D. Tomchek, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor at the UofL Department of Pediatrics. Swipe to learn more about his involvement in developing a coaching training and mentorship program for the Kentucky Early Intervention System (KEIS).

Add State of the Science to your AOTA Inspire Conference and Expo registration: https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowAOT261

🎟️ $60 | $30 for students
🎓Earn up to 2.5 contact hours

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The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), founded in 1965 as a charitable 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, works to advance the science of occupational therapy. AOTF is committed to generating the evidence through which occupational therapy practitioners will be recognized as experts in everyday living, and as the principal contributors to systems and programs designed to promote healthy communities. Your support provides the necessary resources to enable AOTF to advance research, enhance leadership, and foster excellence in education and practice. The Foundation values its many partnerships and in particular takes pride in its joint projects with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) . AOTF enthusiastically endorses and supports the profession’s Centennial Vision through its scholarships, grants, recognitions, publications, and other programs supporting leadership and research development. Occupational therapy will continue to flourish as a 21st century profession through its commitment to being innovative, science-driven, and evidence-based. AOTF serves this end by sponsoring programs that encourage strong linkages between practice, education, and research.