News from Latvia, 2017 The celebration of World Occupational therapy day in Latvia is expanding with every year. This year various activities were carried out reflecting the daily work of occupational therapists. OTs informed society about important topics in OT – ergonomics, the principles of joint protection, balance in everyday life, assistive technology, proper sitting positions, etc. There were lots
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The Occupational Therapy Virtual Exchange (#OTVX17) will feature 10 interactive sessions over an 8 hour period (schedule attached). The speakers and OT4OT organisers are providing their time on a voluntary basis and include a range of themes and topics that will be of interest to the occupational therapy community. For those who are unable to join the live event, each session will be recorded and made available offline shortly afterwards.
Further information and links to all the resources and schedules for World Occupational Therapy Day are located here http://www.wfot.org/AboutUs/WorldOTDay.aspx
News from Lithuania, 2018 We are happy to announce that on October 26thwill not only be celebrating the World Occupational Therapy day but also, we will be celebrating 2o years of Occupational therapy studies in Lithuania. A conference will be held to commemorate this achievement. Older News
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News from Latvia, 2019 World Occupational Therapy Day – our opportunity to shine by Unda Avota (LAOT Board member) As every year, Latvian Association of Occupational Therapists organized various events within the framework of the World OT Day. This year they lasted for a whole week. In addition to annual activities in OT workplaces, usually dedicated to educating patients or
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News from Georgia, 2017 For the last period of time, Georgian Occupational Therapist’s association –GEOTA, was engaged in productive and educative activities and events, including engagement in World Occupational Therapy Day. With the support of Tbilisi State University, on September 19th, were organized the lectures on Participatory Occupational Justice Framework and on Practice-Based Enquiry (an approach to researching/transforming practice). Lectures
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News from Estonia, 2018 The Estonian Association of Occupational Therapists is an organization that is responsible for the promotion of occupational therapy in Estonia. A new board, consisting of five specialists with different tasks within the organization, was elected last summer and is now actively working to raise awareness about occupational therapy in Estonia. At the end of 2017 occupational
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