Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
100-34 Colonnade Road K2E 7J6 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Our Corporate Associate Triumph Mobility is growing! Did you know that several of their products including their Escape Rollator, pictured below, have been reviewed by OTs and awarded our Seal of Recognition? Our Seal is an indication of quality that consumers and health professionals can use as a basis for making decisions on products to refer or purchase. Read the report for the Triumph Escape Rollator- https://www.caot.ca/upload//Triumph_Escape_REPORT_2018.pdf... #OT365

'We have a basic human need to enjoy what we do,' Atler said. And we also need to feel productive and restore our energy after something draining. It’s different for everybody, so the goal is to discover each person’s sense of what’s meaningful."- https://chhs.source.colostate.edu/new-tool-helps-people-wi/

Last chance! If you haven’t completed the CoreCom-CanCom survey yet, you still have time. We’ve extended the deadline to April 5th so you can be a part of this exciting project to help shape the new draft competencies for OTs in Canada- www.research.net/r/OT_competencies #OT365

Rates for #CAOT2021 increase on April 1st! Register today to save- https://www.caot.ca/site/pd/conf/confreg?nav=sidebar

An OT shares information for new mothers trying to cope during COVID-19- https://globalnews.ca//mothers-gathering-group-offers-supp

Why attend #CAOT2021?

"Paulette Guitard, a professor of occupational therapy at the University of Ottawa’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences, believes playfulness could help mitigate some of the stress and anxiety prompted by the pandemic. Her research has found adults who are more playful are able to make the best out of a bad situation. They tend to see adversity as a challenge and look for ways to adapt and carry out activities that give them meaning, purpose and joy, Guitard said"-

We engage with stakeholders in the public, private, and allied health care sectors to promote the profession of occupational therapy and its benefits on the health of Canadians. www.caot.ca/membership En nouant le dialogue avec des parties prenantes dans le secteur public et privé, l’ACE promeut la profession de l’ergothérapie comme élément essentiel d’un système de santé canadien efficace.

Timely tips and practices for managing mental and physical distress and discomfort from our 'Complex pain and the role of OT' workshop today. OTs are experts at taking a preventive, holistic, and forward-thinking approach to effectively manage pain. #OT365 #chronicpain #BellLetsTalk

Today is Bell Let's Talk day, and now than ever, we need all hands-on deck to help Canadians with the mental health care they need. Occupational therapy services are of critical importance to help Canadians dealing with adverse mental health #BellLetsTalk #OT365

Read the January/February 2021 issue of OT Now online! https://www.caot.ca/site/fm/otnowlist?nav=sidebar Le numéro de janvier/février 2021 d'Actualités ergothérapiques est maintenant disponible... Reflections on occupational therapy practice and the needs of family caregivers of older adults: Recent innovative research Shift in practice: Enabling client-centred occupation through virtual engagements Could COVID-19 be a catalyst for occupational injustices? A South African perspective #OT365 #occupationaltherapy #healthcare #resources #Canada

If you haven't yet accessed the seven FREE Practice Evidence Webinars included in your 2020-2021 membership care package, we remind you that they are available for viewing now- simply login to My Account to access them. Enjoy! --- Si vous n'avez pas encore accédé aux sept Webinaires données probantes dans la pratique GRATUITS inclus dans votre colis réconfort d'adhésion pour 2020-2021, nous vous rappelons que vous pouvez maintenant les consulter vous n’avez qu’à ouvrir une session à Mon compte pour y accéder. Profitez-en bien!

Last chance to register for our upcoming Ergonomics Practice Network webinar: Ergonomic Products - What Works and When (Diving Deeper) on Nov 26 at 12pm PST. De...scription: This interactive presentation is a follow up to the previous presentation which was an overview of ergonomic product options available in a number of product categories including Keyboards, Mice, Document Holder/Writing Surfaces, Monitor Arms, Sit-Stand Seating and Desks. Advanced discussion topics will include how to evaluate requests for "light touch" keyboards, keyswitch types, macro/auto scrolling features in mice, how to accommodate individuals who have only one functional hand, understanding the occupational nuances of document holders vs writing surfaces and addressing the reality of sit-to- stand workstations (and discussing a real solution that many are not aware is a third option). https://buff.ly/3fbCAUB

We're practicing gratitude this season and at the top of our list is YOU! We are grateful to have you as a part of our strong community of Canadian occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, students, corporate associates, and retired occupational therapists. On behalf of all of us at CAOT and your colleagues across the country, we wish you a wonderful holiday season. Though it will look a bit different for most of us, we hope you can connect with friends, f...amily, and pets, and find joy in your favourite occupations. --- Nous pratiquons la gratitude cette saison et vous êtes en haut de notre liste! Nous sommes reconnaissants de vous compter parmi notre solide collectivité canadienne d'ergothérapeutes, d'assistants de l’ergothérapeute, d'étudiants, d'associés corporatifs et d’ergothérapeutes à la retraite. Au nom de nous tous à l'ACE et de vos collègues de partout au pays, nous vous souhaitons un merveilleux temps des Fêtes. Bien que la situation soit un peu différente pour la plupart d'entre nous, nous espérons que vous pourrez voir ou entrer en contact avec vos amis, votre famille et vos animaux de compagnie et trouver de la joie dans vos occupations préférées.

Important reflections from ACE-Qc occupational therapists. #OT365 "Des médecins, trouvant absurde de traiter les patients individuellement pour les mêmes maux, décidèrent de s’attaquer en amont aux causes des maladies, des troubles et des accidents. Ils s’impliquèrent donc avec leurs municipalités pour, d’une part, améliorer la qualité de l’air, de l’eau et des aliments ainsi que pour, d’autre part, diminuer la toxicité des environnements de travail et des habitudes de vie. En éliminant les causes des maux à leurs sources, ces médecins estimaient qu’ils contribuaient davantage à la santé des êtres humains qu’en traitant individuellement des patients d’ores et déjà malades."

Nominate an OT colleague for our Board of Directors or for one of our prestigious awards- https://buff.ly/349T0ck

Save the date for #CAOT2021 Virtual! Registration opens February 1st. --- Réservez la date! L'inscription débute le 1er février.

CAOT Members save 10% on CO-OP approach and ADL Profile trainings offered in 2021 by Université de Montréal- https://buff.ly/2xf6Icg --- Les membres de l’ACE bénéficient d’un rabais de 10 % sur les formations de l’approche CO-OP et du Profil des AVQ à partir de janvier 2021 avec l’Université de Montréal.

We’re excited to announce our upcoming public awareness campaign- OT Everyday! Our website will be launching soon, so stay tuned. For now, follow the new Facebook page and be sure to engage with and share our posts promoting occupational therapy to the public! This digital pilot project will trial a series of advertisements over the next few months to determine what messages resonate and how best to engage with the public. Longer-term, the project intends to increase awareness about what occupational therapy is, and what OTs do.

Today, for #WorldOTDay we're proud to share a series created by our OT Student and New Practitioners Practice Network answering the question: Why OT? Thank you to Jess and Avneet, the chairs of the Network for sharing these informative and inspirational quotes for #OTmonth and World OT Day.

Today, with our health care partners in Organizations for Health Action (HEAL), we released "Beyond COVID-19: HEAL’s recommendations for a healthier nation- https://buff.ly/35EUMmn #OT365 This report outlines issues that Canadian health care professionals have seen on the front lines, and includes recommendations for the government, with a focus on: Pandemic Readiness ... Seniors Care, and Mental Health Services See more

A new report from the National Institute on Ageing at Ryerson University and the Canadian Red Cross highlights the importance of occupational therapy in disaster preparedness for seniors. #OT365 Closing the Gaps: Advancing Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery for Older Adults- https://buff.ly/3mxx2FO

On #WorldOTday, support occupational therapy students and the annual gOT Spirit Challenge! Head to their page to check out these great videos promoting OT and be sure to 'like' your favourite to cast your vote.

The November/December 2020 of OT Now is online! Read about: Successful collaboration between occupational therapists and home renovators Empowering clients in physical rehabilitation with a strength-based approach For inclusive and safe outdoor activities: A training for support persons of people with disabilities ... And much more- https://buff.ly/35sjlCN --- Le numéro de novembre/décembre 2020 d'Actualités ergothérapiques est maintenant disponible- https://buff.ly/3nq5QJY

#WorldOTday is here! World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) #OT365 Wishing all OT professionals and their clients, families and friends around the world a Happy world OT day from Canada! Bonne Journée mondiale de l'ergothérapie 2020!... Nous souhaitons une bonne Journée mondiale de l'ergothérapie à tous du monde entier!

CAOT Members save 20% on the 2-day webinar Occupation and trauma: Expanding occupational therapy practice offered by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute! Join OTs Megan Edgelow and Heidi Cramm on November 3 and 4, 2020 to explore the nature and prevalence of trauma and resulting impacts, introduce and utilize the Occupational Therapy Trauma Intervention Framework (OTTIF), and present holistic practice methods that include families and support networks- https://buff.ly/2HprEG5

Our Technology for Occupation and Participation practice network is hosting their first #TOPTalk on Twitter. Join them on October 28th, 2020 at 5 PM PST/6 PM MST/7 PM CST/8 PM EST/ 9 PM AST/ 9:30 PM Newfoundland time. Join to share and learn about ethics in assistive technology services. Everyone welcome! What is a #TOPTalk? ... A #TOPTalk is a Twitter-based discussion where people come together and discuss and share practice ideas, knowledge, tools, questions, thoughts, and strategies about a topic relating to technology, occupation, and participation. The host asks a series of questions about the #TOPTalk topic and leads a discussion surrounding these questions. Are you interested in sharing and hosting a #TOPTalk? Reach out to [email protected] to learn more!

Celebrate OT month with us by attending the FREE Muriel Driver Lecture, Mobilizing occupation for social transformation: Radical resistance, disruption & reconfiguration on October 29th, 12pm ET- https://buff.ly/2IGYH98 #OT365 The Muriel Driver Memorial Lecture is an opportunity to reflect on the current and future state of the profession, the way it is practiced and the way it could be practised. This year, the lecture will be given virtually by Deborah Laliberte Rudman, whose scholarly work exploring the broader socio-political systems and structures that shape occupational possibilities, particularly for marginalized populations, has brought a fresh perspective to understanding occupation one that challenges us to apply a critical lens to the use of power and privilege that influences opportunities to engage in occupation.

Research supports the relationship between cognition and physical activity for older adults living with dementia. Join us for one of two online workshops to be able to identify safe physical activities levels and to overcome common barriers to adherence for your clients-

Call for nominations! Appel des mises en cadidatures ! Nominate a colleague for one of our Awards, or for a position on our Board of Directors. We're looking for: President (2 year term to begin in 2022) Treasurer... Board Director for Saskatchewan External Director Find out more and nominate someone today- https://buff.ly/349T0ck

Deadline today! Don’t miss out on Sheila Buck’s popular workshop on seated posture, pain reduction and mobility for the elderly -

Join us for a special OT Month event! #OT365 We're saying goodbye and thank you to previous CAOT President Catherine Backman, and welcoming incoming President Giovanna Boniface for her two-year term. You'll have an opportunity to ask our new President questions and learn about how Giovanna intends to guide CAOT forward in the coming years during this one-hour complimentary webinar- https://buff.ly/3dbYENK

Since mental health and physical health can no longer be compartmentalized as areas addressed by specialists, occupational therapists must understand the mind-brain-body feedback loops to maximize the effectiveness of intervention. Join us for an online workshop on November 12th and 13th to learn how to incorporate lifestyle modification to support mental health and cognitive rehabilitation- https://buff.ly/336aHcp