Karen Hefler

Occupational Therapist, Owner/Director Rehabilitation Therapy Associates LLC, MAOT Special Interest Group Coordinator, ASAP Vice Chair/ASAP RA Representative

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Vote Now: I voted and so can you https://t.co/E446pBVszY #ivoted via @AOTAInc

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@Lucky_finds All 20 for me!

[AOTA State Affairs @AOTAStateIssues]

State occupational therapy associations recognized for outstanding work at 2025 ASAP Annual Meeting
https://t.co/ZoUbfiRP8r

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Vote Now: I voted and so can you https://t.co/KEpVAtHzTT #ivoted via @AOTAInc

[AOTFoundation @AOTFoundation]

With your support, AOTF empowers OTs through scholarships and research grants, enabling them to serve their communities. Discover how you can donate today to support research and empower the practice of OT!
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#Supportresearch #Empowerpractice #AOTFImpact

[Abe 🟨🟧🟪🟩 Saffer @AbeAOTA]

Want to learn about school-based OT policy? Want to share what's going on with your school-based practice? Want to just talk about what is going on?

Join me at @AOTAInc's school-based OT policy office hours! Registration is free, and open to all!

https://t.co/mvlMeCypcZ

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Check out this episode of The OT Schoolhouse Podcast featuring AOTA’s own Abe Saffer (@AbeAOTA) who discusses school-based mental health services.
https://t.co/ayXrmqH65j

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

ED is accepting applications for new five-year grants to establish Comprehensive Centers to help state, regional, tribal, and local educational agencies improve outcomes for all students.

Learn more about how to apply: https://t.co/5tKTmTOdVt

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University of the Pacific’s OT Department Chair Dr. Natalie Perkins, PP-OTD, MBA, M.Ed., OTR/L, FIIE delivered a TED Talk on the power of emotional intelligence and how it can extend beyond the classroom. Watch now: https://t.co/Ck1VpmX9rt

[AOTA @AOTAInc]

Thanks to efforts led by the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association, Minnesota is the 30th state to enact the #OTCompact!
Read about the other states that have joined and next steps at https://t.co/5WDVAHdf8f.

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The House Ways and Means Committee voted to extend waivers that have allowed OT practitioners, PTs, SLPs, and audiologists to provide telehealth services in Medicare through December 31, 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/4ZNXa7BTmD

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The May Special Interest Section (SIS) Quarterly is now available! Read about how OTPs are addressing #mentalhealth across the lifespan to facilitate occupational participation and performance. https://t.co/bAlO8IeXWI

[Feeding Matters @FeedingMatters]

It's Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month. You can help.

💚 Share a graphic.
💚 Fundraise.
💚 Wear your gear.
💚 Share a resource.

Get involved this May: https://t.co/KVwyz2j8WX

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Thanks to legislation sponsored by Vermont Representative Mary-Katherine Stone (an OT!) and supported by the Vermont Occupational Therapy Association, Vermont is the 29th state to enact the #OTCompact. Read about the other states & next steps at https://t.co/5WDVAHcHiH

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Congratulations to Senator Tim Kennedy (@SenKennedy) for winning the NY-26 Congressional District special election!
Kennedy makes history as the first #OccupationalTherapist to be elected to Congress. https://t.co/bCANedzIqW

[Abe 🟨🟧🟪🟩 Saffer @AbeAOTA]

Happy SISP Appreciation Week! Thank you to all my school-based folks!

[Abe 🟨🟧🟪🟩 Saffer @AbeAOTA]

It's that time of year again folks!

[Karen Hefler @rta_ot]

@AbeAOTA Sorry I missed last night!

[Kristen Neville @KNevilleAOTA]

This is a big deal. Congrats OTAC!!! @OTACnews