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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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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
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November 2, 2011, 6:00 p.m., DOTA general meeting with CE
presentation by Jennifer McLaughlin: "October 2011 Medicare
Changes," Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin DE 19707.
Parking in the front lot Follow signs for visitors. Contact Jennifer
McLaughlin for information:
email
jennifermclaughlin_ot@yahoo.com
- DOTA HOLIDAY SOCIAL, 6:30 p.m., Tues., Dec. 6, 2011, Firestone
Roasting House, 110 South West St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801. DOTA members and their OT guests are invited to eat and relax at our
annual holiday social. Attendance is free. RSVP is not required, but is very much appreciated in
order to give a head count to the restaurant. Please email Jennifer McLaughlin if you would
like to attend the event at
jennifermclaughlin_ot@yahoo.com
- 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 at
Microsoft Accessibility CD Set Materials Available Online
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 Cheryl Murray, 1319 Floral Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810
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