LATEST NEWS  

Registration is Now Open for our 2024 ILOTA Annual Conference!

We are excited to announce that attendee registration is now open for our 2024 ILOTA Annual Conference! Featuring an in-person, two-day conference on Friday, November 22nd, and Saturday, November 23rd, and virtual on-demand courses available in November and December, you can earn up to 38 CEUs (virtual and in-person combined) from over 60 courses and more than 30 poster sessions. Browse the detailed course descriptions, list of presenters, educational content areas, and registration fees from our main Conference webpage here. 

 

2024 ILOTA Annual Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Registration is now open!

Check out our Sponsorship and Exhibitor Packages for the 2024 ILOTA Annual Conference! Join us this year as a "Solution Partner", as we seek sponsors and exhibitors to invest in our upcoming conference! Browse the diverse and affordable marketing packages that are now available, including opportunities for in-kind sponsors. View all of the packages and register here!

 

Seeking ILOTA Task Force Members to Review EI Language Around Roles and Responsibilities of OTs and OTAs, Including Supervision

ILOTA is seeking members to join a task force that will review requirements for roles of OTs and OTAs, including supervision, who work in Early Intervention (EI). This task force will meet virtually one to two times per month for an estimated six months. We are seeking a diverse group (including geographic areas) of OT Practitioners who have worked in EI, have first-hand knowledge of the partnership between OT and OTA, or are familiar with current regulations and reimbursements. If interested, please email ILOTA Executive Board Director of Advocacy Brenda Koverman at [email protected] by November 8, 2024.

 

ILOTA Wins AOTA Award from the Affiliated State Association Presidents (ASAP)

We are honored to have been recognized by AOTA and the the Affiliated State Association Presidents (ASAP) during the 2024 AOTA INSPIRE conference. We enjoyed an amazing membership growth of 54% due to our expansive continuing education curriculum in 2023-24, and AOTA and ASAP awarded us with the Continuing Education award. Read more here!

 

ILOTA Member-only CE Discount Partnerships

Did you know that ILOTA members can take advantage of significant discounts for online CE courses through MedBridge, ERI - Education Resources, Inc., and Aspire OT? Learn more and access the CE discount codes in our member-only area here. Members will need to log in.  (Not a member? Join today!)

 

Highlights of the New Illinois OT Practice Act

We are pleased to introduce you to our new Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act. It passed both the House and the Senate unanimously, and was signed by the Governor in July, 2023. It went into effect on January 1, 2024. For now, we have posted the highlights on our ILOTA Legislative Updates webpage here, including a 5-page PDF describing key sections. UPDATE: The new Illinois OT Practice Act Rules are now available here.

 

ILOTA Membership Survey Results: Now Available to Review and Download

In the fall of 2023, we launched a comprehensive "2023 ILOTA Member / Non-Member Feedback Survey" that was sent to over 7,000 members and non-members. Nearly 400 people took the time to share their thoughts and feedback on ILOTA's programming, membership benefits, and services. (If you were one of the respondents, thank you!) We are now pleased to share with you the 41-page PDF entitled, "ILOTA 2023 Feedback Survey Report". The easy-to-read report can be scanned for highlights and trends, or you can delve into the data, statistics, and charts. You can access the PDF here. 

 

New: Doctoral Capstone Resources

Are you interested in learning more about entry-level occupational therapy doctoral capstones? We've placed some excellent (free) resources on our webpage under the "Education" menu tab at the top. Or just go to the page directly here!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS  

ILOTA Therapeutic Modalities for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Electrical and Thermal Course

Our next PAMs course will be held in January, 2025. Registration will open later this fall - check back here on our homepage for updates. You can review the course curriculum from the last Modalities course here. 

 

UPDATED - ILOTA Pre-OT Mentorship Program - New Dates for 2024!

The ILOTA Community Outreach Committee is excited to introduce the ILOTA Pre-OT Mentorship Program. This program has been designed in an effort to advocate for the equity, inclusion, and diversity of the Occupational Therapy profession. We aim to support the AOTA Vision 2025 by providing prospective OT/OTA students with informational resources and first-hand experience relative to OT. Learn more about the 2024 program here.

What is ILOTA?

The Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA) is the official representative of the occupational therapy profession in the State of Illinois. ILOTA acknowledges and promotes professional excellence through a proactive, organized collaboration with occupational therapy personnel, the health care community, governmental agencies, and consumers.

Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Focus Areas

Our Vision is "ILOTA is a multifaceted association committed to enhancing health and well-being through the utilization of best occupational therapy practices in Illinois." And our Mission is "ILOTA is recognized as the premier occupational therapy resource in Illinois.  We strive to advance the best practice of occupational therapy through serving, supporting and promoting the profession." Learn more about our Core Values and Strategic Focus Areas.

Why Join ILOTA?

We invite you to join over 1,200 of your colleagues by becoming a member of our association. Producing valuable continuing education programs, facilitating professional networking opportunities, and advocating for our profession are just a few hallmarks of our legacy. View our membership benefits and dues options.

ILOTA UPDATES

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Special Interest Section (SIS) Upcoming Meetings

The JEDI SIS has several upcoming monthly Zoom meetings that are free and open to anyone: COTAD Connections Meetings and the JEDI SIS Committee Meetings. Read more and view the schedule.

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Launch of the "Dear JEDI" Column in The Communique Newsletter

What is Dear JEDI?: Dear JEDI is a column within the ILOTA quarterly Communique where question(s) from OTPs and OT/OTA students regarding JEDI in everyday practice and learning environments will be answered. Submit your questions here.

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Access Recordings of Past ILOTA Live Virtual Events

Did you know that we have posted nearly 20 ILOTA Live Virtual Events from 2021 and 2022? Most of these recordings are available for free for members and non-members. Click on the image above or here to see the complete list.

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Help Promote OT in Illinois with Video Clips

ILOTA is currently working on developing promotional and educational videos and content about OT from Illinois OTs, OTAs, and students!  We would love contributors from as many practice settings and geographical regions of Illinois as possible, so please consider contributing! Read more...
 
Impact of COVID-19 on our Community

ILOTA recognizes the impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) on individuals, families, the nation, and our world as we all adapt to these uncertain times. For the latest updates, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).