Position | Name | Email Address | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Finance | Chad Spear, OTR/L, FWEd-C | ||
Nominations and Recognitions Committee | Katherine Schofield, DHS, OTR/L | ||
Education | Heidi Carpenter, OTD, OTR/L | ||
Marketing and Public Relations | Ashley Gustaveson, B.A., COTA/L | ||
Publications | Open | ||
Legislative Affairs | Sue Dahl-Popolizio, DBH, OTR/L | ||
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ad Hoc | Alejandra Arroyo, OTD, OTR/L Naomia Rivera, COTA/L |
The Finance Committee shall recommend to the Board of Directors a budget for the succeeding fiscal year, shall propose changes in the fee structure of ArizOTA, and may propose and shall oversee all financial activities of ArizOTA, including but not limited to budgets, dues, fund-raising, grants, contracts, investments, endowments, and scholarship funds.
The Nominations and Recognitions Committee shall prepare a slate of one or more eligible candidates for offices of the ArizOTA, which shall be sent to the membership through printed or electronic communication with instructions on the voting procedure. The Committee shall also recommend policies for eligibility or guidelines for award procedures to the Board of Directors. The Committee shall review all candidates for and shall select recipients of all recognitions, awards, and grants given by ArizOTA.
The Education Committee shall plan and implement the educational programs at annual ArizOTA conferences and other educational meetings, in addition to coordination of all continuing education programs planned by any Special Interest Sections of ArizOTA.
The Marketing and Public Relations Committee shall be responsible for planned efforts to influence public opinion positively regarding the profession of Occupational Therapy in Arizona through name identification, service promotion, internal and external publicity, public awareness and special events such as fundraising and participation in promotional activities.
The Publications Committee shall be responsible for the compilation and publication of the ArizOTA Newsletter, Membership Directory, and other publications of ArizOTA. The Publications Committee shall act as a resource to other standing and ad hoc committees in the matter of publications (i.e. development of brochures).
The mission of the ArizOTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ad hoc committee is to establish diversity, equity, and inclusion infrastructure, resources, awareness, and outreach programs which reflect occupational therapy core values, are representative of the community of occupational therapy practitioners and students, and support the provision of services to all clients and their families within the state of Arizona.
Effective Date: August 31, 2023
Welcome to the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association (ArizOTA) website ("Website"). By accessing and using this Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Website.
1. Acceptance of Terms:
By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use, as well as our Privacy Policy.
2. Content and Use:
a. The content on the Website is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice, endorsement, or recommendation unless explicitly stated.
b. You may not use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website's functionality or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Website.
3. Intellectual Property:
a. All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of ArizOTA or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
b. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Website without prior written consent from ArizOTA.
4. User Accounts:
a. Certain areas of the Website may require registration. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer or device.
b. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
5. Third-Party Links:
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify endorsement or responsibility for the content of such websites. You access third-party websites at your own risk.
6. Disclaimers:
a. The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" basis. ArizOTA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content.
b. ArizOTA disclaims any liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for any loss or damage arising from the use of the Website.
7. Limitation of Liability:
ArizOTA, its directors, officers, contractors, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or its content.
8. Indemnification:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ArizOTA and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms of Use.
9. Modifications:
ArizOTA reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website, or any part thereof, at any time without notice. ArizOTA also reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the Website after such modifications will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
10. Governing Law:
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
By using the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.
If you have any questions or concerns about these terms, please contact us at
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Effective Date: August 31, 2023
1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association (referred to as "ArizOTA," "we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy is designed to inform you about the types of information we collect when you visit our website, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your information. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact information when you voluntarily submit it through our website forms or other communication methods.
b. Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-personal information, such as browser type, device type, operating system, and usage patterns, when you visit our website. This information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
3. Use of Information
a. Personal Information: We may use your personal information to communicate with you, provide you with information, process your requests, and send you newsletters or other relevant communications. We may also use this information for administrative purposes, such as troubleshooting issues and managing our website.
b. Non-Personal Information: Non-personal information is used to analyze trends, track user navigation, gather demographic information for aggregate use, and improve our website's functionality and user experience.
4. Sharing of Information
a. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website and providing services to you (e.g., email marketing services, website analytics).
b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information in response to a subpoena, court order, or other governmental request, or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of other users.
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6. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
8. Your Choices
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9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
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