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The call for nominations for the 2025 Elections is now open! The Volunteer Leadership Development Committee invites AOTA members to nominate yourself or a colleague for over 40 elected volunteer positions now through October 14. Find more info & submit:

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From hoops to helping hands! 🏀 Congrats to @IowaWBB #Hawkeyes star @GabbieMarshall on her next slam dunk move to UNC for a Master's in #OccupationalTherapy ! 🎓 Best of luck on this exciting journey, Gabbie! Your skills will be perfect for our profession!

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Navigating everyday tasks like cooking can be challenging for people with physical limitations. AOTA President @adstover81 joins AOTA member Dré Feltren & other #OT practitioners to offer strategies & resources to overcome such challenges. Read more:

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Cooking with physical limitations? Try these creative workarounds.

If you have physical challenges, there are appliances and strategies to help safely prep food, cook and bake.

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100 Years of OT! Happy #OTCentennial ! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

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An important message from AOTA’s leadership on justice and systemic racism.

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AOTA members helped design Xbox Adaptive Controller, and you might cry watching its #SuperBowl ad: #GamingForEveryone

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The therapy cap is officially repealed! We are thrilled to share this news! OT clients will get therapy based on medical necessity, not an arbitrary $$$ amount! Read a message from @ajlamb1216 :

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Boston Marathon survivors, Jess and Patrick, share how occupational therapy changed their lives. #WhatOTCanDo #OTMonth

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On this day in 1992: President Bush designated 10/14/92 as National Occupational Therapy Day! #OTCentennial

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Study finds #occupationaltherapy only spending category to reduce hospital readmissions

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Occupational therapist working in the ICU: "There's a person inside the patient." AOTA member Megan Evangelist shares how OT is at the heart of COVID-19 recovery at NYU Langone Health. Via @doctorschannel #COVID19andOT #healthcareheroes #COVID19

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This is Griffin. He just got his OT degree. He wants to congratulate all of the other OT and OTA grads out there. 13/10 would help him study for the NBCOT.

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Tell us your favorite occupational therapy quotes! Which quotes make you proud to be in the profession? #OTMonth

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On the front lines in the battle against COVID-19, occupational therapy practitioners are making a difference in helping patients recover from occupational deprivation and isolation, connect with families, and re-engage in daily occupations.

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We ♥️ ♥️♥️♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️♥️♥️ ♥️♥️♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ #healthpolicyvalentines

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Well, well, well what do we have here? It's a therapeutic use of elf! Thanks for sharing the image, Francis Javier Battad!

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But first. Let me take a selfie. AOTA President at today's #AOTA16 Welcome Ceremony. With 10,000 of her friends.

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"Most coronavirus patients put on ventilators do not survive. For those that do, [occupational therapist] Maura Regan is there to guide them through the long and difficult journey to recovery." Via @nypost

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Oh, you know, just the perfect quote about #occupationaltherapy . By AOTA President Ginny Stoffel. http://t.co/7uvDaRUf3O

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Happy #OTMonth ! Share our graphic and let us know how you will promote #occupationaltherapy and the #OTcentennial !

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Brandon lost both legs from an IED explosion in Afghanistan. He thinks #OccupationalTherapy can do amazing things. #whatotcando

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Love to see #occupationaltherapy helping people reach their goals. 😘

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Mom and dad practicing the “kissing” exercise recommended by the occupational therapist. My dad is recovering from a stroke, and mom has his back. They’re love is 57 years strong. Spread some love today. @piersmorgan #truelove #57years #spreadlove

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"Occupational therapy is the ultimate problem-solving profession." A clip from our new video about what OT can do for you. #whatOTcando

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Today we remember Stephen Hawking who understood the importance of occupation and benefited from occupational therapy.

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Celebrate #WorldOTday tomorrow by promoting #occupationaltherapy . We have lots of simple but effective ideas here

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An occupational therapist shares her experiences using everyday activities to help coronavirus survivors battle through delirium, hallucinations, and disorientation following treatment. Via @businessinsider

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ADVOCACY WIN! After a decade of advocacy, AOTA is pleased to announce that OT practitioners are officially covered & reimbursed by Medicare to perform telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries retroactive to 3/1/20 during the public health emergency!

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Matt Damon plays an occupational therapist in the film Downsizing. How was OT represented? We summarize it here:

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. @AlRoker says his son’s future is “limitless” thanks to #occupationaltherapy . Watch his #AOTA17 video: #OTMonth

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Happy OT Month! This year’s theme is “Occupational Therapy: Passion. Purpose. Possibility.” What does this mean to you? Share your personal interpretation of this theme with #OTMonth .

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With the help of OT, this quadruple amputee signed his name for the first time in 7 years after double arm transplant.

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Occupational therapy was founded on 3/15/17. Celebrate our 100th bday on Wednesday by wearing OT apparel & sharing photos with #OTCentennial

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AOTA has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Conference & Expo ( #AOTA20 ), scheduled for March 26-29 in Boston, due to the continued rapid spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Read a statement and FAQs here:

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She’s not a grumpy little lady. She’s not a condition. She’s not therapy minutes. Read this heartfelt letter about the empathy needed for clients who have difficult moments.

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83% of recent #occupationaltherapy grads had a job offer within 3 months of graduating. http://t.co/rpxmB9ChUH http://t.co/UvBsSe2IgI

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It’s official—the president signed the act that will allow OTAs and PTAs to be reimbursed by Tricare. Thank you for supporting AOTA advocacy!

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You probably already knew this, but you have one of the most meaningful jobs in America: http://t.co/sjBmHcFllu http://t.co/ejPBSXoR11

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Happy #WorldOTday ! Show what #occupationaltherapy can do for our clients—share these 10 videos today: #whatotcando

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Today, @AOTAInc @APTAtweets and @ASHAWeb shared with CMS stories about SNF layoffs and related policy changes. We raised concerns that Medicare beneficiaries may be harmed without access to medically necessary therapy. We are committed to advocacy for professionals and patients.

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On this day, 80 yrs ago, Eleanor Roosevelt attended an AOTA Banquet. Did you know she was a fan of OT? #OTCentennial

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Today the President signed into law legislation to address the #opioidcrisis that includes #occupationaltherapy as a pain management treatment.

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"What is occupational therapy?" In case you missed it earlier this week, OT on Jeopardy! (Photo credit: @ShawnPhippsPhD ) #occupationaltherapy

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Occupational therapy assistant @MtiltonOTA saw OTAs & PTAs weren’t part of “Rehab Night” for the @RedSox , so she spoke up.🗣️ And then got to throw the first pitch.⚾

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Occupational therapy consistently ranks high as one of the top jobs: #OTMonth

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Today’s #OTPhoto letter is “V.” OT students increased #OTMonth ’s “visibility” with their signs on the @TODAYshow !

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Occupational therapy—keeping older adults out of facilities and safely in their homes by making minor adjustments.

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Happy #OTCentennial ! We’re excited to celebrate 100 years of #occupationaltherapy in 2017! Explore OT’s history:

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As we wrap up #AOTA18 , let's get ready for #AOTA19 in New Orleans! Who is coming with us?

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#Occupationaltherapy helping you do the things that occupy your time since 1917.

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Happy spring! In this photo, an occupational therapist helps patients fly a kite on the lawn in front of St. Louis Children’s Hospital in 1924. #ChildrensCelebrates140 #GuardiansOfChildhood #ThrowbackThursday

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"I don't just care about your range of motion...I care about what you're going to do with your hand for the rest of your life." #whatotcando

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NASA announced that crew member Christina Koch will be the first female astronaut to land on the moon. Two occupational therapists, Beth Roros & Sasha-Gay Steward, helped build an injury prevention program for the team who created the first female-specific space suit! #OTMonth

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Happy 99th birthday to #occupationaltherapy ! Incorporated on the fifteenth day of March, A.D. 1917. 🎊 🎉

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Open letter to weary therapists thanks you for “choosing a career that gives life.” Read it & reflect (HT @otnotes )

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Watch an OT’s TED talk! @diyability spoke about accessible design at #TED2016 .

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Members: reaffirm your commitment to occupation-based practice by watching @ajlamb1216 's webinar (& earn free CE!).

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Occupational therapy is not only helping somebody return to something they love, but to be able to do it themselves. #WhatOTCanDo #OTMonth

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AJOT achieved its highest ever impact factor! 🎉💯 This GIF of 10K of your OT colleagues celebrating seems appropriate

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Congress agrees—20 years is enough! Exciting news on repealing the therapy cap from AOTA, APTA, & ASHA hearing:

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Happy #OTMonth ! AOTA President Wendy Hildenbrand, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA challenges you to make #occupationaltherapy a household word this month by telling others how the profession maximizes meaning and potential in everyday lives.

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OT Kerri Morgan won a bronze medal in the #Paralympics ! 🙌 She races again tomorrow! 📣

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Happy #WorldOTDay ! We are proud to celebrate the profession of occupational therapy with OT practitioners, educators, and students from around the globe! (Wondering how to participate? Spread the word about OT w/ this video):

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Share these ten powerful videos to show #WhatOTCanDo . Perfect for #31dayOTChallenge and #WorldOTday :

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Researchers told the @washingtonpost that the first thing a person diagnosed with dementia needs to do is hire an #occupationaltherapy practitioner.

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Thanks to AOTA advocacy, occupational therapy assistants will now be reimbursed by Tricare, the health program for uniformed service members and their families!

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This year’s #OTMonth theme is “Occupational Therapy: Embracing Challenges, Enhancing Lives.” Share the graphic that received more than 6,500 votes, and explain how your work and the profession honors this motto by using #OTMonth .

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View the pre-pub draft 4th edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process (OTPF-4). This revision features an increased focus on group & population clients, cornerstones of OT practice, & expanded examples for practice.

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Some OT clients have the best definitions of the profession! Promote #OTMonth by telling your clients' stories.

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Happy World OT Day! Each year our friends at @thewfot heighten the visibility of the profession on a global scale by spreading the word about OT using #worldOTday . Practitioners celebrate the day with community service projects. Share yours with us! .

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Show the world you love #occupationaltherapy by sharing this image. #OTMonth starts tomorrow! http://t.co/xethHdcL9E

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AOTA condemns the unlawful assault on the U.S. Capitol and the ongoing threats of violence, which stand in stark contrast to the values and ethics of the OT profession. Read the AOTA Board of Directors’ official statement, which contains resources, here:

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In 1921 New York Herald called OT “a mouthful” but said wounded vets didn’t care, they just wanted something to do!

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#AOTA members: The 4th edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process is now available! This revision includes an increased focus on group & population clients & features expanded examples for practice. Read framework on #AJOT .

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Nearly 90% of older adults want to stay in their current home. Here’s how #occupationaltherapy can help you live safely in your home. #WhatOTCanDo #OTMonth

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Take a break: watch this video to get a historical look at the first 100 years of occupational therapy. #OTCentennial

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Occupational therapy was in its infancy during the last American pandemic in 1918. Memoirs indicate that practitioners' roles were different than now in helping patients. What do you think the memoirs of 2020 will look like? #COVID19 #coronavirus

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The Ellen Show surprised these OT students by showing up at their dorm room! Check out the video and their story:

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Did you see the occupational therapist on the @TODAYshow ? Check out her story--> “With at least one patient a day I probably say, ‘If I can do this, you can do this.’”

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House bill passed yesterday. ✔ We expect therapy cap repeal to be in Senate bill. ✔ Senate voting tomorrow. ✔ Your advocacy is working! 👏 Check out OT @sherrynk 's letter to the editor:

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A first-of-its-kind study shows that occupational therapy and physical therapy provide functional benefits to patients in postacute care settings, with evidence of significant value across 1.4 million Medicare cases.

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On the last day of #OTMonth , here's a tip from AOTA President @ajlamb1216 : “Next time someone asks what you do for a living, paint the picture of how you’ve taken a problem and turned it into a solution.” #WhatOTCanDo

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We’re ready for all 13,000 of you! AOTA’s Conference Director Frank Gainer welcomes you to Philly! Let #AOTA17 begin!

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Occupational therapy on @TODAYshow ! "It's a calling." @alroker ❤️’s OT.

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“AOTA's Guide to Acknowledging the Impact of Discrimination, Stigma & Implicit Bias on Provision of Services,” is a resource for OT practitioners to enhance access to care, improve treatment outcomes, and advocate for equity in service for clients.

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The House passed a mental health reform bill today & OT is included! @HParsonsAOTA 's update:

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The 2020 #OTMonth slogan is: "Embracing Challenges, Enhancing Lives." We want to know which logo you like the best. Drop the corresponding number in a comment below and the winning design will be unveiled in November.

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The House passed the bill yesterday that includes a therapy cap repeal! Contact your senators now to ask them to include it in the bill they are voting on today.

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A permanent therapy cap repeal is in the House budget bill being voted on tonight! Senate could vote tomorrow. We are so close to a victory: #stopthecap

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It’s been 1 year since the Xbox Adaptive Controller’s #SuperBowl ad debut, and we’re still thrilled for the AOTA members who helped with the design. #GamingForEveryone #WeAllWin

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Recreating the Founders Photo because it's our BIRTHDAY! Happy 100th to the #occupationaltherapy profession! #OTCentennial

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On this day in 1965 Medicare was established & OT was included. @christinamAOTA shares the history: #OTCentennial

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AOTA will host our first “Be Heard—We’re Listening” session covering diversity, equity, and inclusion, on 6/18 from 8–9:30 p.m. ET. Hosted by AOTA President Wendy Hildenbrand and the National Occupational Therapy Black Caucus.

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Let's lighten this Monday's mood by sharing your favorite memes and gifs about occupational therapy. #OTMonth

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The Microsoft #GamingForEveryone ad was picked as the number 3 best ad of the #Superbowl by @USAToday ! We are still so excited for the AOTA members who helped design the controller: @OTunleashed @emustonfirsch @KaitlynJones_

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AOTA Members Help Design Xbox Adaptive Controller: You Might Cry Watching Its Super Bowl Ad

Watch the Super Bowl ad for the Xbox Adaptive Controller and find out how occupational therapists were a major part of the design and development team.

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Find out which videos followed the NFL in this year's #AdMeter voting.

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NASA + occupational therapy: helping improve astronauts' fine motor skills in space

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. View and share AOTA’s Tip Sheets, evidence-based practice resources, and official documents that highlight OT’s role in #mentalhealth #MHAM

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Congratulations @OTACnews and all who made this a success! What a beautiful tribute to kick off #OTCentennial 2017! #roseparade #OTfloat2017

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Here comes the @OTACnews float! #OTfloat2017 #roseparade

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After a double amputation, occupational therapy helped Brandon get to the point where he could be independent and drive again. #WhatOTCanDo #OTMonth

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"Some days I feel like I'm always asking for help." New practitioners get honest about starting their first OT job:

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Nearly 600 OT practitioners convened on Capitol Hill today for #OTHillDay . Their message: OT helps clients live life to its fullest. Unable to attend today? AOTA’s Virtual Hill Week continues today through September 30. Let your voice be heard!

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