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ILOTA Membership Reaches All-time High!

Thanks to a surge of nearly 600 new and renewing members in late 2025, we have now surpassed 2,240 members. This is the highest membership level in our Association's history! Welcome to all of our new and returning members! 

 

2025 ILOTA Annual Business Meeting - Recording Now Available!

If you missed our virtual 2025 ILOTA Annual Business Meeting on December 10, 2025 - or if you want to experience it again - the YouTube recording is now available here. Each member of the ILOTA Executive Board shared highlights from the 2024-25 fiscal year, and we heard updates from ILOTPAC and our AOTA Illinois RA representative. Thank you to everyone who participated!

UPCOMING EVENTS  

ILOTA Live Virtual Event on May 6, 2026: "CVI Strategies for the OT Practitioner in the School Setting"

Do you serve students with Cortical Visual Impairment? Do you suspect that some of your students may have CVI . . . but you’re not sure, or not sure what to do? This workshop is designed for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner who serves students in the school setting. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30 pm. 1.5 contact hours of CE credit. $37 Members, $74 Non-members. (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register here.

 

ILOTA Live Virtual and In-person Event on May 28, 2026: "Occupational Therapy Interventions to Support Sleep in Babies and Toddlers"

This course briefly details the role that OTPs play in addressing sleep in babies and toddlers. This course reviews assessment, intervention, and clinical analysis for supporting OTPs in addressing sleep patterns and sleep hygiene for this population as well as their parents/families. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 pm - In-person AND Virtual. 1.5 contact hours of CE credit. EI Credit approved. $37 Members, $74 Non-members. (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register here.

 

Registration is Now Open for our April 2026 Therapeutic Modalities for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Electrical and Thermal Course - Downstate Illinois Facility to Host In-person Lab Sessions 

Incorporating thermal and electrical modalities as an adjunct intervention within a treatment plan can enhance patient outcomes. This comprehensive, hands-on course will emphasize the application, theory, and evidence behind the use of both thermal and electrical modalities in clinical practice. The in-person lab sessions will be hosted by Memorial Hospital Belleville in downstate Illinois. 16 contact hours of CE credit. $440 Members, $575 Non-members. (Not a member? Join today!) Learn more and register here. 

 

UPDATED - ILOTA Pre-OT Mentorship Program - New Dates for 2026!

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 2026 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.

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Access Recordings of Past ILOTA Live Virtual Events

Did you miss a Live Virtual Event? Do you want to watch or revisit a recording of a Live Virtual Event? Recordings of most events 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...