AOTA's 1-Minute Update, August 27, 2007




	This issue sponsored by Peoplefirst Rehabilitation August 27, 2007
Click pictures below for details. AOTA's Online Career Center The AOTA/NBCOT National Student Conclave Launching Your Career! Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nov. 17–Nov. 18, 2007 Live AOTA AudioInsight^TM Seminar Shaping the Future of Occupational Therapy Practice —The Role of Advocacy Sept. 5, 2007 12 Noon-1:30 p.m. ET Registration Through Sept. 3! Now Available The Reference Manual of the Official Documents of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., 12th Edition (CD-ROM & Book) Links AOTA.org News Member Services Students Consumer Info Scope of Practice Advertising		"One benefit of doctoral study was exposure to the variety of strategies, designs, and methods for scientific inquiry and the wide range of roles and opportunities for involvement in research and science." —Brent Braveman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, "Never Say Never," in OT Practice, August 13, 2007
	AOTA's Evidence-Based Resources Expand Online The new CAT and CAP series are products of AOTA's Evidence-Based Literature Review Project. These series provide an "at-a-glance" synthesis of a group of articles selected for focused-question literature reviews (CATs) as well as summaries of selected individual papers (CAPs). The first two topics are "Driving and Community Mobility for Older Adults" and "Traumatic Brain Injury." Read more. Ready to Run in 2008? The AOTA Nominating Committee would like to hear from any member who is considering running for office in the next General Election. In January 2008, members will vote for two Board Directors, the WFOT Delegate, the WFOT Second Alternate Delegate, and the OTA Alternate Representative to the Representative Assembly. View election information online, and e-mail the committee at nomcom@aota.org with your questions and interest. The Association needs good leaders! Read more. Mark Your Calendar for School Backpack Awareness Day! AOTA has all the tools you need to host a Backpack Day event on Wednesday, September 19. The first 100 registrants will receive free temporary tattoos and a poster! Sign up now, and remember to "Pack it light, wear it right!" See the Backpack Awareness Day Guide online. Read more. Grassroots Action Still Needed for Therapy Cap Exceptions! Congress returns from the August recess in 1 week. Grassroots action is still needed to urge Congress to include legislation that will extend the therapy cap exceptions process. If Congress fails to act before the end of 2007, the therapy caps will return. Contact your members of Congress today. Read more. Scope of Practice News Get updates on the occupational therapy scope of practice and clients with tracheotomies; dysphagia talking points; and pending issues affecting No Child Left Behind legislation, Medicaid rehabilitation services, and the proposed 2008 physician fee schedule. Read more. Evidence Byte: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Provider Education Project is a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CFIDS Association of America. The project includes two free online courses on CFS that are relevant to occupational therapy and provide evidence-based information on fundamentals and management. Read more. Announcements Quick Survey on Public Awareness of OT: AOTA would like to hear your thoughts about raising public awareness and promoting the profession. (Closes Sept. 5) Read more. Last Call for Ad Hoc Panel Members: The Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development is establishing 2 ad hoc panels in the areas of Seating and Wheeled Mobility and Health and Wellness to explore the feasibility of developing certifications in each area. (Closes Sept. 7) Read more. Call for Feedback on Special Interest Sections: The Special Interest Sections Council is seeking member comment on AMSIS, HCHSIS, MHSIS, and SSSIS before the 2008 election of new chairpersons. How do these groups support the AOTA Centennial Vision? Do the groups' resources address your needs? (Closes Sept. 24) Read more. Issue Sponsor With a career at Peoplefirst Rehabilitation, you’ll join a culture where your voice counts and you'll provide the best care possible for our patients. www.peoplefirstrehab.com To change or update your e-mail address, go to Member Services and edit your membership information or send e-mail address changes to members@aota.org. Copyright and Reprint Information Copyright © 2007, by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. All rights reserved. U.S. federal copyright law protects all material in this newsletter. It may not be reprinted in any form, redistributed electronically to persons who are not AOTA members, or posted on any Web site without explicit written permission from AOTA, Inc. View our copyright and reprint information.
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