Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association

05/21/2026

🎓 Calling ALL OTA & OT Students!🎓

We are planning the LOTA Annual Conference for this September , and we want your voice at the table!

❓What topics would help you feel more confident as a future practitioner?
❓What do you want to learn more about- fieldwork? first jobs?

This conference is for you, and your ideas help shape it!

💬Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us a message- we can’t wait to hear from you!

05/21/2026

📣Attention Occupational Therapy Practitioners 📣

Planning is underway for the LOTA Annual Conference in September, and we want to hear directly from you!

☑️What practice areas do you want represented?

☑️What skills, interventions, or emerging areas would most support you in your current practice?

Your input helps to build a conference that is practical, relevant, and practitioner-driven!

👇🏽Share your ideas in the comments or send us a message- we’re listening!

05/14/2026

In case you missed it, People did an incredible story on the impact of occupational therapy in this man’s life! It’s great to see more visibility for what our incredible OTPs do every day. Our profession is powerful!

Stroke survivor Carl Haydel worked with his occupational therapist, Amanda Cable, to regain strength and coordination to propose to his girlfriend, Rachel Di**le. 'It's so special to be a part of making dreams a reality for someone,' Cable tells PEOPLE. Click the link below to read more.

📷️: FOX Rehabilitation |

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

45 years of legacy. A brand new era of excellence. 🦅

We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of ULM’s first-ever Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (BSOTA) class! As the only program of its kind in Louisiana, this class represents ULM's commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our region and beyond.

From the program’s approval in 2021 to receiving full accreditation this past April, this journey has been a testament to the hard work of our faculty, students, and community partners.

Help us congratulate our first BSOTA graduates in the comments! 👇

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4dfyNUE 🔗

04/30/2026

As we close out Occupational Therapy Month, we celebrate the incredible impact occupational therapy practitioners make every day across Louisiana and beyond.

From hospitals and schools to homes, clinics, and communities, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students empower people of all ages to participate fully in the activities that give life meaning.

This month (and every month), we are proud of your advocacy, your compassion, your innovation, and your unwavering commitment to client‑centered, occupation‑based care.

Thank you for all you do to help individuals, families, and communities live life to its fullest.

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! ⚜️

04/30/2026

Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! 👏 Let's give a round of applause to our incredible occupational therapists who empower patients to regain independence and get back to doing what they love most. Thank you for the difference you make every day! 💙
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04/29/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month to our outstanding team of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants at Encompass Health Shreveport! They consistently go above and beyond, and it shows in the meaningful difference they make in their patients’ lives every day. Thank you for your dedication, compassion and commitment to excellence!

04/29/2026

📣 Call for Speakers! Share your poster, course, or conversation at the 2026 LOTA Conference. We want to hear from you- scan the code to submit!