What follows is a forwarded message originating from AOTA. I wonder is the mind me passing on this message? Chuck??
Ron =================================================================== The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) sends this update on important news, trends, ideas, and products to members with registered e-mail addresses. E-mail addresses can be added or changed online. Visit "AOTA Online Member Services" on the Web at http://www.aota.org/memserv.asp. For detailed news and information, visit our Web site at http://www.aota.org. ************ Cost-Effective Value of OT Shown. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that preventive occupational therapy is a cost-effective health care intervention for older Americans living independently. Study participants reported improvements in their physical and emotional quality of life and a decrease in medical costs after receiving occupational therapy because of fewer physician visits and prescription drugs. Learn more about the study at http://www.aota.org/nonmembers/area6/links/link20.asp. (see related shop online item below) ************ First Annual School Backpack Awareness Day. You've told us that one of the most important things to you is to make occupational therapy more visible to the public. On September 25, you have an opportunity to raise that visibility! Use the School Backpack Awareness Day community toolkit to plan an educational weigh-in at a school in your community. Download materials at http://www.aota.org/backpack ************ Health Care a Primary Concern for People With Disabilities. The National Council on Disability has just released its 2001 annual report "National Disability Policy: A Progress Report." The report highlights six health-related issues for individuals with disabilities, including the need for better access to specialists; federal legislation prohibiting genetic discrimination, and a Medicare system that is less limited in its range of reimbursable services. Get the full story at http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/progressreport_07-26-02.html ************ AOTF Newsletter Online. The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) invites you to read the Summer 2002 edition of the "AOTF Connection" newsletter at http://www.aotf.org/html/connection.html. The issue includes research and faculty development updates, news about the AOTA/AOTF Task Force on Collaboration, a tribute to Gail Fidler, and an article on the passing of occupational therapy pioneer Florence Stattel. ************ Vote Now! The July 22nd issue of "OT Practice" contains your ballot to vote on revisions to the Bylaws Amendments. The revisions include important provisions on electronic meetings and voting, and the addition of the Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development as a body of the Assembly. Please exercise your right to participate and proactively shape the future of your professional Association. Ballots must be received by September 18th, 2002. ************ Memorial Funds Established. Two memorial scholarships have been created in honor of Stephen L. Heater, former Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education chairperson, who passed away in July. Get more information at http://www.aota.org/nonmembers/area1/links/link07.asp ************ News section by Cynthia Johansson, Communications Group, [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************ One-Minute Sale... only for the next few days. This week, purchase Cultural Competency for Health Professionals, by Shirley A. Wells, MPH, OTR, and Roxie M. Black, MS, OTR/L. In support of effective intervention and care, this excellent book provides insights into understanding and crossing cultural boundaries, including differences in culture, lifestyle, race, gender, ethnic background, religion, class, and disabilities. Order #1212. Regularly $40 AOTA members, on sale for $33 through Sunday, August 25. http://www.aota.org/memserv/links/storelogin.asp?pf_id=1212 ************ Save on August's Book of the Month. Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills, Linda Kohlman Thomson, MOT, OTR, OT(C), FAOTA, determines the ability to function in 17 basic living skills in five areas: self-care, safety and health, money management, transportation and telephone, and work and leisure. Order #1972. Book of the Month price through August 31: $23 AOTA members. http://www.aota.org/memserv/links/storelogin.asp?pf_id=1972 ************ Ninth Edition now available...The Reference Manual of the Official Documents of The American Occupational Therapy Association, Ninth Edition, is now available. Includes standards of practice, standards for continuing competence, code of ethics, accreditation standards, and more. Important new additions include enforcement procedures for occupational therapy code of ethics and the 2001 Official Bylaws. The new Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process will be supplied to purchasers of the Ninth Edition later this year. Order #1580. $33 AOTA members. http://www.aota.org/memserv/links/storelogin.asp?pf_id=1580 ************ Shop online for...Lifestyle Redesign-Implementing the Well Elderly Study Deborah R. Mandel, MA, OTR, Jeanne M. Jackson, PhD, OTR, Ruth Zemke, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, Laurie Nelson, MA, OTR, and Florence A. Clark, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, Editors. Integrate into your practice the concepts of the University of Southern California's landmark Well Elderly Study that determined that preventive occupational therapy greatly enhances the health and quality of life of older adults. Order #1991. $25 AOTA members. http://www.aota.org/memserv/links/storelogin.asp?pf_id=1991 ************ *********��*********** Unsubscribe? 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