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Membership Benefits
We invite you to join nearly 1,200 of your colleagues by becoming a member of our association. Producing valuable continuing education programs is just one of the hallmarks of our legacy, as we feature these membership benefits:
- The Communique – our comprehensive quarterly newsletter, featuring local OT practitioners
- Networking – virtual or in-person, we nurture meaningful professional connections for members, with members
- Advocacy – we are dedicated to the advancement and protection of occupational therapy nationally, locally, and throughout Illinois
- Professional Development – we provide resources and opportunities to facilitate professional growth and development that reflect evolving best practices
- Member-only Discounts – relevant and timely continuing education programming, discounted for members
- Engagement – customize your ILOTA membership through our vibrant Special Interest Sections
With the impact of COVID-19 on our profession, ILOTA has provided a valuable support network for our members during this challenging time. In addition to our COVID-19 Resource Page on our website, we facilitate connecting members who have questions with experts and leaders who can help. Supporting our members right now is a high priority for us.
Membership Dues Categories
- OT Annual Membership - $96/year - membership for a licensed occupational therapist
- OT Annual Membership with monthly payment option - $8/month - membership for a licensed occupational therapist
- OTA Annual Membership - $72/year - membership for a licensed occupational therapy assistant
- OTA Annual Membership with monthly payment option - $6/month - membership for a licensed occupational therapy assistant
- New OT Practitioner Annual Membership - $48/year - membership for an occupational therapist who is newly licensed or seeking licensure for the first two years after graduation from an entry-level occupational therapy program
- New OTA Practitioner Annual Membership - $36/year - membership for an occupational therapy assistant who is newly licensed or seeking licensure for the first two years after graduation from an entry-level occupational therapy assistant program
- Student Annual Membership - $25/year - membership for those enrolled in an accredited entry-level occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant program
- Multistate Annual Membership - $48/year - membership for an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who lives in a state outside of Illinois or whose primary state OT association membership is within another state
- Retired Annual Membership - $30/year - membership for an individual who was previously eligible for another ILOTA membership category but is no longer working due to retirement or disability
- Associate Annual Membership (coming soon!) - $96/year – membership for an individual who is interested in promoting occupational therapy in Illinois, but is not eligible for membership in other categories
More Information on our New Practitioner Membership Categories
- After current Student Members graduate, when their ILOTA membership anniversary date comes up they will have the opportunity to renew at the New Practitioner level.
- New OT Practitioner annual membership dues will be $48/year and New OTA Practitioner annual membership dues will be $36/year. These dues levels are 50% off the corresponding annual membership dues for more experienced practitioners. (Our current Student membership dues are $25/year.)
- The New Practitioner dues levels are valid for up to two years following their graduation date. After the two-year period, the New Practitioners may renew their ILOTA membership at the standard dues rates.
- New Practitioner members will have all of the same membership rights and privileges as our more experienced members.
- New graduates who are not currently Student Members may join ILOTA at the New Practitioner dues rates.
- The New Practitioner membership categories are effective immediately.
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