Welcome to DOTAonline.org!
This is the official website of the Delaware Occupational Therapy Association. DOTA is an official state affiliate of the American Occupational Therapy Association. We are made up of a group of individuals within the state of Delaware who have an appreciation of OT. Our members are students, teachers, and practitioners all working to support OT and remain interested in its importance. Our main goal is to further the practice of Occupational Therapy, and we take pride in representing the profession.
Come to Maryland November 6 and 7 for the MOTA annual conference! See events page for details.
Unfamiliar with OT?
According to the AOTA, Occupational Therapy -- by definition -- is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps individuals achieve independence in their lives despite disabilities. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems, need specialized assistance to lead productive and satisfying lives. Occupational Therapy is much different than physical therapy, because OT deals not just with muscles and bones and injuries... OT deals in the practice of teaching patients how to live their own life to the fullest capacity!
DOTA's Mission
To serve the interests of our members... to improve and advance the practice of OT... to further the education and qualifications of practitioners... to maintain high standards of practice... to foster research and study of occupational therapy... to represent the profession of OT to the public... to promote access to occupational therapy services... and to engage in other activities to further the dissemination of knowledge of the practice known as occupational therapy.
Employment Opportunities
Click Here for Current employment opportunities.
What's New?
- Ever wish you knew enough Spanish to be able to talk to your Spanish speaking clients? Follow this link to the Delaware Technical and Community College offering; "Spanish for the Medical Professional" or call 302-454-3956
- Check out the “links” page education section for continuing professional education opportunities at Richard Stockton College of NJ
- Check out “What’s New” with AOTA AudioInsight! AudioInsight offers AOTA members and non-members an easy, relaxed way to earn 1.5 PDU’s-1.5 contact hours (NBCOT), .15 AOTA CEU’s and 1.5 CEU’s For DE Licensure. What better way to earn a CEU then in the comfort of your own home! Check it out at www.aota.org/aiseminars for more information on the latest and upcoming AudioInsight Seminars.
- Check out the latest from AOTA Press at www.AOTA.org!
- Sign up/Renew your AOTA membership on line at www.AOTA.org. AOTA membership provides CEU’s and resource material at a discount for members, build your credentials with specialty certification options. AJOT and OT Practice keep you up to date on evidence based practice, provides resources, topical newsletters, OT Search, listservs and access to the Wilma West Library. Special interest sections provide a wide network of communities to support and involve you. (summarized from AOTA Flyer “Yes. This Really Works”)
- Free Microsoft Accessibility CD Set for OT’s www.microsoft.com/enable/cd/
Board Members
Jennifer Mclaughlin, President : jennifermclaughlin_ot@yahoo.com
Dawn Takada, Newsletter: dawn_takada@yahoo.com
Cheryl Merritt, Membership: otdeeter@comcast.net
Kathy Caudle, Marketing and Information Management: PirateGirl1638@verizon.net
Lisa Marshall, OTR/L, Legislative Liaison: specialtyrehab@yahoo.com
Michelle Hinson, Secretary: michelehinson@comcast.net
Hillary Shade, Treasurer: shadehj@verizon.net
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