World Occupational Therapy Day: What is OT?

In this special episode, we’re putting a spotlight on occupational therapy through the voices of those who live it every day. In celebration of World Occupational Therapy Day—a global event that kicked off on October 27, 2010, thanks to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists—we’re exploring what this incredible profession truly means and the essential work that occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) do worldwide.

This year’s theme, “Occupational Therapy for All,” couldn’t be a better fit for this episode and the mission of The Uncommon OT Series podcast. This series is all about uncovering the unique and often unexpected ways occupational therapy practitioners support individuals and communities. Whether in hospitals, schools, or the most unconventional settings, these OTPs ensure that meaningful activities are accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Whether it’s about building independence, fostering connections, or supporting communities, occupational therapy is all about ensuring everyone can engage in the occupations that make life fulfilling.

In this episode, you’ll hear from 20 occupational therapists practicing in some pretty uncommon settings. I asked them one big question: “What is occupational therapy?” Each therapist shares their own insights and provides their elevator pitch specifically about occupational therapy, explaining how they empower individuals and communities in unique and impactful ways.

So, get ready to gain a deeper understanding of occupational therapy as we celebrate the profession and the powerful idea of “Occupational Therapy for All” through the voices of those who know it best.

Uncommon OT Guest Contributors:

Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA: OT in Artificial Intelligence

Alyson D. Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP: OT in Artificial Intelligence

Francisco Lasta, OTR/L: OT in Inclusive Design

Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR/L: OT in Virtual Reality & Education

Mike Sy, PhD, MHPEd, OTRP: OT & Research

Louise Berger, OT: OT in Sleep Medicine

Karen Keptner, PhD, OTR/L: OT with Students in Higher Education

Jill Maglio, PhD, OTR/L: OT in Holistic Circus Therapy

Ivory Rose, OTD, OTR/L: OT in Social Prescribing

Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, HPCS: OT in Hippotherapy

Danielle Barbieri, OTR/L: OT in Augmented Reality

Carlin Raeume, OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM, PMH-C, PCES: OT in

Sarah Good, OT (Reg): OT in Teaching Mindfulness

Ashley Reina, BSc, OT: OT in Health Technology

Andrea Cordis, MS, OTA: OT in Provider Training & Education

Alondra Ammon, MS, OTR/L: OT in Housing Stability & Retention

Allie Karagozian, MS, OTR/L: OT in Fertility Health

Carly Weiner, MS, OTR/L: OT in a Health Tech Start-Up

Alaa Abou-Arab, OTD, OTR/L: OT & Cultural Humility

Erica Herrera, OTD, OTR/L, CHT: OT & Cultural Humility 

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