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2014 Number Three Volume 7, Issue 3
The Connection Inside
This Issue:
2014 KOTA
Annual
Conference
1
President’s Pen 2
Executive
Director’s
Report
3
KOTA Call for
Awards
Nominations
3
KOTA Board
Spotlight:
Governmental
Affairs and
Reimbursement
Officer
4
Great Plains
District Update
4
Capital District
Update
4
Greater Kansas
City District
Update
5
Foundation
Announces
Opening of
2014-2015
Scholarship
Competition
5
Membership
Application
7
CEU
Management
Enrollment
8
KOTA
Leadership
9
REGISTER NOW for the Kansas Occupational
Therapy Association's Annual Conference, which will be
held September 11-13, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in
Wichita, Kansas!
The theme for our Conference this year is Paving the “Yellow Brick Road” to
the Occupational Therapy Centennial Vision. We will be focusing on and
supporting AOTA’s Occupational
Therapy Centennial Vision: "We
envision that occupational therapy is a
powerful, widely recognized, science-
driven, and evidence-based profession
with a globally connected and diverse
workforce meeting society's occupational
needs." In 2017, just a few short years
away, the profession will turn 100. Our
goal is to join AOTA in celebrating
where we have come from, and consider
how to advance occupational therapy
into the 21st century. Specifically, our
Kansas Conference will be focusing on
what we as occupational therapists can
do to support and advance both our
profession and ourselves professionally
to prepare us for the challenges ahead.
We are excited to bring you some
amazing and inspirational keynote
speakers again this year. Keynotes include Andy Marso, a Kansas quadruple
amputee speaking on his experience with occupational therapy, and Brent
Braveman, who will discuss the opportunities available to occupational therapy
relative to the ACA and health insurance reform.
We are also introducing a new venue this year – Roundtable Discussions. For
90 minutes on Friday evening you will have the opportunity to network with
friends and colleagues regarding a variety of multiple topics and practice
issues. We will even provide munchies and bottles of wine!
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2014 KOTA Annual Conference
Page 2 Volume 7, Issue 3
Hello fellow OT’s. I hope you all had a safe and happy 4th of July celebration. I would
like to start off by taking a moment to thank those of you that have/are currently
serving in the armed services or who have family that serves this great nation. In
honoring the veterans this year, I realized that I hadn’t ever personally recognized the
OTs that serve our military men and women. SO THANK YOU.
Celebrating Independence also reminds me of our great profession. As occupational therapists
and occupational therapy assistants we utilize our knowledge and skills to help others restore
their independence for a more meaningful life. Independence is important to everyone. Playing a
major roll in helping others obtain independence is what makes our profession great, and
extremely rewarding. Be proud of the impact you have on others and never lose sight of the
importance of your dedication, creativeness, or expertise.
Not much new to report at this time, but I am excited to announce that recently Hawaii OTs
became licensed in their state. This marks the 50th state to fully license OTs. For several years
now, each state becoming licensed has been a priority to both protect the consumers as well as our
profession as a whole. We continue to make strides in the right direction as it relates to protecting
our profession nationally.
I hope you all are planning to attend the upcoming KOTA Conference - September 11-13 at the
Hyatt in downtown Wichita, Kansas. I am looking forward to seeing you all there.
I hope you all have an amazing time enjoying the rest of your summer.
President’s Pen BY LADESSA FORREST, OTD, OTR/L
Registration is available on the KOTA website at: http://www.kotaonline.org/events.htm. Hotel
room reservations can be made by contacting the following:
We look forward to seeing you September 11-13 in Wichita.
REGISTER NOW!
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Hyatt Regency (Conference Hotel)
400 W Waterman
Wichita, Kansas 67202
$109 single/double
Cut off date: August 22, 2014
Click here or call 888-421-1442
Hotel at Waterwalk
711 S Main Street
Wichita, Kansas 67213
$109 single/$119 suite
Cut off date: August 11, 2014
Call 866-822-6272 or visit www.hotelatwaterwalk.com
and use group code KOTA
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During past years, the Kansas Occupational Therapy Association has recognized
distinguished Kansas colleagues and their important contributions to occupational
therapy in the State of Kansas through our Award for Clinical Excellence, OT/OTA of the
Year and Volunteer of the Year Awards. Last year in 2013, we were proud to recognize Kori
Turney as Kansas Clinician of the Year, and Wendy Hildenbrand as KOTA’s Volunteer of the Year.
It is time again to consider nominating a colleague for these awards at our upcoming Annual
Conference September 11-13, 2014. The deadline for nominations is August 25, 2014. Award
forms are available by clicking on the following links:
Award for Clinical Excellence
OT/OTA of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
The enhanced stature given to someone when they are recognized by their colleagues with an
award at the state level is unsurpassed, and it goes a long way to support excellence and growth in
our profession, as well as to expand appreciation of occupational therapy to our patients and clients
and to the public at large as well.
Please take a moment to identify a deserving colleague and then nominate that person for the
appropriate award. Awards will be presented during lunch at the Annual KOTA Membership
meeting at the Conference on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Thank you for your support of your
colleagues and the occupational therapy profession.
KOTA Call for Awards Nominations By Diane Pickel, OTR/L
Calling all procrastinators! Did you know the end of the CEU Cycle is March 31, 2015?
Yep - that's next March. How many of your required CEU hours do you have completed?
Receive up to 20 CEUs - that's up to half of the CEUs you need for the 2013-2015 CEU cycle … In
a one 2.5-day Conference! All CEUs are pre-approved and accepted by our KOTA CEU Peer Review
Committee.
Meet and greet with fellow OTs and COTAs and visit with our fun vendors, all while advancing
your career and supporting your professional association. Don't put yourself in a position
scrambling for CEUs before the 40-hour-CEU-deadline of March 31, 2015.
Only $225 (early bird, member Conference rate) for 20 CEUs - you can’t afford to miss this
Conference. That's only $11.25 per continuing education hour. Don't think to yourself, ‘Well that
sounds like a great opportunity but…’, because an opportunity like this will not come along again
before the continuing education requirement deadline approaches for this cycle.
As always, we're here at the KOTA Central Office if you have any questions, or if there is anything
we can do to assist you.
785-232-8044
www.kotaonline.org
KOTA Executive Director’s Report By Amy Dubach
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Greeting from Dory Sabata!
I joined the KOTA Board mid-term and was recently re-elected as your
Government Affairs and Reimbursement Officer. In the past term, I
planned the 2014 Legislative Day at the Hill in Topeka, assisted our
lobbyists with legislation regarding expansion of services for people with
autism, and have heard from a few KOTA members about reimbursement
challenges. I look forward to knowing more about OT practitioners across
our great state and helping to advocate for our services.
I earned my OTD in 2002 from Washington University in St. Louis, and
have spent most of my career focused on older adults and aging-in-place.
I also have been involved in providing continuing education. Since
joining the faculty at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2007, I
have been helping to prepare future OTs and develop practicing therapists for innovative practice
and leadership. I engage students through experiential learning ranging from community-based
service learning to primary care interprofessional teamwork.
I reside in Kansas City, Kansas with my husband, daughter, and our black lab (with a neurological
condition resulting in paw drop). I look forward to meeting some of you at the KOTA Conference
this year!
KOTA Board Spotlight: Governmental Affairs and Reimbursement Officer By Dory Sabata, OTD, OTR/L, SCEM
Great Plains District is planning to have a CEU opportunity and meeting in
Salina, tentatively scheduled for early November. Hope to also see everyone
at the state Conference in Wichita in September.
Great Plains District Update Janice Cook, OTR/L and Tammy Scott-Howland
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Scott-Howland Cook
Capital District Update Angie McFarland, MOT, OTR/L and Rachel Hocker, COTA/L
Rachel Hocker has "officially" been elected as the new KOTA Capital District
co-chair. Welcome, Rachel!
Continuing education opportunity and Capital District meeting for Fall TBA -
watch your e-mails! Hocker McFarland
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4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 202 • Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3449
www.aotf.org • (240) 292-1079
Bethesda, Maryland – The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is pleased to
announce that it is accepting applications for its 2014-15 scholarships. AOTF awards more than 50
scholarships annually to students enrolled in accredited or developing occupational therapy
programs in the United States. Scholarships are awarded based on selection criteria that include
academic achievement, service, and evidence of leadership through activities and written
recommendations.
The AOTF administers funds for scholarships provided through individual endowments and
endowments created by 22 state occupational therapy associations and the District of Columbia
Occupational Therapy Association.
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Foundation Announces Opening of
Attention Kansas City Occupational Therapists
Upcoming CEU Opportunities for FREE
Workshops are offered through Kansas Occupational Therapy
Association (KOTA). Listed below are upcoming meetings and CEU opportunities. Each meeting
is pre-approved for 2 CEUs. CEUs are free for KOTA members and $15 for non-members. All
meetings start at 5:30 PM at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
August 27, 2014 in Shawnee Mission Room (KOTA Pre-Approved for 2 CEUs)
Kimberly Traub, DPT will present “Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation
Mark your calendar - the following are the proposed dates for upcoming meetings in 2014 and
2015:
October 15, 2014 in Shawnee Mission Room
January 21, 2015 in Shawnee Mission Room
March 18, 2015 in Shawnee Mission Room
May 20, 2015 in Shawnee Mission Room
August 19, 2015 in Shawnee Mission Room
October 21, 2015 in Shawnee Mission Room
No advanced registration needed. Snacks provided. If you have any questions please contact Kara
Rogers at 815-739-3581 or [email protected]
Greater Kansas City District Update Kara Rogers, MOTR/L
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The Foundation also administers and awards several scholarships established in memory of
prominent occupational therapy practitioners, as well as scholarships sponsored by corporate and
non-profit supporters. Corporate sponsor North Coast Medical provides two generous scholarships,
and for the 41st consecutive year, Kappa Delta Phi Sorority will provide scholarships for two
students. The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Scholarship
Endowment provides annual scholarships for four exemplary students.
Interested and eligible students can access further information and begin an application, on the
AOTF website. Applications for awards given in 2015 must be submitted by October 30, 2014.
Successful applicants are notified in the spring of each year.
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific and
educational organization established in 1965. Its mission is to advance the science of occupational
therapy to support people’s full participation in meaningful life activities.
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Check out the employment page of the KOTA website! Take a moment to browse job
advertisements from employers seeking qualified health professionals at:
http://kotaonline.org/employment.htm
Are you an employer interested in advertising a job opening with KOTA? Please visit
www.kotaonline.org to market your organization through our online employment ads and
quarterly newsletters.
825 S Kansas Ave, Suite 500
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone 785-232-8044 or Toll Free 877-904-0529
Fax 785-233-2206
Email - [email protected]
www.kotaonline.org
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
PRACTICE AREAS (Please check all that apply)
Administration & Management
Early Intervention and School
Developmental Disabilities
Education
Gerontology
Home & Community Health
Mental Health
Physical Disabilities
Sensory Integration
Technology
Work and Industry
Other ___________________________________
Gloria Scammahorn
Memorial Student
Scholarship Fund
I would like to donate a
voluntary contribution to
this fund in the amount of
$ _______________________
(Enclose a separate check
payable to AOTF (Kansas)
Student Scholarship Fund.)
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Registration Discount at
KOTA Conference
OT Representation of
legislative issues
Online KOTA Directory….
a GREAT Networking tool!
KOTA’s Quarterly
Newsletter, The Connection
Access to “Members Only”
section of the KOTA website
MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT
INCLUDE CEU MANAGE-
MENT SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Occupational Therapist…….……$50.00
New Grad ...……………………....$25.00
(Grad date less than 1 year ago)
School ________________________
Grad Date ____________________
Occupational Therapy Assistant…...$40.00
New Grad …………………………$20.00
(Grad date less than 1 year ago)
School _________________________
Grad Date _____________________
Associate*….………………………...$40.00 * Must show full membership in another OT state
association.
Student* …….……………………….$15.00 * If student, must list school affiliation:
_________________________________________
DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP
(Please check one)
Capital (Topeka Area)
Greater Kansas City Area
Southern (Wichita Area)
Great Plains (Central/Western Area)
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard Discover
Card Number_____________________________________________________________________
Exp Date_____________ Signature ________________________________________________
MEMBER INFORMATION
Please type or print neatly; Fill in all areas:
Name ___________________________________________ License Number _____________________
Home Address ___________________________________ City, St Zip __________________________
Home Phone _____________________________ Cell Phone _________________________________
E-Mail Address _______________________________________________________________________
Employer_____________________________________ Work Phone ___________________________
JOIN OR RENEW AND GET A HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP FOR A FRIEND!
With any current or new member paying full price get one new membership at half price!
Two current members are not eligible for this promotion.
Must send both applications in at one time and must note name of second member on
each application.
Name of Second Member:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Your membership is not de-
ductible as a charitable contri-
bution for Federal Income tax
purposes. However, payment
of membership investments
may be deductible as an ordi-
nary and necessary business
expense subject to the follow-
ing restrictions:
Under the Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act of 1993, 30
percent of your dues are used
for lobbying and not deductible
as an ordinary and necessary
business expense.
MEMBER PREFERENCES
Is there anything special you would like to be
involved with through KOTA?
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
How would you like to receive KOTA's
quarterly newsletter, The Connection?
Email Mail
Revised 04/2013
CEU MANAGEMENT ENROLLMENT April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2015
Kansas Occupational Therapy Association KOTA * 825 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 500 * Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 232-8044 or toll free (877) 904-0529 Fax: (785) 233-2206 Visit us on the web at www.kotaonline.org * Email: [email protected]
Enrollment Application
This packet contains important information regarding applications for approval of CEUs in the state of Kansas for the current cycle. The new cycle
begins April 1, 2013 and ends March 31, 2015. The KOTA office administers the CEU Management System and will report your CEUs to the Kansas
Board of Healing Arts at the appropriate time. When you have reached your required number of CEUs, you will be sent a congratulatory letter from
KOTA.
If you are not a member of CEU Management and are audited by the Kansas Board of Healing Arts or NBCOT, it will be your responsibility to provide
proof of your CEUs.
Filing Fees
The CEU Management System enrollment fee is $75.00 and covers the entire 2-year cycle. It is NOT membership in KOTA and does not include any
of those benefits.
Enrollment Procedure
Please complete the form below to enroll in the KOTA CEU Management System. It is very important to include ALL information requested so your
records can be maintained accurately while supplying the necessary information to the Board of Healing Arts at license renewal time. If your name,
address or other information changes during this period, you must notify the KOTA office immediately in writing, in addition to the Kansas Board of
Healing Arts. It is very important that the Kansas Board of Healing Arts and the KOTA office have your current name and address listed in the same
manner for accurate licensing.
CEU Requirements
We recognize 1 hour (60 minutes) to equal 1 hour of contact time unless otherwise noted on the Reference Table inside the CEU Renewal Folder.
CEU hours are required for all OTs and OTAs in the state of Kansas according to licensure date as follows.
Total CEUs required
Date of Original/Reinstated Licensure: for current cycle:
Prior to 4/1/2013 40
4/1/2013-3/31/2014 20
After 4/1/2014 0
CEU Application Process
All CEU application forms are included in the CEU Renewal Folder, available for download at www.kotaonline.org or you may contact the KOTA office
to have copies mailed to you. A new application form completed in its entirety along with ALL supporting documentation must be submitted for each
course to be reviewed. Keep a copy of each submission for your records. DO NOT submit KOTA pre-approved courses. The provider will remit
attendance information, and credit will be given based on the sign-in roster returned to KOTA by the provider. Retain the certificate for your files. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Detach and complete this form and mail to:
KOTA * 825 S. KANSAS AVE SUITE 500 * TOPEKA, KS 66612
Name_________________________________________________ Kansas License Number__________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State ZIP _____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ( ) ______________________________ Work Phone ( ) ____________________________________
E-mail Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Information
Check Enclosed Visa MasterCard Discover
Card Number______________________________________________ Exp Date ________________________________
Signature__________________________________________________________________________________________
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ELECTED VOTING MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
LaDessa Forrest
Phone: (316) 209-9019
Vice President
Nancy Dahlinger
Phone: (316) 942-4291
Secretary
Lynette Hofer
Phone: (316) 347-1078
Treasurer
Marnie Selstedt
Phone: (316) 729-1218
ELECTED VOTING MEMBERS Government Affairs & Reimbursement Officer
Dory Sabata
Phone: (913) 588-7195
Capital District Co-Officer
Angie McFarland
Phone: (785) 680-5925
Capital District Co-Officer
Rachel Hocker
Phone: (785) 200-1125
Greater Kansas City District Officer
Kara Rogers
Phone: (815) 739-3581
Great Plains District Co-Officer
Janice Cook
Phone: (785) 452-6787
Great Plains District Co-Officer
Tammy Scott-Howland
Phone: (785) 428-3000
Southern District Officer
VACANT
APPOINTED NON-VOTING MEMBERS
CE Peer Review Officer &
District Technology Officer
Angela Petite
Phone: (913) 683-3914
Education Officer
Diane Pickel
Phone: (913) 747-6100
International Liaison (WFOT)
Liz Zayat
Phone: (816) 501-4129
Membership Officer
Theresa Bukaty-Chop
Phone: (913) 402-7248
Nominations Officer
Sharenne Lohrenz
Phone: (620) 345-8491
OT/OTA-At-Large
Amy Konrade
Phone: (913) 791-4325
KOTA LEADERSHIP
825 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 500
Topeka, Kansas 66612-1253
Phone: 785.232.8044
Toll Free: 877.904.0529
Fax: 785.233.2206
Website: www.kotaonline.org
Email: [email protected]
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REGISTER NOW! REGISTER NOW!
The theme this year is “The Yellow Brick Road” to the
Occupational Therapy Centennial Vision. Our keynote
speakers, workshops, seminars and vendors will all focus
at looking at the state of occupational therapy and where
we are heading.
The brochure, along with more information about the
event, may be found on the KOTA website at:
http://www.kotaonline.org/events.htm.
We hope to see you there!
