LATEST NEWS  

UPDATE: Deadline for Nominations Extended to June 30th - Seeking Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Executive Board Nominations for President-Elect and Director of Advocacy

We are excited to announce that two ILOTA Executive Board positions are now open for nominations! The two positions are: President-Elect and Director of Advocacy. The ILOTA Board wants and needs your active involvement! Voting will occur this summer for positions which start September 1, 2025. Learn more about the nominations process and review the position descriptions here. The deadline for nominations is extended to June 30, 2025. 

 

The 2025 ILOTA Awards Nomination Window is Now Open!

Each year, ILOTA recognizes distinguished colleagues, students, and community partners for their important contributions to the profession. Do you know of an ILOTA member who is deserving of being honored? We also offer two awards for non-members. The nominations deadline is August 31, 2025. See the full list of the 15 awards and learn more here. 

 

The 2025 Required CE Courses for Illinois Licensure Renewal are Now Available from ILOTA!

The four 2025 required* CE courses for Illinois licensure renewal are now available from ILOTA. Access each of them from the "Education" drop-down menu tab at the top of the page. Or link directly to them here: Ethics Training Course, Sexual Harassment Training Course, Implicit Bias Awareness Training Course, and Dementia Training Course for Healthcare Professionals (*the Dementia Training Course is not required for all OT practitioners - learn more here.) Each course is FREE for ILOTA members, and $25 for non-members. (Not a member? Join today!)  A new, fifth required course for 2025 is on Cultural Competency Training. We expect to have a training course to meet this new requirement by mid-summer 2025.   

  

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!)

 

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 Live Virtual Event on June 26, 2025: "Complex Hand Nerve Injury and Reconstruction"

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:30 pm for an engaging and educational presentation by Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon Robert Gray, MD, of Endeavor Health Orthopaedic & Spine Institute on “Complex Hand Nerve Injury and Reconstruction.” This is part of the ILOTA Surgeon Series Webinars sponsored by the Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab Special Interest Section. 1.5 contact hours of CE credit. Members $37, Non-members $74. (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register here. 

 

UPDATED - ILOTA Pre-OT Mentorship Program - New Dates for 2025!

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 2025 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, Strategic Focus Areas, and Strategic Plan

Our Vision is: "ILOTA is the premier occupational therapy resource in Illinois." And our Mission is: "ILOTA is a multifaceted organization committed to promoting and advocating for the occupational therapy profession and supporting practitioners and students in the pursuit of quality and ethical services in Illinois." Learn more about our Core Values and Strategic Focus Areas, and view our 2024-2027 ILOTA Strategic Plan here.

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).