Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists
110 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 810 M2N 6Y8 Toronto, ON, Canada

On December 17th, an additional $147 million investment in Mental Health & Addictions services across the province was announced. Funding is targeted to community mental health services, virtual psychotherapy (CBT), children & youth, Indigenous peoples, and those in vulnerable living situations. OTs have so much to offer to increase the system's capacity to meet growing needs through the pandemic. Work in mental health? Look for opportunities to expand OT services in these areas - OSOT has been advocating to ensure opportunity! Read more: https://bit.ly/2WBhKWo

Due to the pandemic, the deadline to complete the certification for the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) has been extended to February 1, 2021. Only those who have completed the certification for the MoCA will be able to administer the assessment. OSOT is offering members more than a 25% discount for training of the MoCA. Learn more at osot.on.ca/MOCA

Do you have a professional development event that would be of interest to occupational therapists? Add it to OSOT's Workshop and Course Listings page at osot.on.ca/OtherEvents

The Assistive Devices Program will be launching their e-Submission process for vendors for mobility aids and orthotics starting January 4, 2021. For more information see ADP's Q&A for authorizers and vendors: https://bit.ly/37sZYe0 and eSubmission Quick Guide 2020: https://bit.ly/2Ky2kiI. These are primarily for vendors, however, authorizers should be aware of the process changes as well. Authorizers may continue to work with their vendors in the same manner as they have been, the vendors are now required to do the data entry and submit electronically.

Student occupational therapists! Check out dozens of OSOT's complimentary archived webinars at osot.on.ca/ArchivedWebinars

The Australian Autism CRC has launched their National Guideline Implementation Toolkit to help clinicians upskill and deliver the recommendations in the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia. The toolkit includes: videos and fact sheets; a Baseline Evaluation and Audit Tool; template forms; and training information. Sign up for complimentary access to these documents and other resources including a synthesis of research evidence, the newsletter, and more: https://bit.ly/3r6bhjY

St. John's Rehab celebrated this #OTMonth in style! OTs and team members across roles purchased OT month themed shirts, wearing them to work each week in support of #OTMonth. To recognize the challenges everyone has faced this year, the #OTMonth planning team decided to spotlight their interprofessional team members. Weekly themed messages were sent to colleagues across clinical and support roles, thanking them for their collaboration. How are you celebrating #OTMonth? Email us at [email protected] to share!

Looking for an OT job or wanting to attract quality applicants? Visit OSOT's Career Posting page at www.osot.on.ca/Careers

OSOT's When and How to Initiate Tube Weaning webinar is now available to watch on our Archived Webinars page. Complimentary for members! Watch now at www.osot.on.ca/ArchivedWebinars

Occupational therapists are mental health professionals and can support you as you adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trying to manage work changes, working remotely, managing family demands, and more? Ask to see an occupational therapist! Learn more at www.OTOntario.ca. View infographic at www.osot.on.ca/mentalhealth

The early bird deadline to register for the OSOT 2020 Virtual Conference: Rising to the Challenges of Change is November 3rd! OSOT members attend the full conference for $175. Learn more at www.osot.on.ca/conference #OSOT20

Today is #WorldOccupationalTherapyDay! This year’s theme is Reimagine doing which celebrates the expertise of occupational therapy for reimagining participation in occupations that provide value and meaning to everyday life. The Guide to World Occupational Therapy Day provides a good overview of the many things going on to celebrate and promote the profession today! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3omtyZd

Keeping seniors safe! Occupational Therapists can help! Learn more at www.OTOntario.ca.

OSOT is hosting the three part series, Seating and Mobility: from evidence to practice, November 18-20 during the 2020 Virtual Conference: Rising to the Challenges of Change! Session topics include: Seating and Positioning: Translating Assessment Findings, Power Up! A Clinical and Functional Review of Power Add-On, and Tilting the Odds: Manual Tilt to Improve Rehabilitation Outcomes. Choose to attend one or more sessions. OSOT members attend the full conference for $175 by registering before November 3rd. Learn more at www.osot.on.ca/conference #OSOT20

OSOT's Virtual Visits for Seating and Mobility webinar is available to watch on our Archived Webinars page. Complimentary for members! Watch now at www.osot.on.ca/ArchivedWebinars

Shout out your OT pride with OSOT’s non-medical custom facemask! With 2 moisture wicking cotton layers and a third removeable filter layer, this mask is comfortable and promotes OT. Includes adjustable nose bridge. Learn more at www.osot.on.ca/Products

Learn more about occupational therapy and how occupational therapists help make the everyday possible at www.OTOntario.ca

OSOT's 2020 Virtual Conference is November 17-21, 2020! Join us for the Managing Chronic Pain in Primary Health Care Introduction workshop sponsored by Westech Health Care on November 18. OSOT members attend the full conference for $175 by registering before November 3rd! Learn more at www.osot.on.ca/conference #OSOT20

Occupational therapists at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre are celebrating #OTMonth with new jackets and custom masks to help patients and staff identify them and raise the profile of OT! How are you celebrating #OTMonth? Email us at [email protected] to share!

OSOT members receive a 50% discount on select BrainFx cognitive assessment tools until October 31, 2020. An ongoing 20% member discount will continue after that point. Learn more at www.osot.on.ca/BrainFx