Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon upcoming events

Cultural Humility in Practice - Beyond Competence to Justice-Oriented Care; OTAO Quarterly Continuing Education Event (04/03/2026)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

OTAO Virtual Quarterly Continuing Education Event

Recorded Event

"Cultural Humility in Practice - Beyond Competence to Justice-Oriented Care"

Presented by Sancler Andrade, OTD, MBA, OTR/L

Assistant Professor, Pacific University

In this workshop, participants are invited to move beyond traditional notions of cultural competence and explore how cultural humility fosters therapeutic relationships and helps address power imbalances between clients and practitioners. Grounded in principles of occupational justice and informed by real-world practice examples, this course offers practical strategies for incorporating cultural humility in everyday clinical decisions.

To receive your certificate of completion, you must watch the recording and complete both surveys. You will receive these when you confirm your payment.

OT night Out (07/08/2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Come meet up with your fellow OTPs, have a bite to eat or just hang out! OT students, friends, family, and potential OTPs welcome!

Open to all!

Registration NOT required

OT Brunch Out: East Side PDX (08/08/2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come meet up with your fellow OTPs, have a coffee, munch a pastry, pet a dog, or just hang out! OT students, friends, family, and potential OTPs welcome!

8/8/2026. 9-11 AM

Fressen Artisan Bakery
7075 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Open to all!

Registration NOT required

Volunteer - Sole Support Walk (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

SOLE SUPPORT RAISES AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR PARKINSON'S RESOURCES OF OREGON (PRO).

PRO's mission is to empower individuals to meet the challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease through information, education, personal support, and advocacy for a cure.

2026 Conference Exhibitor Form (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join OTAO for the 2026 Annual Conference!

This year’s conference is set for October 16th and 17th, 2026 in Bend, OR at the Riverhouse Lodge. This is your opportunity to get your organization’s name in front of numerous OT & OTA professionals from throughout Oregon by exhibiting and/or sponsoring an event.

Approximately 150-200 Occupational Therapist professionals representing large corporations, private clinics, hospitals, home health and students are expected to attend this event. This year’s format of keynote’s and breakout sessions covering a wide variety of topics along with great presenters is sure to be a hit with OT’s & OTA’s and draw a good crowd. Don’t miss out on this great marketing opportunity!

These attendees are users and decision-makers of equipment and services, potential employees, and OT and OTA faculty and students from Oregon. Opportunities to meet these professionals one-on-one en masse are limited. Take advantage of this unique chance to introduce your products or services to this important buying group.

To increase interaction between exhibitors and attendees, each attendee will be given a card that must be “stamped” by each exhibitor to be eligible for door prizes that will be awarded at the Saturday afternoon break. If your company would like to donate a door prize, please indicate your contribution on the enclosed Exhibit Space & Sponsorship Agreement form. Both in-kind donations and monetary contributions will be accepted.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the conference and are listed on the enclosed correspondence. Sponsorships are a great way to increase the exposure of your products or services while at the same time demonstrating your support for the association.

Enclosed you will find an exhibitor prospectus and an Exhibit & Sponsorship Agreement.

Exhibit space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you have any questions, please contact the OTAO Conference Committee at otaoconferencecommittee@gmail.com

2026 OTAO Annual Conference (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Session Abstracts

Up to 13 contact hours

REGISTRATION RATES

If you are a member, you will need to log-in for the member discount to be reflected in the registration cost.

Early Bird registration dates are available through August 10, 2026. After August 10, 2026, the full rates apply. OTAO encourages you to become a member today to save money on your conference registration! The membership can auto-renew and monthly auto-pay, which is so convenient. Becoming a member today saves you the most on your conference registration!

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Up to 13 contact hours
Breakfast and lunch included
Cultural competency courses for 2028 licensure renewal are offered
Student Track on Saturday
Keynote Speaker Friday
Meet the OTAO Board & hear updates from our OTAO Lobbyist, Niki Terzieff
Poster Session: A variety of topics and research presented by clinicians and students across the state.
Conversations that Matter with OTAO Community of Practice Liaisons: Gather with practitioners across the state for a semi-structured scholarly discussion led by the OTAO community of practice liaisons. This structured conversation will provide participants with an opportunity for networking, exchange of knowledge, sharing and celebrating success stories, as well as innovative ideas to tackle barriers to practice.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Silent & Live Auction to support student scholarships
OTAO Awards and Student Scholarship Winners will be announced
Keep our in person conference momentum going as we also expand and celebrate OT's reach in Oregon by joining us for a special community event Friday, October 16th at 5:30 pm. Appetizers provided, cash bar available.

LODGING

Riverhouse Lodge is the conference hotel. Rooms have been blocked off for OTAO registrants until September 15th, 2026. You can use the link or call them directly to save your room (541)-389-3111.

2026 Conference Sponsor Form (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join OTAO for the 2026 Annual Conference!

These attendees are users and decision-makers of equipment and services, potential employees, and OT and OTA faculty and students from Oregon. O

Enclosed you will find an exhibitor prospectus and an Exhibit & Sponsorship Agreement.

If you have any questions, please contact the OTAO Conference Committee at otaoconferencecommittee@gmail.com