What are the opening hours?

Monday 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 8am - 5pm Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday 8am - 5pm

OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California

Home
United States
Sacramento, CA
OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California, 3620 American River Drive, Suite 230, Sacramento, CA.

01/10/2026

9th Annual OT in Oncology Symposium (5.5 PDUs)- Virtual, February 7, 2026

8:45 am – 9:45 am
Humanizing Critical Care: The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Oncology ICU,
Christina Watkins, OTR (TX), MOT, BCPR

Currently, there is limited information encompassing the full breadth of the role of occupational therapy (OT) for the critically ill oncology population. As the presence of OT continues to grow in both oncology and critical care settings, this session will explore how occupational therapy practitioners can provide meaningful and impactful services for these patients at this stage in their lifespan. Areas of focus will include OT’s role within the A-F Bundle, and address topics such as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), delirium, coping, participation in
meaningful and leisure-based activities during an intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and support during end-of-life care through legacy building. Attendees will leave with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to support this medically complex and often underserved
population.

Christina Watkins, MOT, OTR (TX), MOT, BCPR, is a senior occupational therapy practitioner and
ICU clinical specialist at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she has served since 2019. She holds a master’s in occupational therapy from the University of Texas
Medical Branch and received a Bachelor of Science in allied health from Texas A&M. Watkins is a dedicated advocate for advancing OT practitioners' role in critical care and oncology rehabilitation.

01/10/2026

🎉 Stronger Together: OTAC Education Alliance 🎉

OTAC is deeply grateful to the occupational therapy and OTA programs across California that have joined the OTAC Education Alliance. Your commitment demonstrates the power of collaboration between academic programs and our state association—a partnership that is essential to the strength and future of our profession.

We proudly recognize the programs that have already signed on:
✨ Biola University
✨ USC Chan Division
✨ Dominican University of California
✨ Southern California University of Health Sciences
✨ Keck Graduate Institute
✨ Santa Ana College
✨ University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
✨ Samuel Merritt University

Students make up the largest percentage of OTAC members, and your support helps ensure they are connected, supported, and prepared to lead the field of occupational therapy forward in California.

Thank you for standing with OTAC and investing in the future of our profession. 💜

01/09/2026

9th Annual OT in Oncology Symposium – Virtual (5.5 PDUs)- February 7, 2026

8:30 am – 8:45 am: Welcome
Sherry M. Hite, MOT, OTR/L, Moderator and Symposium Coordinator

01/09/2026

OTAC is proud to present the 9th Annual Oncology Symposium! February 7, 2026 VIRTUAL

Symposium Schedule (5.5 PDUs)
8:30am-8:45am: Welcome
8:45am-9:45am: Humanizing Critical Care: The Role of OT in the Oncology ICU
9:45am-10:45am: Closing the Great Divide: Prospective Screening of OT Services to Reduce Ongoing Participation and Performance Restrictions Throughout the Cancer Care Continuum
10:45am-11:00am: Break
11:00am-12:00pm: Strategies to Improve Access to OT Services for Children with Cancer
12:00pm-1:00pm: Integrating Functional Cognition into Oncology Care: Practical Approaches Across Practice Settings
1:00pm-1:15pm: Break
1:15pm-2:15pm: Type 2 Diabetes and Cancer Care: The Double Whammy
2:15pm-2:30pm: Wrap up and Q&A

Early Bird (ends January 12, 2026)
Members - Practitioners $89 | Students $59
Nonmembers - Practitioners $109 | Students $79

Advanced (between January 13, 2026 through February 6, 2026)
Members - Practitioners $109 | Students $79
Nonmembers - Practitioners $129 | Students $99

We will see you there!

01/08/2026

Day in the Life Series #16 | Mental Health OT Edition
Presenters: Praveen Injeti, OTD, MA, OTR/L

This Day in the Life event will cover what working in the behavioral health setting as an occupational therapist looks like daily. Dr. Praveen Injeti will speak about his role as a mental health OT, how he got into the setting, and will have a short Q&A section.

When: January 21, 2026, 5:00-6:00 pm | Virtual
Cost: Complimentary for OTAC Student Member | $5 for OTAC Student Nonmember

About the presenter: Praveen Injeti, OTD, MA, OTR/Lhas been a practicing occupational therapist since 1999 with expertise in mental health. He earned his OTD and OT degree from Loma Linda University, where he now serves as Department Chair and Assistant Professor. Dr. Injeti’s clinical experience spans long-term care, psychiatry, and home health, and he currently works in a locked psychiatric hospital serving children and adolescents. Passionate about education and clinical practice, he views his work as a calling that reflects his faith and commitment to helping others.

See you there!

01/07/2026

Special Topics Forum | HR 1 and the Impact on Occupational Therapy.

Presenters Samia Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA;Jessica Moran, MPH; and Jennifer Snyder, MPA

This session will provide an accessible overview of House of Representatives (HR) 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and its potential implications for occupational therapy (OT) practice in California. We will examine how proposed changes could influence service delivery, workforce requirements, reimbursement, and advocacy priorities, and discuss what OT practitioners and students need to know to stay informed and engaged. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how HR 1 may shape the future of OT in California, and concrete ways to support the profession through ongoing policy developments. This session will include time for Q&A.

Learning Objectives
✔️Identify key provisions of HR 1 and explain how they affect occupational therapy practice, reimbursement, and workforce development in California.
✔️Engage in action steps towards advocacy as OT practitioners and students in the face of policy changes introduced by HR 1.

DATE AND TIME
January 20, 2026
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Virtual - Zoom

COST
FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS

See ya there!

01/05/2026

Special Topics Forum: Winning from Within: How Occupational Therapy Practitioners Lead, Inspire, and Elevate Everyday Practices.

Part of the Education Passport!

Presenter Rhonda Windham, OTD, OTR/L

This engaging professional development session will explore leadership and motivation through the lens of occupational therapy (OT), elite sports, and real-world practice. Drawing from experiences as a national championship athlete, professional sports executive, and OT educator, Rhonda Windham, OTD, OTR/L, will challenge participants to redefine winning, not as perfection or burnout, but as purpose-driven leadership from within. Attendees will gain practical strategies to strengthen motivation, influence workplace culture, and step confidently into everyday leadership roles.

Learning Objectives
✔️Participants will be able to:
✔️Identify leadership behaviors that occupational therapy practitioners demonstrate daily and describe how these skills translate to influence within clinical and organizational settings.
✔️Apply motivation principles to support personal resilience, professional engagement, and team culture in occupational therapy practice.
✔️Develop one actionable leadership habit that supports sustainable performance and ‘winning from within’ in the new year.

Fee Free. Exclusive for OTAC members only.

DATE AND TIME
January 13, 2026
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom

We will see you there!

12/12/2025

OTAC Region 4 Virtual Meet and Greet!

Join OTAC’s Region 4 Director-Elect, Grace Perry, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, for a free … fun … friendly … face-to-face (virtually) meet and greet. This is where your membership becomes friendship.

Bring a craft project to work on or just a beverage to enjoy great conversation with.

Seasonal apparel welcome

Wonder what geographic area Region 4 covers? Click here for the OTAC Region map.

DATE AND TIME
December 17, 2025
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom

COST
Complimentary for OTAC members only.
Must be an OTAC member to register

12/11/2025

We are pleased and proud that AOTA President Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, and OTAC President Samia Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA were invited to represent occupational therapy at a press conference in Glendale, California, sponsored by Congresswoman Laura Friedman, on Monday, December 8, 2025. Anvarizadeh spoke on behalf of the profession; you can see the clip on Representative Laura Friedman’s page: https://ow.ly/qeHW50XHzVj

This rally and press conference was held in response to the issue of nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and social work (to name a few professions) being categorized as graduate programs, instead of professional programs which will extremely limit the amount of student loans a student is eligible for starting July 1, 2026. Such a shift would lower the federal tuition cap and make it significantly harder for future occupational therapy practitioners to access the education required to join the healthcare workforce and meet the needs of clients we serve. Fewer providers and reduced access to vital OT services will greatly impact communities already facing barriers to care.

Anvarizadeh stated, "This is an equity issue. This is an access issue. And this is an issue that includes all of us. Congress can and must fix this problem by adding occupational therapy to the definition of professional programs. More importantly, this is an all hands on deck issue where state and national occupational therapy leaders should come together to coalition build with each other and across disciplines."

Contact your congressmember today to express your concerns that they must protect access to financial aid for OT students and ensure access to services for their constituents. The US Department of Education is NOT fulfilling the will of Congress!

Find more information on the AOTA website and take action: https://ow.ly/GcWB50XHzVh

12/11/2025

Former OTAC president Heather Kitching joined U.S. Representative Judy Chu and her husband, Mike Eng, for their 17th Annual Toy Drive, a joyful holiday celebration benefiting the community.

On the left is longtime OTAC leader, Lora Woo, who made a generous donation of toys on behalf of OTAC, leading to a special verbal acknowledgment of our organization.

A wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with community leaders near and far!

12/09/2025

A Letter to the Profession About the OTAC 2026 and 2027 Annual Conferences

Dear Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students in California,

The OTAC Board, our Executive Director, and I want to share an important update about the future of our OTAC Annual Conference. After thoughtful review and careful consideration of both fiscal responsibility and member needs, the Board has decided to host the 2026 and 2027 Annual Conferences in Pasadena at the Hilton Pasadena. In 2026 we will celebrate OTAC’s 50th Anniversary, and in 2027 we will celebrate the 110th anniversary of occupational therapy.

Historically, we have rotated conference locations between Northern and Southern California to promote equitable access. While this remains important, the financial realities we face—rising post-COVID costs for hotels and related expenses—have made identifying an affordable, sustainable northern option increasingly challenging. To ensure the long-term stability of the association, we must make decisions that minimize risk and support our financial health.

The Pasadena Hilton has offered us a favorable two-year financial package that we cannot overlook. With registration and exhibitor participation essential to our budget, this agreement allows us to continue delivering a high-quality educational experience while keeping financial risks low.

We want to be transparent: this was not an easy decision. We know how important regional representation is, and we did not depart from our preferred rotation lightly. But strong financial footing is essential.

We remain committed to ensuring accessible, high-quality education in all regions. We are working with colleagues in Northern California to organize an in-person symposium in Spring 2026, ideally with space provided to OTAC “in kind,” allowing us to offer an additional educational event in the north without added financial burden. Our goal is to reinstate the Western Regional OT Spring Symposium in the near future, in collaboration with neighboring states.

Over the past year, we hosted more than 50 Special Topic Forums and Symposia. With the launch of the Education Passport, members now receive at least one free PDU each month —many of which are recorded and available online to ensure that geography is never a barrier to learning.

None of this—our conference, programs, advocacy, or community—would be possible without you. We are profoundly grateful to our members and for the trust, commitment, and passion you bring to the profession. Your support sustains this association.

Every choice we make has one goal: to ensure that OTAC continues to thrive, to serve, and to uplift the occupational therapy community throughout California. Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

With Gratitude,
Samia H. Rafeedie, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA
President, Occupational Therapy Association of California

12/09/2025

Special Topic Forum | Practical Strategies to Integrate Cultural Responsiveness in Pediatric Feeding Intervention in OT

Presenter Merry Lee, OTD, OTR/L

This session will highlight actionable strategies for integrating cultural responsiveness into pediatric feeding interventions within occupational therapy. Participants will learn how to honor family food traditions, mealtime routines, and cultural values to improve engagement and outcomes.

December 17, 2025 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Virtual - Zoom

COST
$19 Members
$29 Nonmember

https://ow.ly/7eYu50XG1FO

Address

3620 American River Drive, Suite 230
Sacramento, CA
95864

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.otaconline.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California:

Shortcuts

Featured

Better Days Psychiatric Nursing, Inc.
2000 L. Street, #150

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Sacramento?

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

01/05/2026

12/12/2025

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

Address

Opening Hours

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Featured

Share