It’s always the little things. Cooking a meal with a loved one. Holding a child. Going for a drive. Walking around the house unassisted. For someone living with limitations, performing these everyday tasks is an accomplishment. That’s why this April we’re celebrating occupational therapy and the OT professionals who help change their clients’ lives for the better.
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month
Established in 1980 and spearheaded by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Occupational Therapy Month strives to educate, empower, and equip OTs and OTAs to better serve their clients.
This year, the AOTA announced their commemorative campaign theme: “Inspiring Hope, Changing Lives.” The goal of the campaign is to educate the public about occupational therapy:
- What it is
- Why we might need it
- How to ask for it
- Its impact on one’s overall quality of life
Ready to start celebrating occupational therapy?
To help occupational therapy professionals celebrate this April, these tips are designed to inspire the conversation around OTs and the work they do. From quick social media posts to blogs and podcasts, here are some simple ways to celebrate the work that occupational therapy professionals do every day.
- Issue a local proclamation. Learn how to create and implement a proclamation with your local government step by step.
- Promote OT online. Social media junkies and newbies alike will love these 10 ideas for promoting OT online.
- Download these fun (and free!) OT graphics. The AOTA has released a series of new, free graphics that you can download and share in celebration of OT Month. Don’t forget to use the #OTMonth hashtag when you share these.
- Listen to an OT Month podcast. Listen to occupational therapists Shannen Marie Coley and Dr. Heather Jackson-Pena, as they use their platforms to educate thousands in celebration of Occupational Therapy Month.
Equipping OTs and OTAs around the nation
Elite is committed to providing occupational therapists with quality AOTA-approved CE courses that not only help them meet their state CE requirements but also empower OTs with the knowledge and skills they need to better serve their clients.
