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What is iota about?

IOTA is a mem­ber­ship-based orga­ni­za­tion that works to build the capac­i­ty of its mem­bers through edu­ca­tion, research, and com­mu­ni­ca­tion. The IOTA acts as a pub­lic advo­cate for Occu­pa­tion­al Ther­a­py to pro­mote the via­bil­i­ty of the pro­fes­sion and access to services.

If you are an Occu­pa­tion­al Ther­a­pist, Occu­pa­tion­al Ther­a­py Assis­tant or Stu­dent in an Occu­pa­tion­al Ther­a­py or Occu­pa­tion­al Ther­a­py Assis­tant pro­gram, we wel­come you to not just join your state orga­ni­za­tion but to become engaged in the net­work­ing, pro­fes­sion­al devel­op­ment, and advo­ca­cy that is occurring.


Upcoming events

  • A Brief Guide to Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

    • 29 Apr 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84523946344
    Register
    Presentation objectives:
    1. Participants will compare and contrast the social model of disability with the medical model of disability as part of the Neurodiversity Movement.
    2. Participants will analyze Milton's "double empathy problem" and other access barriers for autistic individuals.
    3. Participants will understand basic elements of autistic communication and culture as differences, not deficits.
    4. Participants will reflect on the relationship between poor mental health and compliance-based approaches for autistic individuals.
    5. Participants will analyze when and how to utilize affirming, strengths-based language such as identity-first language.
    6. Participants will develop practical, strengths-based strategies to incorporate in assessment and intervention with autistic clients.
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  • Iowa OT Hill Day 2026

    • 11 Feb 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Iowa State Capitol
    Register

    11:30 - Meeting with Advocacy Strategies in Rotunda 

    12 - 3 PM Meetings with legislators, conversations at table in rotunda

    3 PM - Group Picture

    3:15 - Table break down

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Past events

28 Feb 2025 Leadership Workshop
10 Feb 2025 IOTA School-Based Advocacy Meeting
3 Feb 2025 Hill Day Prep
9 Nov 2024 IOTA Conference 2024
1 Oct 2024 Conference Sponsorship
22 Aug 2024 Board Meeting 8/22
8 Aug 2024 Board Meeting 8/8

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