LATEST NEWS 

Seeking Illinois Occupational Therapy Association Executive Board Nominations

We are excited to announce that two ILOTA Executive Board positions are open for nominations. The ILOTA Board wants and needs your active involvement.  Voting will occur this summer for positions which start September 1, 2023. The two positions are: President-Elect and Director of Advocacy. The deadline for nominations is June 15, 2023. You can view the position descriptions and learn more here. 

 

The ILOTA Leadership Development Program (LDP) Invites Mentor and Mentee Applications

The LDP committee will be accepting applications in 2023 for mentors and mentees in this program for the 2023-2024 cohort of the LDP. Mentor applications are currently being received through June 30, 2023. Mentee applications are currently being received through July 31, 2023. Read more about the program and download the applications 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

2023 Brings Illinois Requirement for Training in Implicit Bias Awareness and Dementia

ILOTA is currently in the process of developing CE courses that will comply with the new one-hour training requirements for Implicit Bias Awareness and on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Similar to the required training in Ethics and Sexual Harassment, the CE courses will be free to current ILOTA members and offered for a nominal fee to non-members. We expect the new courses will be available by July 1, 2023.

 

ILOTA Pre-OT Mentorship Program

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 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).