Utah Occupational Therapy Association

UOTA Regional Representative Meeting
2023-04-04 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-06 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver)
Topic: UOTA Regional Representative Meeting
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
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UOTA Cafe Rio Fundraiser
2023-04-13 | Sugarhouse Store (this location only), 1235 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84106, United States

Government Affairs Committee Meeting
2023-04-25 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-27 19:30 - 20:30

UOTA Membership Annual Meeting 2023
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Current UOTA members are welcome to email the UOTA Secretary at uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

UOTA Specialty Practice Meeting
2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00
Topic: UOTA Specialty Practice Meeting
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UOTA Rehabilitation Specialty Practice Area Inservice
2023-06-15 19:00 - 20:00 | United Access Show Room, 2262 S. 1200 W. Suite 106, Woods Cross, UT, 84087, United States
Presenter: Tim Thompson

Topics: scooter and wheelchair lifts, mobility seating, and driving controls

*Q & A session to follow*

UOTA Executive Board meeting
2023-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-01 19:00 - 21:00
All interested UOTA members are invited to participate. Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

UOTA 2023 Annual Conference
2023-11-04 08:00 - 2023-12-04 17:00
Thank you to all who attended the 2023 Annual Conference!
Virtual registration is now closed.

Virtual registration closed 12/15/23.
Recordings of all livestream, live recorded, and pre-recorded sessions are available to all conference registrants, for a total of 15.75 CE hours. In addition, the recording of the UOTA Business Meeting is available for .75 PDU. All virtual content will be accessible to conference attendees through December 31st.

View the in-person schedule and full program:
2023 Conference Schedule Grid
2023 Conference Program for website

UOTA Executive Board Meeting
2024-01-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:00 and 4 more dates
Please email the UOTA Secretary (uotasecretary@gmail.com) for the Zoom link.
All UOTA members are welcome to join.

Beyond Dysregulation: Sensory Integration Foundations for Participation
2024-01-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Provo City School District Professional Development Center, 280 W 940 N, Provo, UT, 84604, United States
Dr. Kelly Auld-Wright, OTD, OTR/L from The Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration®
Date: Friday, January 26, 2024
Time: 8:30 check-in; instruction 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm; Lunch 12-1 pm (6 CEUs)
Location: Provo City School District Professional Development Center; 280 W 940 N, Provo, UT 84604
Course Objectives
Following this course learners will be able to:

Identify the differences between sensory reactivity and sensory perception
Understand Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) theory and patterns of SI challenges
Recognize how sensory integrative challenges may influence occupation and participation challenges
Identify assessment tools to assess sensory functions and have a basic understanding of how to interpret assessment data to develop occupation centered goals and intervention plans
Design individually tailored intervention plans, rooted in ASI
Discuss current evidence for ASI and consider how to advocate for this approach with stakeholders

Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please email Travis Chamberlain at Travis.Chamberlain@Utah.edu.

UOTA Hill Day
2024-02-06 10:00 - 13:00
Meet at the Capitol building at the public entrance on the EAST side of the building.

The UOTA Annual Membership Meeting
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Campus, Main Tower, Lakeview Room (8th floor), 1800 South Novell Place, Provo, UT, 84606, United States
Email uotavicepresident@gmail.com for link to join the online meeting.
This event is free and .1 CEU for 1 hour.

UOTA Annual Conference
2024-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Utah Valley University – Orem Campus
Thank you to all conference attendees, sponsors, and volunteers for making the 2024 UOTA Annual Conference a success! Virtual access to recorded conference sessions has been extended through January 5, 2025 for all conference attendees. Check your email for log in details.
Click here to view the conference schedule.
Click here to view the full conference program.
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UOTA Executive Board Meeting - January 2025
2025-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Meetings are always online via Zoom from 7-8pm (MST). Email uotasecretary@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
All UOTA members are welcome to join.

Enhancing Visual Function in School-Age Children and Beyond: Strategies for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
2025-01-31 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
Virtual instruction from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm (6 Contact Hours)
This comprehensive 6-hour virtual workshop is designed for occupational therapy practitioners who work with school-age children experiencing visual limitations. Participants will gain an understanding of common visual impairments, their impact on learning and daily activities, and effective intervention strategies within the school setting. Additionally, the workshop will include a comparative segment on visual challenges faced by older adults, providing insights on similarities and differences across age groups. Participants will combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring attendees are equipped with tools to support their clients effectively. Interactive activities and engagement strategies will be used to enhance learning and participation.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify common visual limitations in school-age children and their impact on academic performance and daily activities.
Understand the role of occupational therapy in managing visual impairments.
Develop and implement effective intervention strategies for visual limitations within the school setting.
Incorporate vision-friendly classroom modifications to support children with visual impairments.
Recognize and address visual challenges in older adults, applying relevant strategies to their practice.
Compare and contrast visual impairments in children and older adults, utilizing a range of tools and resources to support both populations.

Jeff Foster is an experienced occupational therapist, with over two decades of expertise in clinical practice and educational leadership. Currently, he serves as the Program Director for the OTA Program at CBD College, overseeing program management, accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty training. In addition, Jeff has been providing direct and consultative occupational therapy services in handwriting, low vision, and sensory integration within the Madison County School District since 2012. As a National Presenter and Consultant for Learning Without Tears, he delivers training on handwriting and pre-K curriculum to educators and therapy professionals across the country. Jeff also offers specialized training for schools, teachers, occupational therapy practitioners, and parents, focusing on vision impairment, visual processing, dysgraphia, and other handwriting challenges in children. He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Learning and Technology from Valdosta State University, with a projected completion in May 2025.

Save 20% with early registration, now through December 15, 2024.

UOTA Member
Non-member

OTR
$130
$180

OTA
$110
$160

Students
$20
$70

Other Professionals
$130
$180

These prices reflect the difference in the UOTA member vs. non-member fee. The price also reflects the early bird registration that ends December 15, 2024. On December 16, the cost increases by 20%

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