tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70560820176086256162024-03-12T20:23:14.156-04:00Vermont Occupational Therapy AssociationVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-53277733852954113142008-08-16T19:02:00.002-04:002008-08-16T19:06:42.609-04:00Assistive Technology Workshop<a href="http://www.dail.state.vt.us/atp/conferences/TangoTrng-SaveTheDateWbury.pdf"></a><br /><br /><br />http://www.dail.state.vt.us/atp/conferences/TangoTrng-SaveTheDateWbury.pdf<br /><br />http://www.blink-twice.com/<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Save The Date! </span><br /><br />The Tango is creating amazing success for kids, families, and their support <br />teams across the country. And now here’s the chance for you to get hands- <br />on experience and discover all that the new Tango 2.0 has to offer! You’ll <br />see how new Tango 2.0 supports both social communication and linguistic <br />competence with its powerful new tools for language and literacy. <br />You’ll learn about: <br /><br /> Multiple modes of communication - from Phrase First language for <br />speaking phrases, to Core First, for word-by-word sentence generation. <br /><br /> Customization and content creation - the easiest and most intuitive <br /> ever, especially with Tango Lab. <br /><br /> Adapting the Tango for different communicators - beginning, <br />transitional, and advanced. <br /><br /> New Tango features, like Tangoramas - scenes that let kids really have <br /> fun and explore language! <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">DATE: Wednesday September 17, 2008 <br />TIME: 1:00pm-4:00pm <br />PLACE: Vermont Assistive Technology Program <br /> Weeks Basement Conference Room <br /> 103 S. Main St. Weeks Bldg <br /> Waterbury, VT <br /></span><br /><br />FOR MORE INFO: Contact Emma Cobb at 800-750-6355 or <br />emma.cobb@ahs.state.vt.us. <br /><br /><br /><br />Free Tango <br />Training!<br />900 Broadway, 8th Floor • New york, Ny 10003 • 877-BLINK-11 (877-254-6511) • www.blink-twice.comVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-64205668416623995202008-08-16T18:49:00.001-04:002008-08-16T18:51:59.806-04:00Developing Employment Opportunities for People with Autismhttp://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/tripscy/?Page=trainings.html&SM=JCsubmenu.html<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />October 7 - 8, 2008<br />When: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM<br />Where: Hilton Hotel, Burlington, VT<br />Contact Name: Mike Chapman<br />Email Contact: cecile.sherburn@ahs.state.vt.us<br />Contact Telephone: (802) 241-2447</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Overview:</span><br />Two-day workshop on techniques to promote employment for people with autism spectrum disorder. Mike Chapman is currently the statewide Director of Services for Division TEACCH Supported Employment Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mr. Chapman has worked for the Supported Employment Program since 1998. He advocates for supported employment throughout the state of North Carolina and has trained audiences both nationally and internationally. Mr. Chapman will be covering various techniques for supporting people with autism and their employers. Expect a great deal of hands-on learning.<br />Cost $25.00 (includes 2 deli buffet lunches and morning refreshments). Please make checks payable to the State of Vermont - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Mail separately to Cecile Sherburn, VocRehab VT, Weeks 1A, 103 South Main St. Waterbury, VT 05671-2303. State agencies may do an interdepartmental transfer.<br />To Register for this event (click here)<br /><br />Lodging at the Hilton: There are a limited number of rooms reserved for those who wish to stay overnight. The rate is $169.00. Please identify UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion when making reservations. Room reservations must be made by September 6, 2008.<br /><br />(Posted 08/08/08Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-17471154895924954462008-08-16T10:19:00.002-04:002008-08-16T10:21:58.414-04:002008 Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Rehabilitation ConferenceThe 2008 Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference, sponsored by Northeast Center for Special Care, will be held on Thursday October 2, 2008.<br /><br />Our conference this year is titled:<br /><br />Post-Acute Rehabilitation: Meeting the Challenge of Long-Term Recovery<br /><br />Our 2008 conference features noted experts from the field of brain injury rehabilitation presenting sessions highlighting traditional and non-traditional treatment modalities. The conference focus is on assisting individuals with brain injury to continue their recovery over the long-term.<br /><br />Use the link below to view the conference agenda, who our speakers are, and how to register:<br /><br />2008 Conference Brochure <br /><br />http://www.northeastcenter.com/4th-annual-mid-hudson-brain-injury-rehabilitation-conference.pdf<br /><br />Join us in Kingston, NY on October 2, for this informative conference.<br /><br />Register Today - Seating is Limited<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Deborah Muise<br />Northeast Center for Special Care <http://www.northeastcenter.com> <br />A Specialty Rehabilitation Program for Traumatic Brain InjuryVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-12667377702258721872008-07-25T05:20:00.000-04:002008-07-25T05:21:17.801-04:00Let's Wii-habilitate them!!http://www.publicopiniononline.com/ci_9990429Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-4485336217282633372008-07-25T05:15:00.000-04:002008-07-25T05:16:32.756-04:00Regatta Volunteers Needed!We are looking for some help with the Northeast Disabled Athletic Assoc. regatta this year. We specifically could use some help on the lift - it's like a hoyer. Training included. Even a couple of hours would be great. Sat. and Sun August 2 and 3. If you are interested email me back and we can go over the times available - A..M., mid day or end of day.<br />A great way to spend some time at the lake and lend an abled hand..<br />many thanks<br />Grace Lance, COTA and NDAA board member <br />reply to<br />Graceprint2@ aol.comVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-14049282318015824662008-06-19T05:14:00.002-04:002008-06-19T05:18:21.404-04:00Article Requested for Summer 2008 NewsletterLooking for articles with focus on:<br /><br />Pediatrics<br />Mental Health issues in VT<br />Dementia<br />Hand splinting 101 instruction<br />wheelchair seating 101<br />Treatment techniques for sensory defensiveness<br />Techniques to manage RSD with hemiplegia<br />Any inspirational story related to OT<br /><br />Please submit articles to newsletter@vtot.org before August 1Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-43364712248793732962008-05-27T18:32:00.001-04:002008-05-27T18:33:17.479-04:00ABILITIES: Promoting the employment of Vermont citizens of all abilitieshttp://hireus.org/Abilities/Abilities-Archive/abilities-march-2008-6Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-76197442940055306522008-05-27T18:32:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:33:15.804-04:00ABILITIES: Promoting the employment of Vermont citizens of all abilitieshttp://hireus.org/Abilities/Abilities-Archive/abilities-march-2008-6Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-3547933815020456562008-05-27T18:27:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:28:15.074-04:00Doing the ACLS...occupational therapy assessmenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqbi6kBbK5g&feature=related<br /><br />In case you want to brush up on your skills!Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-32192616193452803472008-05-27T18:23:00.001-04:002008-05-27T18:23:45.142-04:00Occupational Therapy Students Talk About Gingerbread Houseshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=850CLiYMeAY&feature=userVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-34008144692113060782008-05-27T18:21:00.000-04:002008-05-27T18:22:08.224-04:00Pediatric occupational therapy treatment projecthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0k8KYWu_xQVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-71356223125703285112008-05-27T18:19:00.002-04:002008-05-27T18:19:47.621-04:00Horse with Prosthetic Leg!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SDyI85beWaI/AAAAAAAAABM/90raYFhqLws/s1600-h/Molly%2Bfront%2Bwhole%2Bpony%2Blr.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SDyIIJbeWYI/AAAAAAAAAA8/Eum02SgA8SM/s320/disaboom_com.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205184942884936066" /></a><br />http://www.disaboom.com/Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-27923309054826098462008-05-27T17:17:00.000-04:002008-05-27T17:18:29.422-04:00Vermont Becomes 10th State to Sign Prosthetic Parity Billhttp://www.oandp.com/edge/issues/articles/NEWS_2008-04-22_02.asp<br /><br />http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080424/NEWS02/804240383/1003/NEWS02Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com223tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-27169248967329787102008-05-27T16:04:00.003-04:002008-05-27T16:05:42.874-04:00VOTA Spring Newsletter OnlinePlease find the latest edition of the VOTA Newsletter on our site! <br />Password Protected so sign up today to view!<br /><br /><br />Joni JonesVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-91989230932939994482008-04-25T07:13:00.000-04:002008-04-25T07:14:50.939-04:00VOTA Spring Conference Announcement<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SBG84F0v3EI/AAAAAAAAAA0/HCb8Ja26b_M/s1600-h/VOTAlogo2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SBG84F0v3EI/AAAAAAAAAA0/HCb8Ja26b_M/s320/VOTAlogo2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193139517157006402" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />VOTA Spring Conference Announcement<br />Saturday, May 17th, 2008<br />McClure Auditorium – FAHC Main Campus; Burlington, Vermont<br />8:00am-5:00pm<br /><br />Securing the Future of Your Occupational Therapy Practice:<br />Lessons on Specialty and Board Certification and The Use of Evidence-Based Practice<br />CEUs 6.5<br /><br />Presented by: Christine Urish, PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, FAOTA <br /><br />Christine is Professor of Occupational Therapy at St. Ambrose University where she has been an occupational therapy educator for 14 years. She is a member of the AOTA Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development. She has a BS and MS in occupational therapy from Western Michigan University and a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Iowa. Christine maintains a clinical practice with persons diagnosed with mental illness at the local community mental health center. <br /><br />Course Objectives: <br />1. Identify the AOTA standards of continuing competence, and how these standards relate to individual professional development as an occupational therapy practitioner. <br /><br />2. Understand what the AOTA Professional Development Tool (PDT) is as well as and how this tool can be accessed and used to monitor professional development.<br /><br />3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance in ongoing self examination and reflection as a method of examining professional development across the lifespan of a practitioner's career. <br /><br />4. Possess knowledge of what AOTA board and specialty certification is, what it is not, how it can benefit practitioners, employers and consumers as well as the process of applying for board and specialty certification.<br /> <br />5. Be able to identify resources for clinical use and application of evidence based practice including CAT's (critically appraised topics), CAP's (critically appraised papers).<br /><br />6. Therapists will be able to identify current issues in mental health as they relate to the practice of occupational therapy. <br />---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /> Registration Form contact president@vtot.org with questions<br /> Name :_________________________________ Pre- Registration Fee: Due by May 3, 2008<br /> Address : _______________________________ $80<br /> _______________________________ <br /> Phone : ________________________________ Day of Conference Fee: <br /> Email: _________________________________ $125<br /> <br /> Mail to: VOTA CASH OR CHECK ONLY –<br /> P.O. Box 5567 PAYABLE TO VOTA<br /> Essex Junction, Vt. 05453Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-50655880228485417282008-04-24T10:52:00.000-04:002008-04-24T10:53:37.210-04:00Call for Papers!VOTA IS NOW ACCEPTING PRESENTATION PROPOSALS FOR FALL CONFERENCE 2008<br /><br />The Annual Conference of VOTA is a time for practitioners, students, educators, and scientists to share their work - work that will further the profession of occupational therapy as it seeks to contribute its knowledge to improve the lives of those who can benefit from occupational therapy services.<br /><br /> e-mail: president@vtot.org for more information.<br /><br />Deadline is June, 1, 2008Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-88896973625043344892008-04-22T08:17:00.001-04:002008-04-22T08:17:45.273-04:00Occupational Therapists Use Wii For Parkinson's Studyhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080407074534.htmVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-84061195206311263612008-04-22T08:11:00.002-04:002008-04-22T08:15:00.665-04:00Membership Drive In Motion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SA3Wil0v3DI/AAAAAAAAAAs/iDIcEmJIIxA/s1600-h/VOTAlogo2.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SA3Wil0v3DI/AAAAAAAAAAs/iDIcEmJIIxA/s320/VOTAlogo2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192041835185298482" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Join Vermont's Official Association of Occupational Therapists. Increase your professional developement, practice growth, and networking capabilities. Utilize VOTA leaders positions to volunteer for your profession and grow personally and professionally.<br /><br />Membership in VOTA runs from April to March each year.Please make dues checks payable to VOTA and mail with completed application to:<br /><br />VOTA Membership<br />PO Box 202<br />Huntington, VT 05462Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-84361733911828495292008-04-22T08:05:00.002-04:002008-04-22T08:11:17.176-04:00Legislative Day April 18, 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SA3U-10v3BI/AAAAAAAAAAc/8kQTRSDk0eE/s1600-h/IMG_0733.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_t1bqYXp6nI4/SA3U-10v3BI/AAAAAAAAAAc/8kQTRSDk0eE/s400/IMG_0733.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192040121493347346" /></a><br /><br />What a successful day at the State House! <br /><br />We had the terrific opportunity to meet with members of many committees, educate them on our profession and how we are affected by the motions that are either passed or rejected by them. <br /><br />Governor Douglas met with us to learn more about occupational therapy in Vermont.<br /><br />Many representatives were interested in hearing of our shortages in numbers, the great number of vacant positions and the absence of an academic program in Vermont to assist in gaining and sustaining our workforce numbers.<br /><br />Joni Jones, COTA/LVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-30872986241794906912007-10-19T05:26:00.000-04:002007-10-19T05:30:39.598-04:00FLAME the Band! An Inspiring Grouphttp://www.flametheband.com/index.cfm<br /><br />Copy and pasted from the above site:<br />"FLAME is a rock band that has impressed celebrities, amazed politicians and overwhelmed audiences of all ages and backgrounds. They play over 100 popular classic hits from the past 5 decades and they tour the northeast playing over 75 paid performances per year. They are changing the world through music and their fame is growing rapidly. <br />By the way, the eleven band members happen to have developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, Down's syndrome, mental retardation, and blindness. Welcome to the phenomenon that is FLAME."<br /><br /><br />Flame the band was a hit at this year's Vermotn Traumatic Brain Injury Conference in Burlington.<br />The group is lively and upbeat. Everyone enjoyed their music!<br /><br />If you have the chance to see them perform, please do!Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-30526403859127446152007-10-17T05:18:00.000-04:002007-10-17T05:19:57.192-04:00Vermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-45894661856128188672007-10-01T05:39:00.000-04:002007-10-01T05:41:27.569-04:00Annual Conference November 3, 2007Hurry to register for this conference to get reduced rates!<br /><br />MEMBER RATES- NON MEMBER RATES –STUDENT Rates <br />September 15-Oct 26 <br />$150/$130 Association member OT/OTA rates<br />$175/$159 non member rates OT/OTA<br />$50.00 Student rate<br /><br /><br /><br />Day of Conference<br />$170/$150 Association member OT/OTA rates<br />$200/$175 non member rates OT/OTA<br />$75.00 Student rate<br /><br />-- <br /><br />Joni Jones, President <br />Vermont Occupational Therapy AssociationVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056082017608625616.post-2079854290940530902007-08-21T20:08:00.001-04:002007-08-21T20:08:28.895-04:00Wii game is tool in stroke rehabhttp://www.pe.com/lifestyles/healthandfitness/stories/PE_Fea_Daily_D_health.wii22.2314e36.htmlVermont Occupational Therapy Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13841308675623670989noreply@blogger.com0