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SUMMARY:June 2026 Pediatric SIS Meeting
CREATED:20260601T205904Z
DTSTAMP:20260601T205904Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/june-2026-pediatric-sis-meeting
DESCRIPTION:ArizOTA Pediatric SIS Event\NIn-Service: Malawi Mission Trip \N \NDate: Wednesday, June 10, 2026\NWhere: Zoom\NTime: 6:00-7:00pm\N \NLearning Outcomes:\N\NUnderstand the Malawi Mission trip alongside Passion Center for Children \NSee the impact of this mission trip from the OT and SLP student perspective \NDiscuss the need for various medical/health disciplines for this trip\NLearn specific information regarding logistics of this summer 2026 trip, i.e. cost, travel, etc.\N\NAbout the Speaker:\NPat Steffen-Sanchez is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience dedicated to advancing compassionate, culturally responsive care and mentorship within the profession. In addition to her academic and clinical contributions, Pat established a meaningful international service-learning mission trip through Passion Center for Children in Malawi for occupational therapy students and practitioners. Through this initiative, participants have the opportunity to engage in culturally grounded service, advocacy, and community partnership work.\N \NRegister Here\N 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>ArizOTA Pediatric SIS Event</h3><p>In-Service: Malawi Mission Trip&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;Wednesday, June 10, 2026</div><div><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp;Zoom</div><div><strong>Time:</strong> 6:00-7:00pm</div><div>&nbsp;</div><p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p><ol><li>Understand the Malawi Mission trip alongside Passion Center for Children&nbsp;</li><li>See the impact of this mission trip from the OT and SLP student perspective&nbsp;</li><li>Discuss the need for various medical/health disciplines for this trip</li><li>Learn specific information regarding logistics of this summer 2026 trip, i.e. cost, travel, etc.</li></ol><p><strong>About the Speaker:</strong></p><p>Pat Steffen-Sanchez is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience dedicated to advancing compassionate, culturally responsive care and mentorship within the profession.&nbsp;In addition to her academic and clinical contributions, Pat established a meaningful international service-learning mission trip through Passion Center for Children in Malawi for occupational therapy students and practitioners. Through this initiative, participants have the opportunity to engage in culturally grounded service, advocacy, and community partnership work.</p><div>&nbsp;</div><div><a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261476425176967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register Here</a></div><p>&nbsp;</p>
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SUMMARY:ArizOTA Board Elections
CREATED:20260601T205904Z
DTSTAMP:20260601T205904Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/arizota-board-elections
DESCRIPTION:2026 ArizOTA Board Election\N \NVOTE BY: June 12, 2026\NAll the nominiations for open Board Positions have been gathered. Check out our qualified canidates and Vote.\NVOTE HERE
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>2026 ArizOTA Board Election</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>VOTE BY: June 12, 2026</strong></p><p>All the nominiations for open Board Positions have been gathered. Check out our qualified canidates and Vote.</p><p><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260555525427964" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VOTE HERE</a></p>
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260616T180000
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SUMMARY:June 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting
CREATED:20260601T205904Z
DTSTAMP:20260601T205904Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/june-2026-neuro-sis-meeting
DESCRIPTION:ArizOTA Neuro SIS Event\NGOT-Cog: A functional Cognitve Assesment for Occuaptional Therapy\N \NDate: Tuesday, June 16, 2026\NWhere: Zoom\NTime: 6:00-7:00pm\N \NLearning Outcomes:\N\NIntroduce the GOT-Cog: A Functional Cognitive Assessment for Occupational Therapy.\NDiscuss a new occupational therapy congitve screenting tool.\NDiscuss GOT-Cog's development, current evidence, and potential role in clinical practice.\N\NRegister Here\N 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>ArizOTA Neuro SIS Event</h3><p>GOT-Cog: A functional Cognitve Assesment for Occuaptional Therapy</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, June 16, 2026</div><div><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp;Zoom</div><div><strong>Time:</strong> 6:00-7:00pm</div><div>&nbsp;</div><p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p><ol><li>Introduce the GOT-Cog: A Functional Cognitive Assessment for Occupational Therapy.</li><li>Discuss a new occupational therapy congitve screenting tool.</li><li>Discuss GOT-Cog's development, current evidence, and potential role in clinical practice.</li></ol><div><a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261515468727970" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register Here</a></div><p>&nbsp;</p>
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:Fieldwork Educator and Capstone Mentor Training Virtual
CREATED:20260602T063931Z
DTSTAMP:20260602T063931Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/fieldwork-educator-and-capstone-mentor-training-virtual
DESCRIPTION:Fieldwork Educator and Capstone Mentor Training Virtual\N \NDate: Thursday, June 66, 2026\NWhere: Zoom\NTime: 12:00-6:00pm\N \NLearning Outcomes:\N\NProvide continuing education to better prepare fieldwork educators and capstone mentors.\NUtilize best practices and engage in experiential education research.\NSupport the translation, dissemination, and integration of knowledge and scholarship in practice through experiential education. \N\NThe fieldwork educator training is a CEU training for fieldwork educators and capstone mentors to provide up-to-date information on best practices in supporting OT and OTA students, including capstone experiences.\NAbout the Speaker:Speakers TBD\NRegister Here\N 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>Fieldwork Educator and Capstone Mentor Training Virtual</h3><p>&nbsp;</p><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;Thursday, June 66, 2026</div><div><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp;Zoom</div><div><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp;12:00-6:00pm</div><div>&nbsp;</div><p><strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide continuing education to better prepare fieldwork educators and capstone mentors.</li><li>Utilize best practices and engage in experiential education research.</li><li>Support the translation, dissemination, and integration of knowledge and scholarship in practice through experiential education.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>The fieldwork educator training is a CEU training for fieldwork educators and capstone mentors to provide up-to-date information on best practices in supporting OT and OTA students, including capstone experiences.</strong></p><p><strong>About the Speaker:<br /></strong>Speakers TBD</p><div><a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261476508150961" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register Here</a></div><p>&nbsp;</p>
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SUMMARY:July 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting
CREATED:20260602T152427Z
DTSTAMP:20260602T152427Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/july-2026-neuro-sis-meeting
DESCRIPTION:July 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting\NLearning Outcomes\N1. Learners will be able to identify why early OT intervention in the ICU is essential for best practise with critically ill patients.\N2. Learners will be able to identify criterion to identify appropriate candidates for early OT interventions in critically ill patients.\N \NAbout the Speaker:\N \NAdam Sakievich has spent over a decade working in acute care ICUs of all populations. He now works in a Neuro Burn ICU at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson.\N \NDate: July 21, 2026; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm\NWhere: Zoom\N \NMore Information and to Register: Click Here
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>July 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting</h3><p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong></p><div style="text-align: left;">1. Learners will be able to identify why early OT intervention in the ICU is essential for best practise with critically ill patients.</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Learners will be able to identify criterion to identify appropriate candidates for early OT interventions in critically ill patients.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the Speaker:</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Adam Sakievich has spent over a decade working in acute care ICUs of all populations. He now works in a Neuro Burn ICU at Banner University Medical Center-Tucson.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong> July 21, 2026; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm</div><div><strong>Where:</strong> Zoom</div><p> </p><div>More Information and to Register: <a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261744767302965">Click Here</a></div>
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Pediatric School-Based SIS Meeting
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DTSTAMP:20260602T152427Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/august-2026-neuro-sis-meeting-3
DESCRIPTION:August 2026 Telehealth SIS Meeting\NLearning Outcomes\NBy the end of this interactive session, participants will be able to:\N \N1. Demonstrate some of the many basic ASL signs and fingerspelling commonly used during school based interactions.  \N \N2.  Apply strategies for simplifying spoken or written messages into clear, functional concepts that support effective communication using ASL signs\N \N"What do you wish you knew how to sign at school?”\N \NBring your answer—and your hands! \N \NJoin occupational therapy assistant Suzette Dobbins for an interactive introduction to functional American Sign Language (ASL) for school-based practice. \N \NDrawing on more than 14 years of experience using ASL, Suzette will introduce immediately usable signs, fingerspelling, and short phrases relevant to everyday school routines and interactions. And communication is about more than knowing the sign for a word. Suzette will also explore how we can make our messages clearer and more accessible—what she describes as taking our “75-cent words” and turning them into “25-cent words” without losing the meaning we need to convey.\N \NCome ready to participate! Be prepared to practice foundational signs, explore ways to make your communication clearer, and request words or phrases you’d like Suzette to demonstrate—all while building a small and useful communication toolkit of practical signs, strategies, websites, and resources you can apply immediately.\N \NAbout the Speaker:\NSuzette Dobbins, OTA/L is a pediatric practitioner with Essential Therapeutics, LLC, who brings more than 14 years of practical experience using American Sign Language.  \N \N \NDate: August 19, 2026; 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm\NWhere: Zoom\N \NMore Information and to Register: Click Here
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>August 2026 Telehealth SIS Meeting</h3><p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong></p><div style="text-align: left;">By the end of this interactive session, participants will be able to:</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Demonstrate some of the many basic ASL signs and fingerspelling commonly used during school based interactions.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">2.  Apply strategies for simplifying spoken or written messages into clear, functional concepts that support effective communication using ASL signs</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>"What do you wish you knew how to sign at school?”</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Bring your answer—and your hands! </strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Join occupational therapy assistant Suzette Dobbins for an interactive introduction to functional American Sign Language (ASL) for school-based practice. </strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Drawing on more than 14 years of experience using ASL, Suzette will introduce immediately usable signs, fingerspelling, and short phrases relevant to everyday school routines and interactions. And communication is about more than knowing the sign for a word. Suzette will also explore how we can make our messages clearer and more accessible—what she describes as taking our “75-cent words” and turning them into “25-cent words” without losing the meaning we need to convey.</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Come ready to participate! Be prepared to practice foundational signs, explore ways to make your communication clearer, and request words or phrases you’d like Suzette to demonstrate—all while building a small and useful communication toolkit of practical signs, strategies, websites, and resources you can apply immediately.</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the Speaker:</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">Suzette Dobbins, OTA/L is a pediatric practitioner with Essential Therapeutics, LLC, who brings more than 14 years of practical experience using American Sign Language.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong> August 19, 2026; 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm</div><div><strong>Where:</strong> Zoom</div><p> </p><div>More Information and to Register: <a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/262226569278973">Click Here</a></div>
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting
CREATED:20260602T152427Z
DTSTAMP:20260602T152427Z
URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/august-2026-neuro-sis-meeting
DESCRIPTION:August 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting\NLearning Outcomes\NStudents! Practitioners! Educators! Come together for a meeting of the minds. We'll be having a round table discussion about what makes for a successful neuro fieldwork experience. Kortney Holbrook is the OT fieldwork coordinator for Banner UMC-Tucson. She will lead us in a discussion about all the practical nuts and bolts of the neuro fieldwork experience you just can't get from the classroom. Student's come with your most burning questions, or your most trivial ones. No judgements in the Neuro SIS!\N \NAbout the Speaker:\NKortney Holbrook is the OT fieldwork coordinator for Banner UMC-Tucson.\N \N \NDate: August 25, 2026; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm\NWhere: Zoom\N \NMore Information and to Register: Click Here
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>August 2026 Neuro SIS Meeting</h3><p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong></p><div style="text-align: left;">Students! Practitioners! Educators! Come together for a meeting of the minds. We'll be having a round table discussion about what makes for a successful neuro fieldwork experience. Kortney Holbrook is the OT fieldwork coordinator for Banner UMC-Tucson. She will lead us in a discussion about all the practical nuts and bolts of the neuro fieldwork experience you just can't get from the classroom. Student's come with your most burning questions, or your most trivial ones. No judgements in the Neuro SIS!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the Speaker:</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">Kortney Holbrook is the OT fieldwork coordinator for Banner UMC-Tucson.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong> August 25, 2026; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm</div><div><strong>Where:</strong> Zoom</div><p> </p><div>More Information and to Register: <a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/262175555550964">Click Here</a></div>
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Telehealth SIS Meeting
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URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/august-2026-neuro-sis-meeting-2
DESCRIPTION:August 2026 Telehealth SIS Meeting\NLearning Outcomes\N1. Evaluate the appropriateness of telehealth for an individual client using evidence, clinical reasoning, client preferences, and contextual factors.\N \N2. Identify standardized components of high-quality telehealth practice that promote safety, consistency, and positive outcomes.\N \N3.  Develop strategies to address interstate practice and connectivity barriers that may affect access to occupational therapy services.\N \NTelehealth has expanded opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners to improve access to care and provide services across geographic boundaries. This presentation will explore practical strategies for delivering evidence-based, consistent, and client-centered OT through telehealth. Participants will examine the OT Compact, common practice considerations, and strategies for addressing connectivity barriers while maintaining quality and meaningful outcomes.\N \NAbout the Speaker:\NMolly Hahn-Floyd, OTD, OTR/L, is a pediatric clinician, telehealth company owner, and OTAC President dedicated to advancing occupational therapy through leadership, advocacy, education, and innovation.\N \N \NDate: August 27, 2026; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm\NWhere: Zoom\N \NMore Information and to Register: Click Here
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3>August 2026 Telehealth SIS Meeting</h3><p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong></p><div style="text-align: left;">1. Evaluate the appropriateness of telehealth for an individual client using evidence, clinical reasoning, client preferences, and contextual factors.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Identify standardized components of high-quality telehealth practice that promote safety, consistency, and positive outcomes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">3.  Develop strategies to address interstate practice and connectivity barriers that may affect access to occupational therapy services.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Telehealth has expanded opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners to improve access to care and provide services across geographic boundaries. This presentation will explore practical strategies for delivering evidence-based, consistent, and client-centered OT through telehealth. Participants will examine the OT Compact, common practice considerations, and strategies for addressing connectivity barriers while maintaining quality and meaningful outcomes.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>About the Speaker:</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">Molly Hahn-Floyd, OTD, OTR/L, is a pediatric clinician, telehealth company owner, and OTAC President dedicated to advancing occupational therapy through leadership, advocacy, education, and innovation.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div id="v1replybody1"><strong>Date:</strong> August 27, 2026; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm</div><div><strong>Where:</strong> Zoom</div><p> </p><div>More Information and to Register: <a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/262226539251961">Click Here</a></div>
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SUMMARY:Call for Fall Conference Sponsors
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URL:https://arizota.org/events/upcoming-events/call-for-fall-conference-sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Call for Fall Conference Sponsors\NOur Annual Fall Conference is calling all sponsors!\NFriday, October 16th - Saturday, October 17th (In-Person & Virtual)\NMidwestern University\N19555 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308\NArizOTA offers several different levels of Sponsorship.\N \NInteract with attendees, raise your brand awareness, find new hires, and more.\N \NFor more information CLICK HERE\N \NAny additional questions please email office@arizota dot org 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3 style="text-align: center;">Call for Fall Conference Sponsors</h3><p style="text-align: center;">Our Annual Fall Conference is calling all sponsors!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="color: #ff6100; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday, October 16th - Saturday, October 17th </span></strong><span style="color: #ff6100; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(</span></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff6100; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In-Person &amp; Virtual)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff6100; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Midwestern University</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #ff6100; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">19555 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308</span></p><div><strong>ArizOTA offers several different levels of Sponsorship.</strong></div><div> </div><div><strong>Interact with attendees, raise your brand awareness, find new hires, and more.</strong></div><div> </div><div><strong>For more information <a href="https://pci.jotform.com/form/261167496484974">CLICK HERE</a></strong></div><div> </div><div><strong>Any additional questions please email <a href="mailto:office@arizota.org">office@arizota dot org</a> </strong></div>
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