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SUMMARY:2025 UOTA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsor or table at the conference!\nClick here to see the conference schedule. \nClick here to see the conference program and presenter information. \n \n \n*Scroll down to purchase tickets! \nNote: In-person tickets also include access to virtual content until the end of 2025. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrauma Informed Educator I – Credential Course \nOpen to all! You do not need to be an educator to attend. \nCertified Micro-Credentials (TIE) \nEarn certified micro-credentials that validate your expertise in trauma-informed education\, enhancing your professional portfolio and demonstrating your commitment to ongoing learning. \nPresenter: The Community Resilience Initiative – Rick Griffin – trainer. https://criresilient.org/ \nCourse Content  \nTHE SCIENCE OF TRAUMA-INFORMED \nThis section lays the foundation for everything that follows. This section delves into the intricate workings of the human brain\, emphasizing its predictive nature. Understanding how the brain predicts threats and resources enhances our comprehension of human behavior. We will explore concepts such as the fight\, flight\, or freeze responses and the brain’s wiring to seek resources and rewards. This knowledge illuminates why certain behaviors emerge after traumatic experiences\, rooted in our fundamental need to protect and sustain ourselves. \nTRAUMA’S IMPACT ON BEHAVIOR \nBuilding on our understanding of the brain’s response mechanisms\, the second section\, “Trauma’s Impact on Behavior\,” connects biological responses to trauma with observable behaviors. This segment highlights how the instinctual need to avoid threats and seek resources and rewards can manifest in misunderstood or misinterpreted behaviors\, especially in educational or therapeutic settings. By examining the science\, participants gain insight into the complex interplay between trauma and behavior\, fostering deeper empathy and understanding for those they work with. \nADDRESSING TRAUMA \nThe final segment\, “Addressing Trauma\,” goes beyond teaching a limited set of strategies. It empowers you to develop effective\, adaptable intervention techniques tailored to the diverse range of human behavior. By understanding the underlying principles and neuroscience of behavior\, you will learn to create personalized approaches that are applicable across various situations and individuals. This flexibility ensures that interventions are not only effective but also responsive to each person’s unique needs and experiences. Equipped with comprehensive assessment tools\, you will be able to implement strategies that are both practical and impactful\, promoting positive outcomes in a wide array of contexts. The CRI ROLES strategy serves as a key component of this training\, providing a multifaceted approach to effectively support individuals impacted by trauma. \nDuration: 7 hours total (Includes a 30 minute food break and 2 15-minute breaks) \nDate: Friday\, November 7\, 2025 \nTime: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \nLocation: Utah Valley University\, Orem Utah Campus. Clark Building\, Room 510/511 \nCost: $150.00 (early registration – price increases to $200 on November 1) \nTIE Micro-Credential: Given upon passing accompanying course exam (included in the cost) that can be taken after the course. \n  \nUOTA Networking Dinner \nJoin us for an engaging evening of connection and collaboration at the Utah Occupational Therapy Association Networking Dinner\, held the night before our annual conference. This relaxed gathering offers a unique opportunity to meet fellow occupational therapy professionals\, share insights\, and build meaningful relationships across specialties and settings. Enjoy a delicious meal\, lively conversation\, and a chance to strengthen our community as we prepare for a day of learning and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you there! \nPlease note\, that you do not need to be a UOTA member to attend this dinner. This is a networking event open to all OT practitioners in the state of Utah. \nDate: Friday\, November 7\, 2025 \nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nLocation: Utah Valley University\, Orem Utah Campus. Clark Building\, Room 510/511 \nCost: $15.00 (early registration – price increases to $28 on November 1) \n  \n\n\nHotel discounts are available for conference attendees this year. Rooms are limited\, so book fast!\n\n\nHampton Inn Orem – Book here\nHoliday Inn Express Orem – Book here\n\n\n\n\nDirect links: \nhttps://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=PVUORHX&arrivalDate=2025-11-06&departureDate=2025-11-09&groupCode=CHHUOT&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink \nhttps://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=PVUOR&qCiD=06&qCiMy=102025&qCoD=09&qCoMy=102025&qGrpCd=PE0&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=EX&qDest=1290%20West%20University%20Parkway\,%20Orem\,%20UT\,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr= \nWant to save money on registration? Join UOTA before purchasing your ticket! \n  \n\n\nUOTA members\, be sure to sign in to your account in order to get your exclusive member prices/tickets!
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/2025-uota-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University – Orem Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251111T200000
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SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-november-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20250102T123125Z
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SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-december-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTSTAMP:20251209T222220Z
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SUMMARY:Movement Opportunities Via Education/Experience (MOVE)
DESCRIPTION:Due to low registration numbers as of 12/9/25\, this event has been canceled and refunds will be issued. Please contact Travis Chamberlain with any concerns at Travis.Chamberlain@Utah.edu. \n  \nIn-person on Wednesday & Thursday\, January 28 & 29\, 2026 \n at Weber Innovations High School\, Ogden\, UT \nThis MOVE Basic Provider Training is a two-day comprehensive (12 contact hours)\, certificated program specifically designed for occupational and physical therapy practitioners working with individuals with disabilities in schools or the community. The MOVE program provides opportunities for individuals to increase mobility skills in sitting\, standing\, walking\, and transitioning while participating in activities of daily living. \n \n \nCourse Objectives: Participants will learn the… \n\nPurpose\, principles\, and philosophy behind the MOVE Program\nSix steps of MOVE\nImportance of using the Top-Down Motor Milestone Test (TDMMT) and data collection\nHow to complete the MOVE Assessment Profile\nUse of equipment in the MOVE program\nMOVE goal setting\n\n  \nMOVE Training Agenda \n\n\n\nDay 1: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\nIntroductions to instructors and MOVE\nStep One- Testing\nStep Two- Goal Setting\nLunch- 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (on your own)\nMOVE Video\nStep Three- Task Analysis/Planning Activities\nTeam completion of assessment profile (Steps 1-3)\nMOVE Equipment\n\n\nDay 2: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm \n\nStep Four- Measuring Prompts\nStep Five- Prompting Review\nTeam completion of assessment profile (Steps 4-5)\nLunch- 12:00-1:00 (on your own)\nEquipment Demonstrations\nStep Six- Teaching the Skills\nPost Test/ Registration Form (Yellow Form)/ Evaluation (Green Form)\n\n\n\n\n\n** There will be additional morning and afternoon breaks on both days ** \nCourse Instructors \nKatie Madigan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College. She has been with the Center for Disability Services since 1996. She began her career at the Center providing services to infants and preschoolers through the Early Intervention Program before moving to Clover Patch Preschool. Katie has been a MOVE International Trainer since 2014. \n  \n  \n  \nGillian Reid has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Albany and AAS Occupational Therapy Assistant from Maria College. She has been working at the Center for Disability Services since 2008 across the preschool\, school aged\, and adult programs. Gillian was trained as a MOVE International Trainer in 2016. She is the MOVE Coordinator for the Kevin G Langan School in Albany and both Glenville and Albany Clover Patch Preschool programs. Gillian is a National trainer for MOVE International. \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration \nSign up today to get the early bird pricing and save 20%.  Registration will remain open until capacity is reached. \n  \nHow can I include my physical therapy counterpart? \nSince the MOVE program emphasizes close collaboration between therapy providers\, occupational therapy practitioners are encouraged to include their physical therapy colleagues in this training. A UOTA member may purchase one physical therapy (PT or PTA) registration at the current UOTA member price when purchasing their registration. \n  \nCan occupational therapy students attend? \nCurrent occupational therapy students who are attending an OTA or entry-level OT program may attend this training at the student rate. Contact the Continuing Education Chair\, Travis Chamberlain\, OTD\, OTR/L at Travis.Chamberlain@Utah.edu to get the coupon code for the student rate. Please note that there are only 5 tickets available at this rate so that UOTA can offer the lowest possible price. \n  \nEarly Bird Registration until December 1\, 2025* \n\n\n\n\nUOTA Member\nNon-member\n\n\nOT/PT\n$205\n$255\n\n\nOTA/PTA\n$185\n$235\n\n\nStudent\n$145\n$195\n\n\n\n*On December 2\, the registration fee increases by 20% \n\n\n\n\n  \nBackground to MOVE International   MOVE Program 6 Steps \n  \nPlease contact the Continuing Education Chair\, Travis Chamberlain\, OTD\, OTR/L at Travis.Chamberlain@Utah.edu\, with any questions. There is not a virtual option for this training\, and it will not be recorded.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/movement-opportunities-via-education-experience-move/
LOCATION:Weber Innovation High School\, 1007 W 12th St.\, Ogden\, UT\, 1007 W 12th St.\, Ogden\, UT\, 84404\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T204837Z
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UID:10000150-1775588400-1775592000@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-april-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T205611Z
CREATED:20260304T205611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205611Z
UID:10000151-1778007600-1778011200@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-may-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T103355Z
CREATED:20260512T103355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T103355Z
UID:10000162-1778925600-1778931000@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:2026 UOTA Spring Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All UOTA members (OT practitioners and OT/OTA students) are invited to the 2026 UOTA Spring Business Meeting coming up on May 16th\, 2026 from 10:00-11:30am.  Join in-person (weekend trip to St. George?) or online.  See you there! \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82637460797?pwd=kr2cQ5gNoaykwaPnHNbptx7hiai3wV.1\nMeeting ID: 826 3746 0797\nPasscode: 782703 \nIn-person location: Utah Tech University Campus – Science\, Engineering\, & Technology Building (SET) Room 105
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/2026-uota-spring-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Utah Tech University Campus\, 225 S Univ Ave.\, St. George\, UT\, 84770\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T205650Z
CREATED:20260304T205650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205650Z
UID:10000152-1780426800-1780430400@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-june-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260326T110622Z
CREATED:20260326T110202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T110622Z
UID:10000160-1780617600-1780876799@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:Upper Quadrant Dry Needling 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary\n\nRequired for the Upper Quadrant DN Certification. A brief introduction to the history of dry needling\, trigger points\, and myofascial pain\, the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards within the context of dry needling\, and an introduction to relevant pain sciences. This course was previously known as OT/CHT DN. \n\nEmail for Member discount code before registering: uotavicepresident@gmail.com. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/upper-quadrant-dry-needling-1-2-june-2026/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University – Lehi Campus\, 2889 Ashton Blvd.\, Lehi\, UT\, 84043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260707T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205753Z
UID:10000153-1783450800-1783454400@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-july-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T205831Z
CREATED:20260304T205831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205831Z
UID:10000154-1785870000-1785873600@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-august-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260326T110546Z
CREATED:20260326T110509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T110546Z
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SUMMARY:Upper Quadrant Dry Needling 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Course Summary\n\nRequired for the Upper Quadrant DN Certification. A brief introduction to the history of dry needling\, trigger points\, and myofascial pain\, the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standards within the context of dry needling\, and an introduction to relevant pain sciences. This course was previously known as OT/CHT DN. \n\nEmail for Member discount code before registering: uotavicepresident@gmail.com. \nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/upper-quadrant-dry-needling-1-2-august-2026/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University – Lehi Campus\, 2889 Ashton Blvd.\, Lehi\, UT\, 84043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T205913Z
CREATED:20260304T205913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205913Z
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SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T152451Z
CREATED:20260821T152451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T152451Z
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SUMMARY:Why Visual Performance Matters: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice
DESCRIPTION:FREE 3-HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE \nWhy Visual Performance Matters: Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice\n3.0 contact hours / 0.3 AOTA CEU  •  Introductory  •  OT Service Delivery  •  Live virtual or on-demand through the 2026 UOTA Fall Conference  •  No cost to participants for Live virtual \nAbout this course\nA passed vision screening tells you a student can resolve a letter on a chart. It tells you very little about whether that student can use vision to do the work of the day. This course gives occupational therapy practitioners a defensible\, occupation-based way to observe\, describe\, and act on visual performance — without stepping outside the OT scope of practice. \nThe course is built in six blocks. Each block opens with a brief anchor concept\, then spends the majority of its time on expanded application material: classroom and clinic signatures\, referral decision-making\, comorbidity patterns\, and modifications a practitioner can put in place the next workday. Practitioners who have attended a prior Visual Minds Learning session will recognize the anchors as a quick refresher; the substance of each block is new material. For first-time participants\, the course stands alone as a complete foundation. \nCourse objectives\nUpon completion of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain why a passed vision screening is a starting point\, not an endpoint and articulate how visual performance influences reading\, writing\, attention\, and occupational participation.\nDescribe the visual pathway from eye to occupation using functional\, non-diagnostic language that supports clinical observation\, documentation\, and interdisciplinary communication.\nIdentify behavioral signatures of ventral (“what”) and dorsal (“where”) visual processing differences as they present in classroom\, clinic\, and home tasks.\nDistinguish visual red flags requiring referral to optometry or ophthalmology from findings addressable through occupational therapy and justify that decision with occupation-based rationale.\nAnalyze how autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, and dysgraphia alter the visual performance picture and integrate that understanding into intervention planning rather than addressing vision in isolation.\nConstruct an immediate environmental and task-modification plan matched to observed visual performance limitations including a written next-step summary usable the following workday.\n\nAgenda — three hours\, six blocks\n\n\n\nTIME\nBLOCK\n\n\n0:00 – 0:25\nVision as a performance system: why a passed screening tells you little\n\n\n0:25 – 0:55\nWhat vision looks like in occupation: classroom\, clinic\, and home signatures\n\n\n0:55 – 1:30\nRecognize and refer: red flags by urgency and the scope line\n\n\n1:30 – 2:00\nWhen it is not just vision: autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, dysgraphia\n\n\n2:00 – 2:35\nModify Monday morning: environmental and task modifications\n\n\n2:35 – 3:00\nWhere this goes next: from observation to structure and measurement\n\n\n\nEvery block includes a poll\, a case vignette\, and a reflection prompt. \nWho should attend\n\nOccupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in school-based\, pediatric outpatient\, and early-intervention settings\nOT practitioners in home health\, outpatient\, or community settings who encounter low-vision presentations\nPractitioners serving clients with autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, or dysgraphia who want to integrate visual performance screening into evaluation\nOT students and new graduates preparing for pediatric\, school-based\, or community fieldwork\n\nCompletion requirements\nParticipants complete all six blocks including the embedded case-application exercises\, pass the post-course examination with a score of at least 80% (unlimited retakes permitted)\, and submit the course evaluation. A certificate is issued listing participant name and credentials\, course title\, 3.0 contact hours (0.3 AOTA CEUs)\, completion date\, provider name and number\, and a unique verification code validated at visualmindslearning.com/ceu/verify. Completion records are retained for a minimum of five years. \nPresenter\n \nJeff Foster\, OTR/L \nOccupational therapist and vision impairment specialist with Madison County Schools\, and founder of Visual Minds Learning\, LLC. Jeff developed the Five-Level Visual Performance Framework and the Visual Performance Assessment (VPA) to give school-based and pediatric practitioners a structured\, occupation-based way to identify and address visual performance limitations that interfere with learning and participation. \nProvider statement\n \nVisual Minds Learning\, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Provider #0000001618. This course is offered at 0.3 AOTA CEUs (3.0 contact hours)\, introductory level\, OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content\, products\, or clinical procedures. \nHow to Attend\nThis is a free event for members of the Utah Occupational Therapy Association (UOTA). All current UOTA members will have an email sent to them on approximately Thursday\, October 1\, 2026 with instructions to join this virtual event.  Please make sure your email is current so that you receive the email (UOTA webpage > Membership > My Account). If you don’t receive emails from UOTA\, you will want to make sure your email is not blocking these emails or sending them to your junk box. \nThis event will be recorded and made available to those attending the UOTA Fall Conference in November. \n  \nQuestions?\nPlease reach out to Travis Chamberlain\, OTD\, OTR/L\, UOTA Continuing Education Committee Chair at Travis.Chamberlain@Utah.edu \n 
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/why-visual-performance-matters-foundations-for-occupational-therapy-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261006T200000
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UID:10000156-1791313200-1791316800@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-october-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260304T210035Z
CREATED:20260304T210035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T210035Z
UID:10000157-1793732400-1793736000@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260812T124606Z
CREATED:20260812T121910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T124606Z
UID:10000163-1793923200-1794095999@utahotassociation.org
SUMMARY:2026 UOTA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsor or table at the conference!
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/2026-uota-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Utah Valley University – Orem Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261201T190000
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SUMMARY:UOTA Executive Board Meeting - December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. \nAll UOTA members are welcome to join.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/uota-executive-board-meeting-december-2026/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Handwriting Without Tears
DESCRIPTION:UOTA Continuing Education Presents: \nHandwriting Without Tears \n\nReadiness & Writing for Pre-K on Monday\, January 11th\, 1-4 pm\nHandwriting Without Tears® Print (K–2) on Monday\, Feb 1st\, 1-4 pm\n\nThese virtual offerings are the first two courses that lead to the Handwriting Specialist Certification from Learning Without Tears. \n  \nCourse Descriptions & Objectives: \nReadiness & Writing for Pre-K \nDuring this three-hour workshop\, participants will receive a complete review of the HWT Print program and learn to access and use their teaching resources and classroom materials. Participants will join in collaborative discussion through virtual engagement tools including polls\, chats\, and breakout sessions. Carefully designed activity pages are available for participation in group activities\, note taking\, reflection\, and action planning. \nParticipants will… \n\nIdentify the 4 steps of explicit handwriting instruction that can be applied when teaching or remediating letters\, words\, and sentences.\nSelect effective hands-on\, multisensory activities to teach handwriting skills including grip\, position concepts\, alphabet knowledge\, letter formation\, and sentence skills.\nChoose 2 strategies that can be used to help children generalize handwriting skills across all subjects.\nLocate progress monitoring and differentiated instructional supports within print and digital educator resources.\n\n  \nHandwriting Without Tears® Print (K–2) \nDuring this three-hour workshop\, participants will receive a complete review of the Readiness & Writing program and learn to access and use their teaching resources and classroom materials. Participants will join in collaborative discussion through virtual engagement tools including polls\, chats\, and breakout sessions. Carefully designed activity pages are available for participation in group activities\, note taking\, reflection\, and action planning. \nParticipants will… \n\nIdentify a developmental sequence for teaching readiness & writing skills that can be used to plan and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.\nDiscover multisensory strategies and our step-by-step approach to effectively teach grip\, fine motor and coloring skills using music and tools for little hands.\nSelect purposeful hands-on\, multisensory manipulatives\, music and digital learning to teach position concepts\, alphabet knowledge\, letter formation\, and name writing to promote Kindergarten readiness.\nLocate progress monitoring supports within print and digital educator resources.\n\nCan’t participate in the live trainings?  No problem!  Participants will have access to the recordings for 60 days. \n  \n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD\nMember Pricing\nNon-member Pricing\n\n\nOTR/Other Professional\n$150\n$200\n\n\nOTA\n$125\n$175\n\n\nOT Student\n$50\n$100\n\n\nThese prices reflect the difference in the member vs. non-member fee. The price also reflects the early bird registration that ends December 1\, 2026. On December 2\, the cost increases by 20%\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nREGULAR  REGISTRATION\nMember Pricing\nNon-member Pricing\n\n\nOTR/Other Professional\n$180\n$240\n\n\nOTA\n$150\n$210\n\n\nOT Student\n$60\n$120\n\n\n\n  \nPlease reach out to the Continuing Education Chair\, Travis Chamberlain\, OTD\, OTR/L at Travis.Chamberlain@Utah.edu with any questions.
URL:https://utahotassociation.org/event/handwriting-without-tears/
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