Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association - RIOTA

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πŸ“£ Please Join Us!RIOTA Annual Business Meeting 2025πŸ—“ Wednesday, November 19, 2025πŸ•• 6:00–8:30 PMπŸ“ New England Institute o...
11/13/2025

πŸ“£ Please Join Us!
RIOTA Annual Business Meeting 2025

πŸ—“ Wednesday, November 19, 2025
πŸ•• 6:00–8:30 PM
πŸ“ New England Institute of Technology
1 New England Tech Blvd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
(Hybrid event)

Agenda:
✨ 6:00–6:30 β€” Business Meeting
✨ 6:30–8:00 β€” Featured Speakers

Topic:
πŸ‘‰ Impacts of Federal Actions on
β€’ Medicare
β€’ Medicaid
β€’ Department of Education
β€’ What AOTA is doing
β€’ How RIOTA and individuals can take action

πŸ“£ Please Join Us!RIOTA Annual Business Meeting 2025πŸ—“ Wednesday, November 19, 2025πŸ•• 6:00–8:30 PMπŸ“ New England Institute o...
11/11/2025

πŸ“£ Please Join Us!
RIOTA Annual Business Meeting 2025

πŸ—“ Wednesday, November 19, 2025
πŸ•• 6:00–8:30 PM
πŸ“ New England Institute of Technology
1 New England Tech Blvd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
(Hybrid event)

Agenda:
✨ 6:00–6:30 β€” Business Meeting
✨ 6:30–8:00 β€” AOTA Speakers

Topic:
πŸ‘‰ Impacts of Federal Actions on
β€’ Medicare
β€’ Medicaid
β€’ Department of Education
β€’ What AOTA is doing
β€’ How RIOTA and individuals can take action

All are welcome β€” members, future members, and nonmembers! πŸ’™

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Save the Date! 🌿Join us for the next RIOTA Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) event:Incorporating Yoga & Mindfu...
11/09/2025

πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Save the Date! 🌿
Join us for the next RIOTA Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG) event:
Incorporating Yoga & Mindfulness into your Pediatric Toolbox

πŸ“… Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
πŸ“ Location: NEIT, Room N302 β€” In-person (strongly encouraged) & virtual option available

Learn how yoga and mindfulness-based approaches can support children and adolescents, and discover practical ways to apply these tools in OT practice.

10/26/2025

We are looking for volunteers to help make the Fall 2025 MAOT/RIOTA Annual Conference another amazing event!
πŸ“… Friday, November 7th
πŸ“ Norwood, MA

Whether you can give an hour or spend the whole day with us, your help makes a huge difference!
Interested? Fill out the Volunteer Survey here
πŸ‘‰ https://forms.gle/nGVyufuMGS7Eh89f8

Questions? Contact Temor Amin-Arsala, MAOT Volunteer Rep

🌟 From Self-Awareness to Impact: Leveraging Your OT TalentsπŸ“… Wednesday, October 29, 2025πŸ•“ 60-minute virtual interactive ...
10/26/2025

🌟 From Self-Awareness to Impact: Leveraging Your OT Talents
πŸ“… Wednesday, October 29, 2025
πŸ•“ 60-minute virtual interactive session

Discover how your unique strengths can drive diversity, equity, and inclusion in occupational therapy!
Gain tools to:
✨ Define DEI in OT practice
πŸ’ͺ Identify your personal strengths (HIGH5 assessment)
βš–οΈ Break down barriers to occupational justice
🎯 Develop actionable DEI goals
πŸ’¬ Reflect on cultural humility & bias

Let’s grow together β€” strengthening our practice and community through inclusion and self-awareness. πŸ’™

United in diversity. Rooted in equity. Powered by inclusion.

Register today! It’s shaping up to be a great event!
10/06/2025

Register today! It’s shaping up to be a great event!

Registration is OPEN for the MAOT/RIOTA 2025 Annual Conference!

✨ Shining and Thriving with Occupational Therapy ✨
πŸ—“οΈ Friday, November 7, 2025
πŸ“ Four Points by Sheraton - Norwood, MA

Register today and explore the full Conference Brochure here:
https://www.maot.org/event-6146107

Early Bird pricing is available through October 1β€”don’t miss the best rates! 🐦

Registration is open!
09/17/2025

Registration is open!

Registration is OPEN for the MAOT/RIOTA 2025 Annual Conference!✨ Shining and Thriving with Occupational Therapy βœ¨πŸ—“οΈ  Fri...
09/07/2025

Registration is OPEN for the MAOT/RIOTA 2025 Annual Conference!

✨ Shining and Thriving with Occupational Therapy ✨
πŸ—“οΈ Friday, November 7, 2025
πŸ“ Four Points by Sheraton - Norwood, MA

Register today and explore the full Conference Brochure here:
https://www.maot.org/event-6146107

Early Bird pricing is available through October 1β€”don’t miss the best rates! 🐦

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the field of adult physical rehabilitation? We are seeking a dynamic, passiona...
07/29/2025

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the field of adult physical rehabilitation? We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and visionary leader to step into the role of Chairperson for the Adult Physical Disability Special Interest Group (SIG) for the 2025-2027 term. This role is more than a position β€” it is an opportunity to lead, inspire, and elevate the work of occupational therapy practitioners across Rhode Island. Interested but worried about impostor syndrome? Reach out anyway, mentorship available!

Join us for an engaging and informative virtual event hosted by the RIOTA Adult Physical Disabilities Special Interest G...
05/12/2025

Join us for an engaging and informative virtual event hosted by the RIOTA Adult Physical Disabilities Special Interest Group (SIG)!

Topic: Orthopedics and Dynasplint
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM EST
Location: ZOOM
REGISTER HERE: https://www.riota.org/event-6158140?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/12/2025

Presenters: Jacob Riccitelli, COF (Certified Orthotic Fitter, Director of Foot and Ankle) and Lori Wheeler, CHT, OTR/L

This session will cover:
βœ… The clinical rationale behind Dynasplint use
βœ… The ordering process and best practices
βœ… How to identify ideal orthopedic/arthritic patient candidates

Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees 24 hours prior to the event. If you registered but can no longer attend, please email riota@riota.org at least 24 hours in advance.

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