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Joyce Lane is an Illinois educator and advocate for social justice issues and policy development in OT. She was a co-founder and president of the Black Occupational Therapy Caucus.
Thank you Dr. Lane for all the work youโve done & continue to do
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The CMS has finalized a 9% cut to Medicare Part B therapy services beginning 01/01/2021.
Congress must pass this legislation before the end of the year to ensure the proposed cut does not take effect.
Congress needs to hear from you: https://t.co/b58hqGEKkv
#ILOTA #FightTheCut
Attention clinicians- Free Coffee!!
Starbucks is offering free coffee to health care workers during December. Starbucks is expressing gratitude for your work during the COVID-19 pandemic with a free tall hot or iced coffee.
#ILOTA #Gratitude #Starbucks
In the latest issue of the ILOTA Communique, Abi Swidergal highlights the importance of language in occupational therapy. ILOTA members can learn more about effective use of OT language by linking to the ILOTA Communique through your email.
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Founderโs Friday: George Edward Barton
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Barton was an architect when life-altering events left him with a partial foot amputation, tuberculosis, and depression.
Barton not only helped pioneer the field, but he also embodied what it means to be resilient!
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New on the Blog!!
Illinois OT Practitioner, Kim Parr, developed an excellent resource about telehealth.
Kim hopes her handout will decrease the time therapists spend seeking out resources.
Read more about Kimโs work and access her handout at: https://t.co/bPQlMQwaLz
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From the bottoms of all of our hearts, we would like to give a big thank you to those that have served our country.
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November is Native American Heritage Month.
This is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, stories, and traditions.
Check out https://t.co/aFoafqUagG for their exhibit and collections for different art, stories, resources, and much more.
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ILOTAโs Executive Board adopted a new strategic plan for 2020-2023.
Focus areas include Diversity & Inclusion, Membership, Organizational Structure, and Communication.
Find out more about the strategic plan at:
https://t.co/xfvZH08heq
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ILOTAโs Executive Board adopted a new strategic plan for 2020-2023.
Visit ILOTAโs website to review the full strategic plan: https://t.co/xfvZH08heq
What excites you about the new strategic plan focus on diversity?
#ILOTA #ILOTA2020
Mental health means more than not having a mental health disorder - being mentally healthy also means being able to cope with life, its challenges and making the most of your potential.
This World Mental Health Day, remember to take care of yourself!
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Congratulations to all the 2020 ILOTA Award recipients!!
This year, the Executive Board recognized 2 recipients.
Gail Fisher has been a member of ILOTA since 1979 and has had a leadership role in ILOTA & ILOTAPAC for most of those 40 years. Congratulations Gail!
#ILOTA #ILOTA2020
Congratulations to the 2020 ILOTA Award Recipients! This year's recipient is Kelsey Watters!
Kelsey was recognized for her clinical work at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, her grantsmanship, and her clinical trials research.
Congratulations to Kelsey Watters!!
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Congratulations to the 2020 ILOTA Award Winners!
This year two practitioners received the ILOTA OTA of the Year Award. Abi Swidergal is recognized for her involvement & leadership in professional organizations, her mentorship to studetns and advocacy for OTAs.
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"Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional" -Carroll Bryant.
September is Healthy Aging month. This is a great time to reflect on our own healthy aging and consider how we can support clients' healthy aging.
Check out https://t.co/wj3AXSP4Yf for more resources.
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Congratulations to the Mentors and Mentees who have been chosen to participate in ILOTAโs Leadership Development Program! This 12-month program matches OT practitioners with mentors who have the leadership skills and experiences to support their leadership development.
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ILOTA welcomes our new Executive Board President, Anne Kiraly-Alvarez!
โI feel honored and privileged to serve in this new role and look forward to working with all ILOTA members to continue to advance occupational therapy in Illinois.โ
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The Student Occupational Therapy Association at Governors State University celebrated the Juneteenth Jubilee with friends, neighbors and community. They created beautiful sidewalk chalk drawings throughout the community to promote justice, joy and harmony
#ILOTA #Governors_State
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