OTAC Annual Conference & Innovation Expo

OTAC Annual Conference & Innovation Expo The OTAC Annual Conference & Expo is the premier occupational therapy education event in California.

Save the Date!! We are so excited for this joint collaboration between Cedars Sinai and OTAC! Stay tuned for more inform...
07/24/2026

Save the Date!! We are so excited for this joint collaboration between Cedars Sinai and OTAC! Stay tuned for more information.

OTAC is excited and proud to celebrate 50 years!!! Mark your calendars for the 50th Anniversary at the annual conference...
07/21/2026

OTAC is excited and proud to celebrate 50 years!!! Mark your calendars for the 50th Anniversary at the annual conference, with incredible keynotes, sessions, and, of course, celebrations. Thank you to our amazing members for 50 great years. đź’ś

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.Built to Last: Using Boundaries t...
07/15/2026

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.

Built to Last: Using Boundaries to Sustain Our Work
Jessica De Brun OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Erin McIntyre, OTD, MA, OTR/L

This presentation will explore how intentional boundaries support resilience and well-being in occupational therapy. Attendees will learn practical strategies to prevent burnout, sustain ethical practice, and foster longevity in their professional journey.

COST
Early Bird - ends July 31, 2026
$79 OTAC members/$109 nonmembers
$49 student members/$79 student nonmembers

Advanced - August 1-20, 2026
$109 OTAC members/$139 nonmembers
$69 student members/$99 student nonmembers

See you there!đź’š

Advocacy happens behind the scenes long before change becomes visible.At OTAC, we are working every day to protect both ...
07/13/2026

Advocacy happens behind the scenes long before change becomes visible.

At OTAC, we are working every day to protect both California consumers and occupational therapy practitioners by advocating for clear, evidence-informed policies surrounding sensory integration and sensory processing assessments and interventions. đź’ś

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.Food as Medicine: Daily Habits fo...
07/13/2026

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.

Food as Medicine: Daily Habits for Inflammation and Blood Sugar Health.
Elena Colussi-Pelaez, MD

This presentation will discuss simple, realistic nutrition and lifestyle habits that may help reduce inflammation, increase energy, and support healthy blood sugar levels. Attendees will learn practical tips for meal planning, grocery choices, balanced eating, and
building sustainable daily routines for better overall health and wellness.

COST
Early Bird - ends July 31, 2026
$79 OTAC members/$109 nonmembers
$49 student members/$79 student nonmembers

Advanced - August 1-20, 2026
$109 OTAC members/$139 nonmembers
$69 student members/$99 student nonmembers

See you there! đź’š

OTAC President visits California State University, Dominguez Hills to share an overview of her professional leadership j...
07/11/2026

OTAC President visits California State University, Dominguez Hills to share an overview of her professional leadership journey and reflect on an incredible year of accomplishments with OTAC. From advancing advocacy efforts that strengthen and elevate the occupational therapy profession to organizing impactful events, fostering leadership, and supporting our members, it has been an honor to highlight the meaningful work achieved together and the vision for what's ahead!đź’ś

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.Meaning, Purpose, and Spiritualit...
07/10/2026

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.

Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in Lifestyle Medicine: An Occupational Therapy Perspective. Christy Billock, PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM

Meaning, purpose, and spirituality (MPS) can catalyze positive health outcomes by anchoring into a client's fundamental "why". This session will examine the integration of MPS within a lifestyle medicine framework and highlight how occupational therapy can
bridge the gap between a client's values and beliefs and health-promoting habits, routines, and occupations to support sustainable change.

COST
Early Bird - ends July 31, 2026
$79 OTAC members/$109 nonmembers
$49 student members/$79 student nonmembers

Advanced - August 1-20, 2026
$109 OTAC members/$139 nonmembers
$69 student members/$99 student nonmembers

See you there!đź’š

07/10/2026

Let's hear from one of our presenters for the 2nd Annual OTAC/CFOT Research Symposium! This Saturday, see you there!

DEIOJ D.R.I.V.E Series – Occupation Across Borders: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Equity, Belonging, and Participa...
07/09/2026

DEIOJ D.R.I.V.E Series – Occupation Across Borders: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Equity, Belonging, and Participation.

⚽️Event Summary:
The World Cup is a global soccer event that brings countries together to share cultures and build camaraderie around one sport: soccer/futbol! Attend this hour-long session to discuss how the World Cup impacted occupations in the US, changed global perspectives, and highlighted occupational barriers in US and visiting participants.

⚽️About D.R.I.V.E. Series (Diversity. Respect. Inclusion. Engage.) A thoughtful, supportive space within the OTAC community for practitioners and students to reflect, connect, and learn together.

⚽️Date, Time, Location
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
VIRTUAL

SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED. MUST ATTEND TO RECEIVE PDUs.

Bring your favorite drink, wear your team jersey, and we’ll see you there!⚽

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.Identity-Affirming Structure Buil...
07/09/2026

1st Annual Health & Wellness Symposium, Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:45 pm.

Identity-Affirming Structure Building: Benefits of Time Management for Health Promotion.
Nora Dixon, OTD, OTR/L, LRC;
Tracy Jalaba, OTD, OTR/L, LRC

Supporting clients in making sustainable changes to habits and routines can be challenging due to low follow-through, executive function challenges, and contextual barriers. Lifestyle Redesign® is an occupational therapy intervention framework that
supports clients in managing their health and wellness through the orchestration of occupations, habits, and routines (Pyatak et. al 2022). Being able to manage time well is a critical component of creating sustainable health management routines. This session will explore Lifestyle Redesign® and time management interventions to support clients in achieving their health-related goals.

COST
Early Bird - ends July 31, 2026
$79 OTAC members/$109 nonmembers
$49 student members/$79 student nonmembers

Advanced - August 1-20, 2026
$109 OTAC members/$139 nonmembers
$69 student members/$99 student nonmembers

See you there! đź’š

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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