by Kim Dean-Davis | OT Advocacy
Last Tuesday, after school, I did something that honestly scared me a little. I loaded my 5-year-old into the car, threw on my “School-Based OTs Looking for Change” t-shirt, and headed to the library for my local senator’s (Senator Steven Rhoads)...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
Schools are increasingly turning to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to ensure every student receives the appropriate level of assistance to thrive. Within this framework, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) have emerged as invaluable team members whose...
by Miss Jaime | Ask an OT, OT Advocacy, School Services: OT
Can we address a common misconception? School-based Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) are far more than support staff. Their specialized expertise contributes significantly to student success in educational environments. Join me in exploring the impactful world...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
My husband, Dan, and I have birthdays a few days apart in December. This year, they overlapped with the Children & Youth conference in NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) so why not combine the trip with birthday fun and the conference?! Not to mention, I presented at...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
It’s been warm and sunny here in Orlando. I arrived Wednesday evening and went right to the Community of Practice and Special Interest Section Reception. It was a huge networking event where all the different COPS and SIS groups met up with each other in real...
by Miss Jaime | OT Advocacy
Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a leading advocate for gender equality. One of Ruth’s most famous quotes was “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” She fought for women to have equal rights and opportunities in all aspects of life. School occupational...
