CONFERENCE REGISTRATION BROCHURE - 2018 OTAC Annual Conference & Expo - October 25-28, 2018

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Conference registration brochure for the 2018 OTAC Annual Conference & Expo, held October 25–28, 2018 in Pasadena, CA. Details daily programming across the pre-conference institute, concurrent sessions, expo hall activities, poster presentations, receptions, and the OTAC annual meeting and breakfast. Includes registration material pick-up guidance, deadlines (including September 21 for volunteers), transportation and location references, pricing notes for lunches and seating, and attendee disclaimers, plus conference volunteer and social media prompts.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time1 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Conference Overview

Deadlines to Remember; Important Notes

Conference Location/Transportation Information

President’s Message; Keynote Presenters

Co-chairs’ Message; Conference Committee

Special Conference Activities

President’s Reception and Dance Party!

OTAC Awards Ceremony

CFOT Awards Luncheon and Symposium

Special Programming for Students

Schedule (includes Sessions and Daily Special Activities)

Featured Presenters – Building OT Capacity

Presenters by Name

Poster Presentations

Conference-at-a-Glance

Conference Registration Instructions; Attendee Disclaimers

Workplace Colleague Discount

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION BROCHURE 2018 OTAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO October 25-28, 2018 | Pasadena, CA UILDING OT CAPACITY LET’S TWEET! @OTACnews \#OTACCONF2018 \#buildingOTcapacity OCTOBER 25 PRE-CONFERENCE INSTITUTE HILTON PASADENA & PASADENA CONVENTION CENTER CONFERENCE OVERVIEW THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 All Thursday activities are atthe Hilton Pasadena. 9:00am–5:00pm Pre-Conference Institute (earn PDUs) Additional fees. 6:00pm–8:00pm Registration Material Pick-up If you registered in advance, this is a convenient opportunity to pick up your registration materials. 6:30pm–8:00pm Movie Night: A Path Appears – Sex Trafficking in the USA (.5 PDU) A Path Appears follows intrepid reporters, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, and actor/advocate, Blake Lively, as they uncover the harshest forms of gender-based oppression and human rights violations, as well as the effective solutions being implemented to combat them. In Episode One: Sex Trafficking in the USA, we meet some of the survivors behind the estimated 300,000 children being trafficked into sexual slavery in the U.S. The widespread existence of this violent crime taking place across America will be illuminated. Note: This film is rated PG-13 and may contain content disturbing to some. Attend at your discretion. Moderator: Heather Javaherian-Dysinger, OTD, OTR/L Hosted popcorn and giveaways. Some lucky Movie Night attendees will receive copies of the book or the movie, which includes two additional episodes. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:30am–8:00am Mind-Body Activity: Easy Tai-Chi 8:15am–11:30am Concurrent Sessions (earn PDUs) 11:30am–2:15pm Expo Hall Activities, including Poster Presentations (earn PDUs) Purchase lunch in advance ($15) and be eligible for prizes. 2:30pm–5:45pm Concurrent Sessions (earn PDUs) 5:45pm–7:30pm President’s Reception and Dance Party Join us at the annual President’s Reception as we launch the second centennial of OT. DJ, dance floor, photo booth, food, and more will add to the festivities. Come help us rock this party! 7:30pm–9:00pm Alumni and Student Reception Hilton Pasadena FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 7:30am–8:00am Mind-Body Activity: Easy Tai-Chi 8:15am–11:30am Concurrent Sessions (earn PDUs) 11:30am–1:00pm CFOT Awards Luncheon and Symposium (.5 PDU) $75; $10 Students/Gallery Seating (no lunch) 1:00pm–3:00pm Concurrent Sessions (earn PDUs) 3:15pm–5:15pm Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address (.5 PDU) Featuring AOTA Immediate Past President Virginia (Ginny) Stoffel, PhD, OT/L (WI), BCMH, FAOTA, named to AOTA’s list of 100 Most Influential OTs 5:15pm–7:15pm Expo Hall Grand Opening Reception 7:30pm–9:00pm Alumni and Student Receptions Hilton Pasadena SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 7:30am–9:15am OTAC Annual Meeting and Breakfast (.5 PDU) Featuring fitness success coach Joseph Hawthorne, ACSM-CPT, RBT, AKC 9:30am–12:30pm Concurrent Sessions (earn PDUs) 12:30pm–1:15pm OTAC Practice Café/Lunch $18 Purchase lunch in advance and be eligible for prizes. 1:30pm–4:45pm Concurrent Sessions (earn PDUs) Call for Conference Volunteers Are you interested in volunteering at Conference? Volunteering is a great way to learn more about Conference operations, meet other dynamic occupational therapy practitioners and students, enhance your Conference experience, and have fun. There are many opportunities to contribute. You can volunteer at Conference and still participate in other activities. Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the West Coast’s largest occupational therapy professional development conference. You can access the volunteer form on our website at www. [otaconline.org](otaconline.org) in the Annual Conference section. Deadline to respond: September 21. Tweet! Convo! Post! ·Follow us on Twitter @OTACnews ·Start a conversation using \#OTACconf2018 ·Talk about: The OTAC theme using \#buildingOTcapacity ·Your Boldness \#otb

FAQs

Where and when is the 2018 OTAC Annual Conference & Expo held?

The conference is scheduled for October 25–28, 2018 in Pasadena, CA, with key events distributed across Thursday through Sunday.

What happens during the Pre-Conference Institute on October 25?

The Pre-Conference Institute runs 9:00am–5:00pm and offers PDUs for an additional fee, followed by registration material pick-up and an evening movie night.

What is the deadline to respond if someone wants to volunteer?

The brochure states that the deadline to respond is September 21.

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