From our Chair.
Welcome to the AOTA Home and Community Health Special Interest Section (HCHSIS) webpage!
I am thrilled to lead this new outreach and service initiative for AOTA and our members. The HCHSIS standing committee comprises a dedicated group of professionals with diverse backgrounds in home and community practice, each offering unique insights and experiences that enhance our collaborative efforts. This special interest section also supports four Communities of Practice: Environmental Modification, Integrative Health, Pelvic Floor, and Mealtime Occupations. Together, we are committed to supporting YOU!
Your feedback and ideas are invaluable to us. If there is anything we can do to better serve you and meet your needs, please contact me at kelly.sajdak@aah.org. We truly believe that together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of the patients we serve.
Upcoming Events!
HCHSIS Practice Chat
Occupational Therapy’s Role in Low Vision Rehabilitation
Live Online | Wednesday, February 25, 7:00-8:00 pm ET
This presentation will review low vision/blindness and common vision conditions and describe the role of low vision rehabilitation in outpatient OT. We will explore ways in which community-based OT’s can implement low vision rehabilitation concepts to improve safety and independence for clients with low vision. Kathryn Marxen-Simonson, MSOT, OTR/L, CLVT, is an occupational therapist who specializes in low vision. She works for the Casey Eye Institute associated with the Oregon Health Sciences University Evelyn L. Jones Low-Vision Rehabilitation Center. All are welcome to join us during this Practice Chat to learn more! This call will be recorded.
CommunOT
Join the Home and Community Health SIS chat. Connect with OTs and OTAs who have the same interests and questions as you do. Discuss best practices, growth opportunities, and interests.
