AOTA Mission & Vision

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Our mission

To advance occupational therapy practice, education, and research through standard setting and advocacy on behalf of its members, the profession, and the public.

Vision 2025

As an inclusive profession, occupational therapy maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.

Effective

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Occupational therapy is evidence based, client centered, and cost-effective.

Leaders

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Occupational therapy is influential in changing policies, environments, and complex systems.

Collaborative

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Occupational therapy excels in working with clients and within systems to produce effective outcomes.

Accessible

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Occupational therapy provides culturally responsive and customized services.

Equity, inclusion, and diversity

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We are intentionally inclusive and equitable and embrace diversity in all its forms.

Strategic principles

AOTA is guided by these strategic principles.

View our strategic framework

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Transform

AOTA embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Association and champions these values throughout the occupational therapy profession.

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Advocate

The actions of policymakers, payors, and the public result in equitable access to, maximized utilization of, and fair compensation for occupational therapy services.

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Build

AOTA is the essential resource for building the capacity of occupational therapy practitioners and for the knowledge, learning, and professional and leadership development throughout one’s occupational therapy career.