Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association - RIOTA

10/20/2026

☕ RIOTA Mental Health SIG Case Café is here!

Join fellow OT practitioners for an evening of case discussion, peer support, and real talk about mental health practice across all settings in Rhode Island.

📅 Thursday, October 29th
🕕 6:30–8:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual

Bring a de-identified case, a question, or just yourself. All are welcome — no pressure, just connection and practical ideas you can use right away. Great conversation to support clients across all settings.

Register at www.riota.org
Virtual link will be sent to all registered participants

See you there!

10/19/2026

I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of meeting with the first year OTA students at newenglandtech today to talk to them about leadership, advocacy and RI Association MEMBERSHIP (which is now FREE for all active OTP students)!!! This is a joy of being president❣️

Looking forward to seeing these students grow and evolve as practitioners!! Thank you for having me!!! (RLS)

I 💛OT

10/19/2026

Unfortunately, tonight's events has been postponed. We are actively working to reschedule and will provide details and a new date as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, we look forward to seeing you at our next event.

10/15/2026

Mark your calendars. RIOTA will be hosting its annual business meeting Wednesday Nov. 18th. We will share organization, local and national updates and welcome guest speaker Akshay Talwar, owner of Briarcliffe Manor for an inspiring presentation and discussion. Registration opens soon, free for all practitioners

10/12/2026

Join us for a virtual tour of the Easterseals Assistive Technology Regional Center!

Learn how Easterseals' AT programs and resources can support you as a clinician and benefit your clients of all ages.

Guest speaker Sarah Parker, Assistive Technology Regional Center Program Manager for Easterseals MA will take us on a tour of the center's extensive collection of equipment, software, and toys, ranging from low-tech to high-tech solutions and discuss resources available to practitioners.

This is a virtual event
Monday October 19, 2026
6:30-7:30 pm

View more details, learning objectives and register at www.riota.org

Register today!

09/28/2026

Welcome to the 2026-2027 RIOTA Pediatric SIG! We are excited to meet you and have some fun sharing our favorite tricks/tools/experiences as a pediatric therapist. Come meet your Rhode Island OT pediatric community! Bring a friend and help us shape our continue ed calendar for the year!

Monday 10/5/26 6:15-7:45 pm at Cranston William Hall Library Conference Rm, hybrid meeting

Register here: https://www.riota.org/event-6859121

09/28/2026

🎉 There’s still time to save on your 2026 Conference registration!

Take advantage of early registration rates when you register by Wednesday, September 30!
📅 Early Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026
⏰ Online Registration Closes: End of day November 3, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to join us for the 2026 MAOT/RIOTA Annual Conference!

Learn more, view the conference brochure, and register today: www.maot.org/event-6639083

09/17/2026

We’re so grateful to the organizations who support the MAOT/RIOTA Annual Conference and help make this event possible!

And there’s still plenty of time to join us! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available for our November 6, 2026 conference in Norwood, MA. If your organization would like to connect with hundreds of OT professionals, we’d love to have you there!

💬 Conference attendees — who are you most excited to visit in the exhibit hall this year? 👇

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit www.maot.org/2026-Fall-Conference to learn more!

09/02/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 MAOT/RIOTA Annual Conference! 🎉

Join us on November 6, 2026 for Honoring Our Origins, Expanding Our Influence — a day of learning, connection, and celebrating the impact of occupational therapy.

📅 November 6, 2026
📍 Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA

📖 The conference schedule and brochure are now available.

Visit www.maot.org/event-6639083 to register and to view the conference brochure.

⏰ Online registration closes at the end of the day on November 3, 2026!

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this year’s conference. Register today! 💙💚

08/15/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DMYSPmPGF/?mibextid=wwXIfr Two RI companies both connected to OT!! Way to GO!!! Gnome Surf Empower Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Inc

On Thursday, a group of spinal cord injury survivors got the chance to catch some waves at Horseneck Beach in Westport with the help of Gnome Surf Therapy. Learn more: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/like-being-reborn-surf-therapy-brings-joy-to-people-of-all-abilities/