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Seek inspiration, share your passion
Connect with and contribute to the AOTA community. This is your place to chat with other OTs and OTAs who recognize your passion and understand your everyday challenges. Share knowledge and ideas, seek creativity and inspiration, and make meaningful connections that last a lifetime.
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CommunOT
CommunOT is a special place for AOTA members to exchange ideas, seek inspiration from others who share their passion, and build an online community.
This is your place to ask occupational therapy questions and respond to others. The discussion forums at CommunOT are based on the Special Interest Sections, although every AOTA member can participate in any forum.
Connect with your peers
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Special Interests Sections
Your AOTA membership connects you with peers in your professional niche. Each Special Interest Sections (SIS) offers formal and informal opportunities to exchange ideas, attend events, expand your network, and grow.
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Communities of Practice
Our Communities of Practice (CoPs) allow you a powerful way to network and learn through a social environment. Housed under the Special Interest Sections, CoPs enable rich, topic-focused discussion related to your professional passion.
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AOTA volunteer groups
As a member-driven association, members lead the profession by governing, overseeing, and directing the work of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) community. Learn more about our many governing bodies and how you can get involved.
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Get involved
Volunteering is a terrific way to maximize your AOTA membership, share your ideas and perspectives, and lift up the profession. Explore the volunteer opportunities we offer and find out how to get involved.
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Awards & recognitions
AOTA honors and recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the profession. Explore the awards and recognitions we offer, and find out how you can nominate one of your colleagues.