During the month of April, the American Occupational Therapy Association celebrates OT Month and the more than 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students who work nationwide to create fuller lives for clients and their families.
As an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, you are part of a vital profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do. Holistic and customized approach to evaluations, interventions, and outcomes help children with disabilities participate in school and in social situations; people recovering from injuries to regain skills; older adult to stay as independent as possible, and offer the specialized support and services to people of all ages and in all circumstances that only occupational therapy can provide.
Join us to celebrate 70 years of OT Education at UB.
Reserve April 11 and 12 for a series of activities to commemorate 70 years of world-class occupational therapy educaiton at the University at Buffalo.
Speakers and presentation titles will be announced mid-March.
Continuing Education creddits available for NYS-licensed PT/PTAs, OT/OTAs, for in-person attendance.
Diefendorf Hall, rooms 04, 05, 06, UB's South Campus
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the UB Step Challenge! Get your steps in while you learn the interesting history of South Campus and see what has changed over the years!
4:30 to 5 p.m., Reception
5:00 to 6 p.m., Lecture and Q&A
Shelly J. Lane, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor and Program Director
Department of Occupational Therapy
Colorado State University
Seminar Topic: Understanding Play and Playfulness and their Neural Foundations
Location: 147 Diefendorf Hall, UB South (Main Street) Campus
Continuing Education credits available for NYS-licensed PT/PTAs, OT/OTAs for in-person or zoom attendance.
6:30 to 8 p.m.
The Rikart House
5000 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
Immediately following the Glen E. Gresham lecture, join together with alumni, partners and friends to commemorate this milestone anniversary.
Tickets $50. Register here: Occupational Therapy Program 70th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Richardson Olmsted Campus
444 Forest Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
Free. Closed-toed shoes required.
Led by expert docents, you’ll gain access to and learn about historic spaces while experiencing the site’s original structures as well as the healing landscape designed to serve as a therapeutic environment.