April is OT Month

21 OT practitioners and friends celebrated OT Month at Shepherd Spinal Hospital with food and fellowship. OT and OTA graduates from Augusta University, Brenau University, Chattahoochee Technical College, Georgia State University, Boston, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington universities exchanged thoughts, ideas, info on their practice areas, job postings, research interests and upcoming GOTA Conference in September. Many thanks to those attending, ATL Region hosts, and Shepherd Spinal Center as venue. HAPPY OT MONTH!!!

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND BUSINESS MEETING

September 27-29th, 2019 

Join us at

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

In Young Harris, GA

Call For Proposals Now Open

In keeping with our conference theme “Change, Challenge, Conquer” we are seeking to develop a conference schedule that includes a balance of sessions in a range of practice areas.  We need YOU to submit a presentation proposal and to encourage your colleagues as well.  We are seeking proposals that relate to any areas of interest to occupational therapy practitioners.  These may relate to practice, education and/or research.  Presentations that provide the audience with knowledge that can be used for improved service delivery are highly encouraged. Successful proposals will:

• Clearly articulate learning outcomes
• Appropriately identify teaching strategies that match proposed learning outcomes
• Provide current and relevant information and evidence to support proposal

TO SUBMIT YOUR CALL FOR PROPOSAL PLEASE CLICK HERE

Deadline to Submit has been EXTENDED TO APRIL 15, 2019

 To preview the submission form please click here. **This is a preview form only**

NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

This conference is a vehicle to assist GOTA and its members in addressing and achieving its strategic goals. Some of these goals will explore alternative practice opportunities, changes and challenges to serving future populations, service delivery within the community and industrial environments, reviewing research-based clinical techniques and equipment, alternative funding resources, grant writing, and developing partnerships for research. 

Please consider serving as an exhibitor and sponsor at this conference by sharing your products, services and expertise that will assist our members in pursing professional growth and excellence. GOTA expects the conference attendance will host approximately 150 practitioners. Exhibits are scheduled to run Friday, September 27th through Saturday, September 28th, 2019.

Please review our revised packages and sponsorship opportunities for our 2019 Annual Conference and Business meeting. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PACKAGES

Exhibitor and Sponsorship forms are due by Friday, September 13, 2019.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE EXHIBITOR AND SPONSORSHIP FORM

CONFERENCE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Booking Your Room:

Special rates have been secured for GOTA at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. 

Book by August 5^th to take advantage of the discounted rates.

Room rates start at $199*

(tax and resort fees not included)

To book a room with one of the following features, please call 1-800-201-3205

BALCONY ROOMS

FIREPLACE ROOMS

COTTAGES

Click Here to book your room now: GOTA 2019

OR Call 1-800-201-3205 

*Let them know you are part of GOTA

CALL FOR PAPERS 

CALL FOR PAPERS TO OPEN JANUARY 30th 2019.