For the media
AOTA's Media Relations Office focuses on promoting and protecting the professional interests of more than 230,000 occupational therapy practitioners and students in the United States. Each year, AOTA responds to hundreds of media requests and issues numerous press releases on success stories, research, legislative policy, and much more.
AOTA news and press releases
AOTA promotes the profession in the mainstream media by sharing news about issues affecting the profession, success stories, and more through press releases.
Looking for a source?
Need an expert to round out an article or serve as a radio or TV guest? Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).
AOTA staff and association members are available to speak about a variety of topics. Our Media Relations Office serves as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries.
Media guidelines for events
AOTA welcomes journalists, reporters, radio personalities, photographers, film crews, and other members of the traditional news media at our conferences and events. These guidelines serve as rules of engagement to protect our attendees while sharing stories from these events with public audiences.