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.

This week, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is continuing our Fall State Association Conference tour ...
10/30/2025

This week, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is continuing our Fall State Association Conference tour by heading to Florida and Iowa! Stop by our tables to say hello, learn about our available funding, AND pick up some swag! ✨ Florida Occupational Therapy Association Iowa Occupational Therapy Association

A huge thank you to our volunteers and staff who have represented us in the 5 states we've attended so far: Wisconsin, Ohio, Arizona, Maryland, and New York. We couldn't have done it without you!👏

If you'd like to see us at your state's conference, contact development@aotf.org

⏰Calling all Associate and Full Professors! Less than 10 days to apply for funding!The Dr. Carolyn Baum Functional Cogni...
10/29/2025

⏰Calling all Associate and Full Professors! Less than 10 days to apply for funding!

The Dr. Carolyn Baum Functional Cognition in Daily Life Mentor Award offers you a $10,000 stipend to support a mentored research experience that advances the study of cognitive function.

What makes this award stand out? According to our 2025 awardee, Timothy Wolf, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, "The flexibility of this award allows you to explore new and innovative research directions."

❗Don't miss this unique mentorship opportunity - Submit your application by Nov. 7, 2025

Apply today: https://www.aotf.org/Grants/Dr-Carolyn-Baum-Cognitive-Function-in-Daily-Life-Mentor-Award #:~:text=Award%20Guidelines-,APPLY%20BY%20NOV.%207,-Timeline

⏰Last call for applications! Hand in Hand Research Grant 🤝The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), the Ameri...
10/28/2025

⏰Last call for applications! Hand in Hand Research Grant 🤝

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), the American Society of Hand Therapists - ASHT, and the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) have teamed up to launch the new Hand in Hand Research Grant. This one-year $50,000 award aims to fund an early-stage research project that promotes strong community partner engagement in hand and upper extremity therapy.

✍️ Submit your application by Nov. 3: https://www.aotf.org/Grants/AOTF-ASHT-AHTFs-Hand-in-Hand-Grant #:~:text=considerations%2C%20and%20restrictions.-,APPLY%20BY%20NOV.%203,-Application%20Process%20and

Today is ! 🌍Established in 2010 by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), World OT Day elevates the vi...
10/27/2025

Today is ! 🌍

Established in 2010 by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), World OT Day elevates the visibility of our profession's development work and promotes WFOT's activities locally, nationally, and internationally. This year's theme is 'Occupational Therapy in Action'—celebrating how OTs worldwide help people engage in meaningful activities and participation every single day.

At AOTF, we're proud to support WFOT's commitment to representing our profession on the global stage. We're so excited to connect with OT professionals from around the world at the WFOT Congress in Bangkok, Thailand in Winter 2026!

🔗 Learn more about the Congress: https://wfotcongress2026.org/

10/24/2025

Last weekend, the AOTF team traveled to Baltimore, MD, to attend the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association's Annual Conference. There, members of our research and development team delivered a presentation highlighting upcoming new funding opportunities to empower aspiring OT researchers. 🌟

🎥Watch the video featuring our own Scientific and Research Programs Coordinator and Towson Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science alum, Emily Felipe, MS, OTR/L. Stay tuned until the end to learn how AOTF can contribute to your state's conference!

New research by Weix et al. (2025) explores cognitive rehabilitation for long COVID! The authors examine five evidence-b...
10/24/2025

New research by Weix et al. (2025) explores cognitive rehabilitation for long COVID! The authors examine five evidence-based intervention approaches, from cognitive training to multicomponent programs, that OTPs can use to address persistent cognitive symptoms.

Read the full article at OTJR: https://ow.ly/IE4O50XfIUU

New Yorkers: Don't miss us this weekend! As part of our "State By State" fall tour across the country, AOTF is headed to...
10/23/2025

New Yorkers: Don't miss us this weekend! As part of our "State By State" fall tour across the country, AOTF is headed to scenic Glens Falls to attend the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) Annual Conference. Say hello, learn about our available funding, AND pick up some swag!

🎉A huge shoutout Towson Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science, our first school to reach 100% faculty participatio...
10/22/2025

🎉A huge shoutout Towson Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science, our first school to reach 100% faculty participation in the 2026 AOTF St. Catherine Challenge! The St. Catherine Challenge is a national student-led fundraiser that raises money for AOTF's Intervention Research Grants, which support innovative early-stage studies that drive the occupational therapy profession forward.

Is your school ready to join the movement? All first-time participating schools that sign up before October 31 will be entered into a raffle to receive free AOTF prize packs! 👀🎁

Sign up today: https://www.aotf.org/stcatherinechallenge

This week, the 2025 AOTF Planning Grant Collective Committee, comprising current and past Board Chairs and our CEO, brou...
10/22/2025

This week, the 2025 AOTF Planning Grant Collective Committee, comprising current and past Board Chairs and our CEO, brought together more than 25 interdisciplinary experts for our 2025 Planning Grant Collective: "Coaching in Occupational Therapy."

From dietitians and mental health professionals to speech-language pathologists and coaches, participants gathered in Alexandria to explore how coaching can be incorporated into occupational therapy practice.

There, they examined coaching through three key lenses:
🔷 Essential elements
🔷Curriculum, training, and competency
🔷Research priorities

Across all groups, a few messages were clear: the need to establish a common language for coaching, define its role within occupational therapy, and create a framework for integrating it into practice.

This meeting marks the first step toward developing collaborative teams that will create action steps, white papers, and pilot programs aimed at advancing a client-centered, coaching-infused approach to occupational therapy practice.

Stay tuned as we share more insights from this invigorating event!

New research by Victor et al. (2025) reveals important insights into mental health among older adults with sensory impai...
10/21/2025

New research by Victor et al. (2025) reveals important insights into mental health among older adults with sensory impairments!

While community integration scores were similarly high across all participants in retirement communities and senior day centers, those with hearing impairments reported significantly elevated stress and anxiety levels. Notably, higher community integration was associated with lower depression, highlighting the protective power of belonging and engagement.

Read the full article at OTJR: https://ow.ly/lpmH50X9VOH

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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.