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REGISTER TODAY!
2020 AOTA Annual
Conference & Expo
Boston, MA • March 26–29
www.aota.org/conference
Register by March 4 to SAVE! 1
Join us in Boston! Join us for the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo, the largest gathering of occupational therapy practitioners and students in the world! Connect with your colleagues, get fresh perspectives, and deepen your understanding of the profession. With more than 2,000 educational and poster sessions, exceptional speakers, and an Expo Hall filled with the latest products and opportunities, the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo is the not-to-miss event of the year. Earn up to 24 contact hours in one convenient location while getting the latest evidence-based research. Learn from leaders in the profession and return to your practice with new ideas to improve patient outcomes, advance your career, and be inspired. Whether you are a student, new to the profession, or an experienced occupational therapy professional, this Conference is for YOU! Boston Has Something for Everyone Boston’s arts, theater and cultural attractions, distinctive dining, world-class shopping, and championship sports teams attract millions of visitors each year. Surrounded by natural beauty, Boston’s 48 square miles are encircled by a bustling harbor, a tranquil coastline, and a strand of green parks. Take in spectacular views as you stroll the Harbor walk or relax in Boston Common, America’s oldest public park. Art, history, music, shopping, and dining—it’s all here for you. Whether it’s a cruise on Boston Harbor, a Boston Pops concert, or exploring the shops and restaurants of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, your stay in Boston will be filled with unforgettable experiences. 2 Plan your conference at www.aota.org/conference
95% of 2019
AOTA Annual
Conference
& Expo
attendees would
recommend
this event to a
colleague. Quality presentations and
presenters! Enjoyed all the
sessions that I went to.
Classes and scientific research
panels were excellent. Loved the
people,
networking,
and
Amazing exhibitors and available
presentations throughout. sessions.
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General Sessions & Events
CE = Session is Available for
Continuing Education
International Breakfast (CE)
“I know I need you, but I don’t know
what you do”: Occupational Identity
and Opportunity for OT in the Next
Century
Skye Barbic, PhD, MSc, BScOT,
Reg. OT(BC) Keynote Address (CE) Presidential Address (CE)
For the last century, occupational
identity has been conceptualized as a Ali Stroker was a groundbreaking It’s Not Personal: It’s Change!
targeted outcome of care. Yet, reflect- performer when she became the first Wendy Hildenbrand, PhD, MPH,
ing on our own occupational identity actress in a wheelchair to appear on a OTR/L, FAOTA
is essential to ensuring the evolution Broadway stage, as Anna in the 2015 Occupational therapy is at a cross-
and sustainability of the profession in revival of Spring Awakening. Then in roads—again?! Yes, we are! Pivotal
the future. This talk outlines a pro- 2019 she became the first actress in a events create uncertainty that requires
fessional identity campaign that will wheelchair to win a Tony award, for us to change, which can be unsettling
allow occupational therapy to maxi- her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma. and emotional. Yet, change is not
mize health, well-being, and quality As a humanitarian and advocate she new…or personal. Transformation
of life for all people, populations, is a co-chair of Women Who Care, takes root in environments that em-
and communities while sustaining its which supports United Cerebral brace change and adapt to the reali-
founding principles and values within Palsy of New York City. She’s also a ties; not in spaces that are limited by
a global context. founding member of the anti-bully- fear or resistant to change. Join AOTA
$40 per person. Includes breakfast. ing campaign “Be More Heroic.” Ali’s President Wendy Hildenbrand as we
inspiring work is reflected in her mot- grapple with change as the “only thing
to, “Making Your Limitations Your constant” in the complex 21st century
Opportunities.” Ali will be available world.
for a meet and greet after the Keynote
AOTF Breakfast with a Address.
Scholar (CE)
What Really Matters at End of Life
Dr. BJ Miller, Preeminent speaker
on palliative and end-of-life care
Dr. BJ Miller draws on his expertise
as a physician, former Executive Di-
rector of Zen Hospice Project, and a
patient. He is an advocate for a health
care system that maximizes quality of
2020 Charity Selected by the
life and that minimizes unnecessary
suffering. Dr. Miller will discuss the
Local Conference Committee
importance of keeping the patient at Founded by Kip Tiernan in 1974, Rosie’s Place was the first emergency
the center of care and encouraging shelter for women in the United States. The mission is to provide a safe
empathic end-of-life care. and secure environment for poor and homeless women to maintain their
dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives. Visit Rosie’s
$65 per person. Includes breakfast.
Place at booth #345 in the Expo Hall.
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More Conference
AOTF State of the Science Highlights
Symposium (CE)
Intersections of Occupation and Self- Occupation Stations
Management of Chronic Conditions NEW for 2020! These creative and
Senior investigators and their men- practical 90-minute sessions will
tees will present exemplars of occu- reinforce the value of occupation in
Eleanor Clarke pational therapy research programs occupational therapy though prac-
Slagle Lecture (CE) addressing a broad range of chronic tical learning. Come partake in a
conditions, including cancer, diabe- hands-on demonstration of occupa-
Using Measurement to Highlight OT’s tes, hypertension, scleroderma, rheu- tion, accompanied by reflection on
Distinct Value matoid arthritis, and other autoim- its use as a therapeutic tool.
Craig A. Velozo, PhD, OTR/L, mune diseases. Consideration will be
FAOTA given to the occupational dimensions Conversations That Matter
of living with and managing chronic These highly popular sessions are
Traditional measurement approaches
conditions, effective occupational back for Boston. Keep your eye out
in health care focus on group data,
therapy intervention strategies to for a complementary new session
virtually ignoring the individual cli-
improve health and well-being in type we will be announcing in
ent. To demonstrate the distinct value
of occupational therapy, we need a these populations, and methodologi- February.
measurement paradigm that is client cal considerations to developing and
Ask YOUR AOTA Expert
centered. Dr. Velozo offers four major carrying out occupational science
Back by popular demand, visit the
components to this measurement and occupational therapy research on
Ask YOUR AOTA Expert kiosk in
paradigm shift: 1) individualize mea- chronic conditions.
AOTA Central to get your questions
surement by presenting only the most $35 per person. Includes light
answered directly (one on one) by
relevant items/questions to the client, refreshments.
AOTA staff members and volun-
2) validate/challenge existing theories teers. The full schedule of AOTA
through analysis of the relative diffi- AOTPAC’s Midnight Ride Experts will be available on the
culty of instrument items, 3) commu- Celebrate occupational therapy with Conference app.
nicate across our measures through AOTPAC on Saturday night. Pahk Ya
linking instruments, and 4) generate Cah in the Hahvahd Yahd and join Posters
measurement outputs to inform AOTPAC for a wicked awesome night Posters are always an important
occupational therapy daily practice. of networking, dancing, and light part of the Conference experi-
Dr. Velozo’s Eleanor Clarke Slagle refreshments. The DJ will turn the ence. Look for improvements to
lecture will inspire occupational ther- music up so we can get down. Enjoy the sessions this year. We have
apy practitioners to demonstrate the our 3rd annual Wine Tasting for a added a 9th session and reduced
distinct value of occupational therapy little bit more or snag a Sam Adams the number of posters scheduled in
through using measures that address from the cash bar “where everybody each session. Posters are now all
the needs of individual clients. knows your name.” Wear what you grouped by Primary Topic
like—just not a Yankees jersey. Go Category (including Research and
Sox! Your ticket purchase is a vol- CAPs posters), which makes it
untary contribution to support the easier to find the posters most rele-
political purposes of AOTPAC. vant to your practice area/interests.
Tickets: $40, plus $10 for the Each poster session will have an
optional wine tasting. Early Career Scientist Theater
Students: $25, plus $5 highlighting the research of
for the optional current doctoral program
wine tasting EARN UP TO 24 students or those within
(must be 21). Contact Hours! 5 years post-doctorate.
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30
Pre-Conference
Institutes &
Seminars
16 Exhibitor Sponsored Seminars
46 Scientific Research Panels
301 1.5-Hour Short Courses
61 3-Hour Workshops
1,500+ Posters
49 Technology-Focused Sessions
18 Student Sessions
Primary Categories Represented
• Academic Education • Mental Health • Assessment & Measurement
• Children & Youth • Productive Aging • Prevention & Intervention
• Developmental Disabilities • Rehabilitation & Disability • Translational Research
• General & Professional Issues • Sensory Integration & Processing • Basic Research
• Home & Community Health • Work & Industry • Health Services Research
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Pre-Conference
Pre-Conference Institutes and Semi-
nars are 6-hour sessions that will be
presented on Wednesday, March 25,
Institutes & Seminars
from 12:00 pm–6:30 pm unless noted.
Institutes require an additional fee
and advance registration.
Each institute provides in-depth
continuing education at a fraction of
the cost of comparable professional
Academic Education (Fieldwork) includes creating a faculty development
development.
plan, identifying resources to enhance
Institute 004 Seminars also require an additional
teaching, and assessing student learning.
Moving Toward Vision 2025: fee and advanced registration.
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Children & Youth
Inclusion in Occupational Therapy Please visit www.aota.org/
Academic Programs Institute 002 (8:00 am–5:30 pm) conference for more information,
This institute will provide attendees with What’s Wrong With Lauren? Youth including pricing details.
the knowledge and skills needed to develop Mental Health First Aid: A Program for
a comprehensive plan for enhancing diver- Adults Assisting Young People
signed to increase OT’s role and advocacy
sity, inclusion, and equity in their academic Occupational therapy practitioners must
efforts.
programs. Participants will develop a stra- equip themselves with current knowledge
and beliefs regarding how to prevent, rec- Institute 015
tegic plan for recruitment, admissions, and
ognize, and effectively respond to psycho- So You Want to Break Into the Neonatal
curriculum design using case examples
logical distress in youth. Improving mental Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?
from multiple academic programs.
health literacy in professionals who inter- Preparing for an Advanced Setting When
Institute 026 You Cannot Get Experience
act with young persons is vital as the youth
Linking Pedagogy and Practice: This institute will provide information on
may be unlikely or unable to understand,
Implementing Meaningful how to begin practice in a NICU. Partic-
or act to seek assistance for the troubling
Interprofessional Learning Experiences ipants will receive basic information re-
concern. Youth Mental Health First Aid is
to Shape Strong, Enduring Behaviors garding the skills and theory necessary for
an evidence-based educational program to
for Practice entry-level NICU practice; information
meet this need.
Interprofessional education optimizes about preterm development; diagnoses of
health care professionals’ knowledge and Institute 013
ill neonates; trajectories of NICU gradu-
skills for effective team-based practice and Is it Sensory or is it Behavior? Analyze
ates; infants’ post-discharge needs; and why
quality client-centered care. This interac- and Design Treatment Programs That
OT is well-suited for the NICU.
tive institute, facilitated by interprofession- Maximize Participation in Individuals
al educators and clinicians, will provide With Complex Behaviors General & Professional Issues
participants with opportunities to explore This interactive institute will provide
Institute 001 (8:00 am–5:30 pm)
evidence, resources, challenges, and best participants with a system for analyzing
(AOTF) Manuscript Writing and
practices in interprofessional education. problematic behavior(s) that interfere
Reviewing Academy
with participation; sort out sensory-based
Seminar 001 To publish in journals, writers must write
problems from other causes; and priori-
(AOTA) Becoming an Academic effectively and understand the processes of
tize and design intervention programs
Fieldwork Coordinator peer review and revision. Reviewers must
that address underlying sensory, motor,
Fieldwork education is a crucial part of understand the content, methods, and pro-
communication, or behavioral issues. We
professional preparation and serves as cess necessary for evaluating manuscript
will use strategies from ABA, OTPF, and
the link between classroom and clinic. quality. In this institute, OTJR Editori-
education to design programs to meet the
The purpose of this seminar is to provide al Board members will lead an intensive
individual’s underlying needs and improve
a comprehensive orientation to academ- hands-on program on effective manuscript
participation.
ic fieldwork coordination. Opportunities writing, revising, and reviewing, via pre-
to interact with experienced fieldwork Institute 014 sentation, facilitated discussion, and active
coordinators will be provided. Resources Postsecondary Transition Planning and learning opportunities.
to support the fieldwork program will be Occupational Therapy: A Framework
Institute 009
identified and explored. for Occupational Therapy Impact
Starting a Private Practice: A Niche
Across the School Years
Seminar 002 Market Approach
Occupational therapy (OT) has an import-
(AOTA) Changing Practice Settings: This institute is for practitioners who have
ant role in preparing students across the
Becoming an OT Educator a desire to create a private practice in their
school years for transition to adulthood.
This seminar will provide insight as well as area of practice (niche) or to improve their
An AOTA Transition Workgroup presen-
the necessary tools for practitioners who current practice. This institute will discuss
tation connecting postsecondary transition
either have made the transition or are the principles of niche practice develop-
planning (PSTP) and OT will be shared
thinking of transitioning to academia. This ment and marketing by two presenters who
that identifies key roles and resources de-
are niche practice owners.
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Institute 011 Institute 008 Rehabilitation & Disability
Applying Trauma-Informed Care Implementing Occupation-Based
Across Occupational Therapy Practice, Interventions in Community-Based Institute 003
Administrative, and Academic Areas Mental and Behavioral Health Settings Virtual Reality Immersion Lab:
In 2003, trauma-informed care (TIC) be- During this institute, presenters will dis- Therapeutic Use of Virtual Reality in
came a federal mandate for mental health cuss their work with veterans, adolescents OT
care. This interactive institute will provide and parents of adolescents in addiction re- Although desktop virtual reality is com-
best practice resources, lab sessions, and covery, and a community mental and be- monplace in research and clinics, immer-
case examples to support OT curriculum havioral health center. They will describe sive virtual reality is just beginning to find
design, organizational strategic planning, their use of theater-based intervention, its way into mainstream OT. In this hands-
and direct OT service provision incorpo- narrative medicine, and occupation to on institute, participants will learn to eval-
rating TIC within these respective practice empower people in recovery to enhance uate and adapt four commercial immersive
areas. their life participation and wellness. virtual reality systems and integrate their
use with evidence-based treatment strate-
Institute 012 Institute 010 gies for occupation-based goals.
(AOTA) Coding and Billing Boot Camp Occupational Therapy and
for Occupational Therapy Homelessness: Enhancing Skills for Institute 017
Boot Camp is an interactive experience Advanced Practice Queer Sex Across the Lifespan:
that will provide attendees with the tools This institute will use the Person-Envi- Enabling Sexual Participation for
to successfully navigate various aspects ronment-Occupation (PEO) model as a LGBTQIA+ People With Disabilities
of coding, documentation, and billing framework to explore relevant research This institute will address a gap in pro-
for both government and private payers and evidence-informed strategies related fessional development by increasing the
including in-depth, real life instructions to supporting homeless persons in a variety knowledge of the complex intersection of
and examples. Attendees will leave with a of sociocultural contexts. Participants will LGBTQIA identities and disability across
toolkit that includes coding and credential- be provided with resources for practice, the lifespan. Information will be provid-
ing information, documentation examples, which can be used to guide evaluation and ed regarding trans-specific care, diversity
and sample appeal letters. research efforts. of sexual activity, how to engage clients
in discussion around sexuality using the
Institute 027 Productive Aging Ex-PLISSIT model, and resources and in-
Reiki, A Complementary Health tervention tools for occupational therapy
Modality Used With Occupational Institute 005
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of practitioners to support their clients in
Therapy, Level I, Certificate Provided participation.
Reiki reduces pain and stress, enhances Dementia: Expanding Your Toolkit
relaxation, and promotes healing during and Leading Your Team Institute 018
client-centered treatment. Reiki incorpo- Neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as ag- Interdisciplinary Approach to Manage-
rated into OT can improve a client’s oc- itation, are a core feature of dementia ment of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
cupational performance. Attunement to and problematic to manage. They can be Topics discussed will include diagnosis,
Reiki energy, hand positions, experiential addressed through nonpharmacological side effects of surgery, radiation and che-
practice, billing, marketing, research, and means, yet caregivers often lack training. motherapy, occupational performance,
extensive OT resources and references will OT practitioners are uniquely qualified to lymphedema management, support for
be provided. Participants will be presented work effectively with people living with de- swallowing and trismus difficulties, mus-
with a Reiki Level I certificate. mentia and their care providers, and lead culoskeletal dysfunction, balance, and
the team in building strategies to guide vestibular concerns, along with the intro-
Mental Health behavioral responses. duction of demoralization.
Institute 007 Institute 006 Institute 019
An Introduction to Sensory-Enhanced Exploring the Experience of the Built Physical Agent Technologies: An Evi-
Yoga® for Self-Regulation & Trauma Environment for an Older Adult With dence-Based Occupational Framework
Healing Vision Loss for Assessment and Clinical Application
Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® synthesizes ev- This interactive institute will provide ad- The use of physical agent modalities as an
idence from the fields of occupational vanced concepts in the area of environ- adjunct to clinical intervention strategies
therapy, trauma psychology, neuroscience, mental audit. Participants will experience can enhance and expedite client outcomes.
and Eastern yogic philosophy to produce immersion into the built environment, as This institute will use a lecture/lab format
a Transdisciplinary Model for Post-Trau- experienced by older adults with vision to facilitate clinical reasoning using an
matic Growth for healing symptoms of loss, and then reflect upon that experience evidence-based occupational framework
trauma or related autonomic nervous sys- as they explore evaluation and intervention for therapeutic selection and clinical ap-
tem (ANS) conditions. This institute will strategies to increase visibility and promote plication of physical agents to facilitate
present the underlying science, theory, and occupational participation. the safe and efficacious use of PAMs as a
guidelines of Sensory-Enhanced Yoga, as component of therapeutic intervention.
well as teaching labs featuring chair and
standing yoga forms/movements, breath
work, and sensory-based meditation prac-
tices.
6 Plan your conference at www.aota.org/conferenceInstitute 020 Institute 024
Fall Prevention Through Function: Navigating Visual Dysfunction Post-
Reducing Fall Risk Through Dance, Concussion: Enhancing Occupational
Tai Chi, and Occupation Performance
Take your fall prevention skills to a new Visual dysfunction following a concussion
level through an occupation-based ap- is highly prevalent, and can have a signif-
proach to assessment and rehabilitation of icant impact on occupational participa-
postural stability. Participants will learn tion and performance. Symptoms such as
about the impact of postural stability on headaches, visual disturbances, and light
occupation; understand how to apply ac- sensitivity can result in functional deficits
tivity analysis, evidence-based assessment, related to reading ability, computer use,
and a proposed Functional Balance Scale to and participation within community-level
determine occupational fall risk. tasks. Through the use of case examples, ev-
Institute 021 idence, and hands-on practice, participants
Assessing and Incorporating will strengthen their skills to effectively
Community Accessibility Into work in this emerging area of practice.
Occupational Therapy Curricula Institute 028 (2:00 pm–5:00 pm)
In this institute, participants will learn Custom Orthotic Fabrication: How to
The mobile app for
about the history, significance, and meth- Choose the Right Orthosis the 2020 AOTA Annual
ods for evaluating the accessibility of Orthosis is often fabricated by the occupa- Conference & Expo is
community buildings. Through hands-on tional therapist for many types of injuries/ awesome!
participation, attendees will learn how to medical conditions. It is used to provide
evaluate and compare instruments that ad- protection and support, manage pain, and
dress the accessibility of community envi- decrease inflammation and edema. Under- Here are just a few benefits and
ronments, including checklists and high- standing which orthosis is appropriate, reasons why you don’t want to miss
tech mobile app formats. iPads & smart how to choose the correct material, and out on the app:
devices are recommended. how to fabricate it will help promote tissue
healing so the therapist can progress the ➤ Access the event schedule and
Institute 022
client in the therapy process and achieve customize your agenda
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Chronic
Pain Management: Why We Do It, and the goals set. ➤ See all the speakers, read their
How We Do It bios, and view their handouts
Sensory Integration & Processing
In this institute, participants will follow cli-
➤ Check out the exhibitors and
ents through the occupational therapy pro- Institute 016
easily locate their booths through
cess of being treated for chronic pain. We The Structured Observations of Sensory
an interactive map
will include evaluation, intervention, and Integration-Motor (SOSI-M): Admin-
discharge. Techniques specific to occupa- istration, Interpretation, and Bridging ➤ Get important updates and
tional therapy practice in chronic pain will Your Findings to Clinical Practice exciting offers through Push
be learned and applied during the practical This hands on training institute will pro- Notifications
portion of the institute. Upon conclusion, vide an opportunity to learn to administer,
➤ See who’s attending and share
participants will feel empowered and pre- score, and interpret the Structured Obser-
contact information by networking
pared to treat clients dealing with chronic vations of Sensory Integration–Motor and
with other attendees
pain in any clinical setting. connect results to treatment planning and
Institute 023 sensory integration intervention. SOSI-M ➤ See real-time updates of the
From Impairment to Participation: A is a new nationally standardized assess- Conference shuttles.
New Technique to Use the Fugl-Meyer ment based in Ayres clinical observation.
The app is now live!
Assessment to Inform Occupation-
Work & Industry
Based Intervention Download it by going to
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) is a Institute 025 https://crowd.cc/s/3BRgw
common assessment of motor impairment Advancing OT Skill Sets to Promote
For more information, tips, and tricks
post-stroke, but because impairment does Work Participation Across Settings: Job
go to www.aota.org/conferenceapp
not directly translate to occupation, the Analysis, Ergonomics and Evidence-
FMA does not easily inform care plan- Based Interventions.
ning or occupational therapy. This insti- In this interactive course, participants will
tute will train attendees to administer the learn how to complete job analyses/ergo-
Sponsored by
FMA-UE, compare the item results to the nomic assessments, explore interventions
patient’s ability, and identify tasks from including ergonomic equipment and job
a manual that meet their ability level or modifications, consider relevant legisla-
from the patient’s meaningful activities to tion and employer factors, and create evi-
create customized tasks ideal for repetitive dence-based, client centered intervention
task-practice. plans.
Register by March 4 to SAVE! 7Registration, Hotel, & Travel
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Conference Program
Prior to Conference, complete session descriptions and event information will be available at www.aota.org/
conference. The Conference Program Guide will be distributed onsite at the Convention Center during the registration
hours listed below. Registered attendees will receive a copy upon check-in.
Schedule
NEW! Monday, March 23 9:30 am–11:30 am AOTF Scientific Career Excellence
Symposium
4:00 pm–6:00 pm Registration Open (Westin)
11:45 am–12:30 pm Presidential Address
Tuesday, March 24 12:30 pm–1:00 pm #AOTA20 Social Media Meet Up
7:00 am–7:00 pm Registration Open (Westin) 12:30 pm–1:15 pm Salsa Dance Break
Wednesday, March 25 12:45 pm–2:45 pm Poster Session #5
7:00 am–7:00 pm Registration Open (Westin) 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Educational Sessions
10:00 am–7:00 pm Registration Open 2:00 pm–4:30 pm AOTF State of the Science
(Convention Center) Symposium
12:00 pm–6:30 pm Pre-Conference Institutes & 2:00 pm–3:00 pm Vision 2025: Occupational Therapy
Seminars Through the Looking Glass
7:00 pm–8:30 pm PTE Faculty Advisors’ Workshop 2:45 pm–3:15 pm OT World Record Meet Up
7:30 pm–9:00 pm SIS Networking Reception 3:15 pm–5:15 pm Poster Session #6
5:30 pm–6:45 pm Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture
Thursday, March 26
6:45 am–7:00 pm Registration Open Saturday, March 28
(Convention Center) 6:45 am–7:30 pm Fitness Event
7:30 am–8:00 am First-Timers’ Orientation 7:30 am–5:30 pm Registration Open
7:30 am–9:00 am International Breakfast (Convention Center)
8:00 am–11:30 am Educational Sessions 8:30 am–12:00 pm Educational Sessions
8:30 am–10:30 am Poster Session #1 8:30 am–2:00 pm Expo Hall Open
10:30 am–12:00 pm PTE Research Panel: How to 9:00 am–10:30 am PTE Speed Mentoring Session
Become a Researcher 9:00 am–11:00 am Poster Session #7
11:00 am–1:00 pm Poster Session #2 11:15 am–1:15 pm Focus Groups on
12:00 pm–1:30 pm PTE Reception Governance Refinement
12:00 pm–3:30 pm Education Sessions 11:30 am–1:30 pm Poster Session #8
1:30 pm–3:00 pm PTE Annual Business Meeting 1:30 pm–5:00 pm Educational Sessions
1:30 pm–3:30 pm Poster Session #3 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Poster Session #9
4:00 pm–5:30 pm Keynote Address 5:00 pm–6:30 pm Knowledge Bowl (Students Only)
5:30 pm–8:30 pm Expo Hall Opening & Reception 5:30 pm–6:30 pm Annual Awards & Recognition
Ceremony
Friday, March 27 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Annual Awards & Recognition
6:45 am–7:30 am Fitness Event Reception
7:00 am–9:00 am AOTF Breakfast with a Scholar 7:30 pm–11:15 pm AOTPAC Night
7:00 am–5:30 pm Registration Open
(Convention Center) Sunday, March 29
8:00 am–11:30 am Educational Sessions 7:30 am–11:15 am Registration Open
(Convention Center)
9:00 am-11:00 am Poster Session #4
8:00 am–11:00 am Educational Sessions
9:00 am–5:00 pm Expo Hall Open
Register by March 4 to SAVE! 9Thank you!
AOTA thanks these sponsors of the 2020 AOTA Annual
Conference & Expo. We could not do this without their support.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Keynote Address & Audio/Visual, Bus Wrap, & Opening Night Reception
Academic Leadership Council Meeting Conference Program Guide
Conference Tote Bag
First Timers’ Orientation
GOLD SPONSORS
Conference Program App Onsite Registration Hotel Room Key Lanyards
& Expo Hall Advertising Screen
CE Transcripts & Expo Hall Advertising Screen ASAP Optional Training Session Poster Sessions &
AOTA/EBS Knowledge Bowl
Expo Hall Pocket Guide Conference Tote Bag Stuffer
SILVER SPONSORS
SIS Networking Reception Session Track - Rehabilitation & Academic Leadership Council Meeting
Disability & Expo Hall Advertising Screen
T-Shirts
BRONZE SPONSORS
Expo Hall Advertising Screen
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