AOTA Specialty Conference:

Entrepreneurship

Livestream | 11:00 am–5:45 pm ET | June 23, 2025

AOTA Members: $99 / Nonmembers: $129 / Student Members: $49

Earn up to 5 contact hours!

ALL SESSIONS ARE CLOSED CAPTIONED AND WILL BE RECORDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO REGISTERED ATTENDEES WITHIN ONE WEEK AT THE OTLEARN PORTAL.

Turn Your Entrepreneurial Vision Into a Reality
Are you an occupational therapy practitioner ready to break the mold, build something of your own, and make a difference along the way? Whether you're dreaming of launching a private practice, growing a niche service, or looking to expand your business, this one-day virtual conference is your roadmap to entrepreneurship in occupational therapy.

Designed to fit your schedule and fuel your next move, this high-impact virtual event delivers expert insights and real-world strategies—no travel required. You can learn, connect, and plan your next big step, all from wherever you are.

Join fellow OT entrepreneurs and innovators for a high-impact day packed with inspiration, practical strategies, and real-world success stories. From launching early intervention businesses to mastering business models and funding strategies, each session is designed to help you think bigger and take action.

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Why Attend?

  • Discover how OT principles uniquely position you for business success
  • Explore seven proven business models designed for OT practitioners
  • Learn how to turn community placements into paid opportunities
  • Connect with trailblazing OT entrepreneurs and industry thought leaders
  • Access all sessions conveniently from your home or office

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey—just starting out or scaling up—you’ll leave empowered to take the next step.

Agenda and Session Descriptions

11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Session #1

Transformative Connections: Enhancing Participation in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities While Inspiring an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Occupational Therapy Students

Lauren J. Telesmanic, OTD, OTR/L

This short course showcases a project with a community partner, addressing the needs of adults with intellectual disabilities while fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in students. The model serves to advance occupational therapy practice by enhancing student learning and community impact.

Thank you to our sponsors

OT Product Entrepreneurs

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Exhibit/sponsor with us!

Contact sales@aota.org today to craft your presence, and to discover new ways to access the OT practitioner audience throughout the year.

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Entrepreneurship in OT

The world of entrepreneurship is rich with opportunity. From private practice to consulting, from brick and mortar to mobile and telehealth, from online businesses to creating products, entrepreneurship is a rewarding field where occupational therapy practitioners can create an impact in their community.

Explore AOTA resources on entrepreneurship