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Delaware Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (DOTA) is the official state affiliate of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) for the State of Delaware. We are individual Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, OT Teachers, and OT Students.

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About OT

According to the AOTA, Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent (or live better with) illness, injury or disability. 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 differs from 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!

Practitioners must complete supervised clinical internships in a variety of health care settings, and pass a national examination. Delaware, like most other states, also regulates occupational therapy practice. In today's health care and social landscape, occupational therapy practitioners work in the following six broad areas of practice. 

  • Children and Youth
  • Health and Wellness
  • Mental Health
  • Productive Aging
  • Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation
  • Work and Industry

Local News

  • Fri., May 17 - Sat. May 18, 2013, DOTA Annual Conference and Business Meeting, See Events Tab for details. We have applied for one CE unit for Friday of the conference and 6 CE units for Saturday of the conference. 
     
  • 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")
     
  • DOTA offers academic scholarships - The Delaware Occupational Therapy Association is pleased to offer Academic Scholarships to students pursuing our profession. There are two scholarships available on a competitive basis this school year (2013/14). One is a $1000 award for an OT student and one is a $600 award for an OTA student. Click here for a scholarship application packet. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1, 2013.
     
  • Study Group Goals of the Pediatric Special Interest Group and the Adult Special Interest Group:
    • Participants will demonstrate understanding of evidence-based practice as it relates to Occupational Therapy.
    • Participants will be able to competently utilize techniques and strategies in various Occupational Therapy settings.
    • Participants will indentify appropriate topics for further investigation and discussion.
    • Promote evidence-based practice in Occupational Therapy.

Membership

There are lots of reasons why you should join the DOTA. And anyone can become a member! There are different kinds of membership depending on your interests. You can download the application here. Print it out and send it back along with your dues (see chart for appropriate amount). Please make all checks payable to the Delaware Occupational Therapy Association and send to DOTA, c/o Nicole Schmidt, 1798 Lenape Unionville Rd., West Chester PA 19382.

MEMBERSHIP

DUES

Student

$5.00

OTA, 1-year

$45.00

OTA, 2-years

$80.00

OT, 1-year

$60.00

OT, 2-years

$110.00


Coming soon! Put your dues on your credit card or PayPal account.



Employment Opportunities
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DOTA's Mission

The mission of Delaware Occupational Therapy Association is:

  • 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.

2012-2013 Board

President
Frank Farrell
frankotr@yahoo.com

Vice President
Stephanie Stevens
stevens.stephaniel@gmail.com

Secretary
Jennifer Bowden
therapyqueen@hotmail.com

Treasurer
Hillary Shade
shadehj@verizon.net

Legislative Liaison
Lisa Marshall
specialtyrehab@yahoo.com

Intrastate Liaison
Mary Beth Weisenburger
marybethot@gmail.com

Membership, Marketing and Information Management
Nicole Elisee-Schmidt
nicole.schmidt.ot@gmail.com

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