LATEST NEWS

Registration is Now OPEN for our 2022 ILOTA Annual Conference!

Join us for a very special event as we return to an in-person, one-day conference on Friday, November 18th, AND we are offering virtual, on-demand courses throughout October, November, and December. Earn 30+ CE hours! Learn more and register here... 

 

Announcing our 2022-23 ILOTA Executive Board Members!

We are excited to announce our 2022-23 ILOTA Executive Board members, whose terms began on September 1st:

  • President: Beverly Menninger

  • Secretary: Robin Jones

  • Director of Advocacy: Brenda Koverman

  • Director of Communications: Michelle Hanawalt

  • Director of Finance: Moira Bushell

  • Director of Finance-Elect: Dalmina Arias

  • Director of Membership: Anne Kiraly-Alvarez

 

You can read more about our Executive Board members on our website here. And ILOTA members can view their contact information on our website here. (Not a member? Join today!)

 

Keynote Speaker Announced for the 2022 ILOTA Annual Conference

Wendy C. Hildenbrand, PhD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, AOTA President (2019-22), will present, "It's Our Time: Act with True Urgency", during the 2022 ILOTA Annual Conference on Friday, November 18th. Learn more...

 

ILOTA's In The Now Blog Has A New Home!

Our new blog platform right here on the ILOTA website will enable you to read the timely and in-depth posts more easily, leave and read comments, and you can even track trending topics by using the new "Tags" and "Category" features. Try it out!

UPCOMING EVENTS

"Introduction to Occupational Therapy Workshop"

Are you interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy (OT)?  Or, are you interested in going into a healthcare field and want to learn more about OT before deciding which path to pursue? Then this virtual workshop is for you! FREE for members and non-members. The video recording is now available here for free!

 

Special Seminar on September 24, 2022, from ILOTA's Leadership Development Program: "Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments" 

You are invited to participate in a unique virtual seminar on Saturday, September 24th, presented by Sarah Young and facilitated by principals from our Leadership Development Program (LDP) Committee: "Expansive Impact: An Invitation to Lead in Everyday Moments". 3.0 contact hours of CE credit. Registration includes a copy of Sarah's book by the same title, shipped directly to you. $60 for ILOTA members - $75 for non-members. (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register 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 2022 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).