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The CDC and AARP Central Region Walking College are holding a 6‑month training for those interested in learning about supporting walkability and accessibility in cities.
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Support the OT Compact
The Iowa Legislative Session has started and we need you to contact your legislators to ensure the OT Licensure Compact is passed! If Iowa is able to get this piece of legislation through, the National Compact can move forward and licensure portability will be accessible for practitioners living in Iowa to the other states within the Compact.
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Pass the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act
We are joining AOTA’s effort to get the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (H.R. 3320/S. 1679) approved in the House of Representatives, and onto the Senate, and we need your help!
Will you take a few minutes, and contact your Members of Congress to show your support?
The bipartisan Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act will create a grant funding program to increase opportunities for individuals who are from underrepresented backgrounds, in the professions of occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, speech language pathology, and audiology. The funding would support evidence based to strategies to attract, recruit, and retain students from underrepresented backgrounds, including ethnic and racial minorities, people with disabilities, and those from rural, underserved areas. These strategies include community outreach, creating or expanding mentorship and tutoring programs, and providing scholarships and stipends to students.
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Join us for IOTA’s 2021 Virtual Conference!
IOTA Fall Conference is just around the corner! With 15+ CEUs available, there is something for everyone! Watch Conference content at your own pace with our virtual format. Join us for the live virtual sessions to connect with presenters and other attendees.
Keynote speaker: Jenn Wolff, Disabled OTR/L and Organizer from Waverly, Iowa
“Moving Towards Disability Justice: Partnering with the Disability Community in Advocacy and Beyond”
Live Session: October 30th
Register on the Professional Development Page
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IOTA 2021 Virtual Fall Conference
IOTA will be hosting the Annual Conference Virtually again this year. Content will be available prior to October 30th, with some live content happening that day. The Keynote Speak is Jenn Wolf and it is sure to be another great conference. Earn CEUs whenever it is convenient for you! Registration opening soon!
IOTA 2021 Virtual Fall Conference
IOTA will be hosting the Annual Conference Virtually again this year. Content will be available prior to October 30th, with some live content happening that day. The Keynote Speak is Jenn Wolf and it is sure to be another great conference. Earn CEUs whenever it is convenient for you! Registration opening soon!
News from AOTA
Effective August 1, 2021, AIM Specialty Care, on behalf of Anthem, will be conducting Site of Care services reviews for commercial plans.
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Legislative Update
On Friday, April 30th, the Governor signed into law SF 466, Occupational Therapists & Concussions.
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Creating Accessible Materials
Check out this free, self-paced course on developing accessible materials.
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Advocacy Needed for Telehealth with Medicare
Practitioners must understand what the regulations regarding therapy services for telehealth with Medicare are.
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Iowa Healthcare Workforce Stakeholder Survey
Learn more and take the survey to help Healthcare in Iowa!
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Congratulations Dr. Gloria Frolek Clark!
Dr. Frolek Clark is an award winner for the 2021 AOTA Awards!
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State Associations Newsletter
See what is happening across all state OT associations and the work being done to protect and advance our profession!
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Medicaid Help
We know many of you have been having difficulties with Medicaid and wanted to provide you with some resources for more information.
Concerns with PDPM
Contact AOTA with concerns and changes you have experienced since PDPM was implemented so they can advocate for change with Medicare!
Contact your legislators through resources available from AOTA and NBCOT!