Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association - RIOTA

05/20/2026

MAOT IS SEEKING NOMINATIONS TO FILL BOARD VACANCIES
Effective July 1, 2026

All nominees must be active MAOT members in good standing at the time of nomination and throughout their term, and must be licensed as an occupational therapy practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

All positions are 2-year terms unless otherwise stated.
(July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (ᴠᴏᴛᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ʙʏ ᴍᴀᴏᴛ ᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀꜱ)
⊛ 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵
⊛ 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘳

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (ᴀᴘᴘᴏɪɴᴛᴇᴅ ʙʏ ᴍᴀᴏᴛ ᴇxᴇᴄᴜᴛɪᴠᴇ ʙᴏᴀʀᴅ)
⊛ 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦
⊛ 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘊𝘰-𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦
⊛ 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘊𝘰-𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦
⊛ 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 (𝟣 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮)

Visit https://maot.org/Board-Members for more information and descriptions of each position.

Nominations should include the title of the position, a 300-word statement of interest and experience, and photo/headshot. Please email nominations to [email protected]
Submissions are due by May 25, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

05/18/2026

Join the RIOTA Adult Physical Disabilities SIG for an educational presentation on EMGs and Nerve Conduction Studies with Joshua Smith, MD (Physiatry).

🩺 Understanding Electrodiagnostics: An Up Close Look at EMGs/NCS

📅 May 27, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 765 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI
💻 Hybrid event – Zoom link sent the day of the event

Learn about:
• EMG/NCS procedures
• Common indications for testing
• Understanding reports and results
• How findings relate to rehabilitation treatment planning

We hope to see you there!

04/28/2026

MAOT and RIOTA conference is coming up! Join the ranks of the esteemed presenters and submit your paper today!

Do you have something to share with other Occupational Therapy professionals; work in an emerging or innovative area of practice; have a new twist on a traditional Occupational Therapy skill; or want to highlight your own research? Then consider presenting at the 2026 MAOT/RIOTA Annual Conference!

The Conference Committee is currently accepting proposals for Presentations and Posters for its annual Fall Conference scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Four Points Sheraton in Norwood, MA.

We are once again using Oxford Abstracts as our proposal submission platform. Login or create a new account at the link below!

There is no limit to the number of proposals an individual can submit!

PROPOSAL DEADLINE: May 30th, 2026

Link: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81359/submitter

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

04/28/2026

🦓 Save the Date!

RIOTA’s Adult, Pediatric & Mental Health SIGs present:
Spotting the “Zebra” in Your Practice: Tips for Working with Hypermobile Patients

📅 May 6, 2026
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
💻 Zoom
🎤 Marisa Bergfield, PsyD

Learn key features of HSD/EDS, common co‑occurring conditions, mental health intersections, and how OT can support functional needs across the lifespan.

04/26/2026

One Month away!
An Intro to Music Listening Therapy with The Listening Program is presenting May 27th at 6 pm. Virtual only.
Reserve your space now!

04/26/2026

🚨🚨 Tommorrow!! 🚨🚨

Celebrate OT Month with RIOTA

We are excited to invite you to a special RIOTA event on April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM @ NEIT. Free for all OT practitioners!

We will begin the evening by presenting the RIOTA Awards, followed immediately by a professional development session, in person or via zoom at NEIT.

1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, Room TBA

Featured Presentation:
Feedback in OT Practice: Supporting Supervision, Collaboration, and Learning
Presenter: Rebecca Simon

04/19/2026

🚨🚨 Save the Date 🚨🚨

Celebrate OT Month with RIOTA

We are excited to invite you to a special RIOTA event on April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM @ NEIT. Free for all OT practitioners!

We will begin the evening by presenting the RIOTA Awards, followed immediately by a professional development session, in person or via zoom at NEIT.

1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, Room TBA

Featured Presentation:
Feedback in OT Practice: Supporting Supervision, Collaboration, and Learning
Presenter: Rebecca Simon