Gretchen Ward

A proud OT and alum of the University of Virginia and Columbia University back in NoVa who loves photos, theater, art, Yankees baseball, and working with kids.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

I read part of Project 2025 & am terrified of what that would mean for my friends, family, and queer folx around the country should there be a conservative win in November. My inner rainbow unicorn warrior is prepping for battle…who is with me in this fight? Happy Pride!

[Abe 🟨🟧🟪🟩 Saffer @AbeAOTA]

Want to help advocate for the profession? Easiest way is @AOTAInc membership. Let me explain.
-I lobby on education & workforce issues.
-If AOTA doubled our membership, that would mean we could afford to have 2 of me.
-Obviously 2 of me is better than 1.

[Abe 🟨🟧🟪🟩 Saffer @AbeAOTA]

Y'all, our @AOTAStateIssues team is on point

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

I was fortunate to be able to attend the services for @judithheumann virtually today with nearly 3,000 others (I am not sure how many filled the synagogue.) I have never seen a more intentionally accessible and inclusive service—What testimony to her advocacy. #RollForth

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

Thread: Our nation lost one its greatest champions for disability rights with the recent passing of @judithheumann.

In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we would like to recognize her legacy and its impact on the #occupationaltherapy profession. https://t.co/aS7J0zT8v2

[Danny Neckel @DNeckel19]

Retweet if your college baseball team is still undefeated. ⚾️

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@AbeAOTA Having a light saber fight with a client is billable therapeutic activity working on balance, crossing midline, and coordination skills.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

Just when I thought the tears were over. 🧡💙 #UVAStrong

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@AbeAOTA @otnotes I want to try it. I love that use can be tracked and it can be used inside. Has anyone tried it?

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@JordanLRice I love Turkey! I buy it on sale this time of year & make it last. I don’t like deli Turkey only the real deal :-)

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@jack_hamilton Thank you for sharing a picture of who these students were. As an alumna of the University, I am devasted at this tragedy of lives cut short & praying that healing comes for all on grounds.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

🙏 🧡💙 in the midst of this tragedy. I pray the students, coaches, faculty, staff and Charlottesville community can see the light. Always a Hoo.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

The election results still may be coming in for key races to determine the future of Congress—But however it shakes—There is work to be done. Get Active, Make Noise. Support the causes that matter to you. That’s how we change.🇺🇸#Election2022

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@Rach_Ashcraft9 @Aarcraft9 Love this thread! Thanks for sharing and raising a new generation ready to think about elections and the why behind the vote.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

Looks like we have some advocacy to do. I thought the purpose was to reduce dependency on medications for pain management.

[Rick Gawenda @gawendaseminars]

PTs and OTs will not be able to bill and be reimbursed for the new Chronic Pain Management codes since they are unable to prescribe medication.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

Happy Year 32 to the ADA! Time to start including digital & cognitive accessibility in our understanding for true inclusion. #DisabilityRights #AccessandInclusion

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

988 is live! Addressing mental health is part of the job as an OT practitioner. Continue making the connection between OT and mental health. We have a responsibility to our community! Download the Occupational Therapy and 988 infographic. https://t.co/C5BPFEmqod #988OT

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@JulieEshlemanAT I could talk about this for days. I am actually working on a course because I have so much to share about supporting technology use for all people. :-) I look forward to the conversation.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

I feel famous! It was a great 30 min. Presentation at #RESNA2022 💜💜 Thanks to all who came.

[Gretchen Ward @Gwardot]

@JulieEshlemanAT Thank you so much for coming! I kept seeing these notifications pop up in my sight line during the presentation. I feel famous. :-)

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

The CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule has just been released. Read AOTA’s MPFS analysis for highlights about how CMS policies will impact your practice in the areas of payment, telehealth, MIPS, correct coding and more. https://t.co/awKAcKKcan