Alabama Occupational Therapy Association

Yo, bro…OT isn’t just for females

You may see Ross MacDonald wearing a shirt with “BrOT” on the front and “We are a rare breed”… [more]

Yo, bro…OT isn’t just for females Yo, bro...OT isn't just for females

1st Annual “Run, Walk, or Roll with UAB OT” 5k

The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at UAB held their first 5k February 4, 2012 to… [more]

1st Annual “Run, Walk, or Roll with UAB OT” 5k 1st Annual "Run, Walk, or Roll with UAB OT" 5k

Brown named first director of PhD in Rehabilitation Science program

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – David A. Brown, P.T., Ph.D., a leading expert on physical therapy and rehabilitation,… [more]

Brown named first director of PhD in Rehabilitation Science program Brown named first director of PhD in Rehabilitation Science program

Former UAB OT Department Chair, Penny Moyers Cleaveland, PhD as AOTA President

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Former UAB OT Department Chair, Penny Moyers Cleaveland, PhD as AOTA President Former UAB OT Department Chair, Penny Moyers Cleaveland, PhD as AOTA President

UAB OT Class of 2008 – ALOTA Annual Fall Conference: Orange Beach, AL

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UAB OT Class of 2008 – ALOTA Annual Fall Conference: Orange Beach, AL UAB OT Class of 2008 - ALOTA Annual Fall Conference: Orange Beach, AL

Alabama OTs at AOTA Annual Conference

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Alabama OTs at AOTA Annual Conference Alabama OTs at AOTA Annual Conference

UAB OT Faculty Kathy Foley and Deek Cunningham

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UAB OT Faculty Kathy Foley and Deek Cunningham UAB OT Faculty Kathy Foley and Deek Cunningham

Directions to Spring Conference 2012 at Brown-Mackie College

From north, take I65S to exit 256A, bear right onto Oxmoor Road, Right onto Vulcan Road, Brown Mackie will be on the right.

 If coming from Greensprings Ave:   turn onto Valley Ave heading West and then take a left at the street light at the Wells Fargo onto Vulcan Road, Brown Mackie will be on your left.

ALOTA Spring Conference 2012

Spring Conference is just around the corner!  Set for April 14, 2012 at the new Brown-Mackie College, this conference is shaping up to be another great one.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.  YOU MAY REGISTER ON-SITE.

Spring Conference 2012 Agenda

Registration forms can be found on the last (4th) page of the spring newsletter.  A link to the newsletter is provided here:  Spring 2012 Newsletter (with conference registration)

VENDORS: You must fill out a vendor form and submit payment.  Thank you!

 

John F. Barnes Pediatric Myofascial Release

This introductory hands-on workshop is designed for therapists whose primary focus is on the pediatric patient population.  Myofascial Release will be presented for the evaluation and treatment of head injuries, cerebral palsy, birth trauma, scoliosis, movement dysfunction, neurological dysfunction, trauma, pain and headaches.

Birmingham, AL

October 22-23, 2011

12 Contact Hours

Cost:  $450 or $395 if registered two weeks prior to the seminar date.

To Register Contact:   Myofascial Release Semiars, 1800-FASCIAL (327-2425) seminars@myofascialrelease.com or www.myofascialrelease.com  

Approved for CEUs with the AOTA Association

Using Animals to Enhance Therapeutic Outcomes

UAB’s Departments of OT and PT are partnering with Hand-in-Paw to provide an excellent continuing education opportunity July 29, 2011.  Check out this flyer for details.

Beautiful Weather, Excellent Presenters, and Wonderful Company!

Fall Conference 2010 was another successful event for ALOTA. With nearly 200 attendees, extremely informative presentations providing for over 12 contact hours, and networking among the excellent professionals from our state, one could not ask for a better way to spend this weekend. If you were unable to attend this year, you were missing out and should keep your September calendar open for next year’s conference. Presentation slides requested and the updated policies and bylaws will be posted as I receive them under the Forums tab. You must have/create a user log-in to view these items. They will be under the heading “ALOTA Members Only” and sub-heading “Government Affairs.” If you have any difficulty logging in, email Amy Woodward, Website Chair at amy.woodward@alota.org.

October 1-3, 2010: MultiSensory Environment Conference in Birmingham, AL – FIRST TIME EVER IN US!

For interest and registration go to: www.isna2010.org. To view a printable brochure click here. UAB School of Health Professions is a co-sponsor. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your practice skills while representing our state on an international level. Make plans to attend!

2010 Marie Moore Lyles Symposium – POSTPONED Until Further Notice

The symposium, orginally scheduled for June 12, 2010 on the campus of Tuskegee University (East Central District), has been cancelled for the original date and no new date has been scheduled at this time. Please continue to check back for updates regarding the symposium.

ALOTA Partners with UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center to Host Wheelchairs and Seating Done Right

This is an excellent and affordable continuing education opportunity to be held February 5, 2011 at Alabama State University. Eight contact hours will be awarded. For more information, download the brochure. To register online, click here.