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Let’s pull together and help the victims of the tragic event that occurred in Oklahoma City. Thousands of people were affected by tornadoes that swept through the area.
Want to help? You can!
Below is a list of links to donate to help the victims of the disaster in OKC.
- Salvation Army – Salvation Army is quick to respond to crisis events and has an easy way you can donate online.
- Red Cross – Support victims affected by disasters by donating to the Red Cross disaster relief fund.
- Humane Society – Providing disaster relief to pets. Donate specifically to disaster relief efforts online.
If you know of other ways people can help or contribute to the cause. Comment on our Facebook page and we’ll update this list of links.
It’s become a cliche to thank our volunteer military with the phrase “we thank you for your service”. Not to disparage this practice but it seems as if its become a standard crutch for real appreciation. Whether standing at a ballgame, clapping for homecoming soldiers on your last flight, or putting the stars and stripes on your doorstep in July-many of our gestures of appreciation favor symbolic actions rather than substantive ones.
Grabbed your attention with that sexy headline didn’t I? Who doesn’t like to kick back and read about the latest CMS proposals, proposals that probably amount to more reading than War and Peace. However, this is critical information regarding the health of the therapy profession and while there are many caveats, the main takeaway is positive upon first glance. You can read about the changes here: http://aota.org/News/AdvocacyNews/CMS-FY-2014-Proposed-Rules.aspx
San Diego, site of last week’s AOTA conference, always brings an oversized grin to my face. Perhaps its the dazzling blue skies or the equally dazzling blue water, which is strikingly visible from the moment your plane lands. It has a convention center perfectly situated for social outings, with scores of restaurants and a beautiful ballpark steps away. So yes, returning to San Diego for the 2nd time this year(APTA was here in January) proved a rousing success both in the convention halls and in the festive environment outside those walls. 
Over 1 billion dollars has been spent researching Autism over the past decade, and yet in many ways it still remains a mystery. Autism can take many forms and has varying degrees of affliction. It’s primary symptoms center around deficient communication skills and intellectual disabilities. It is estimated that 1 in 88 children have some form of autism ranging from the severe, such as Kanner’s Syndrome, to milder forms such as Aspergers. 
We’ll be giving away a series of free Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy wallpapers that can be used for your desktop, iPhone, and Android devices. The first of this series is an occupational therapy inspired pattern. To download, please find the appropriate size below and click the link. Once the image loads, you’ll have to save the image to either your computer or phone. 
Easter eggs, azalea’s, opening day, increased warmth, diminishing frost, and of course… National OT month, has everyone buzzing about spring. Today, I promise to refrain from jokey literary cliches signifying the cheesy “fools day” of April 1st. The trademarked slogan at the AOTA is Living Life to its Fullest; a mantra meant to capture the daily efforts of OT’s and their mission to improve the daily activities of all groups. It may be early intervention services for a young child, or working with the victim of an accident to return to the workforce. OT’s can be found working tirelessly to help seniors maintain independence and recover from ailments affecting daily tasks.
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