OTAC is 100% member-funded. The financial support from our members goes towards supporting our legislative efforts. Additional fundraising goes towards organizing continuing education opportunities, activities, and administrative fees. We offer a variety of member types that are valid for one year.
OT/OTR
OTA/COTA
OTS/OTAS (1st and 2nd year)
OTS/OTAS (3rd year, Creighton-Regis students only)
Claudia Allen, MA, OTR, FAOTA who influenced generations of OT practitioners, students and educators around the world passed away on February 25, 2019. Her contributions to our profession and the field of rehabilitation are countless as she informed the practice of Occupational Therapy with persons with cognitive challenges and offered us many tools to provide client-centered care.
Rightfully, Claudia was named one of the 100 most influential people in our profession by AOTA for developing the Cognitive Disabilities Model, with its assessment tools and caregiver strategies that promote best ability to function for clients with cognitive impairments.
I had the privilege to attend many of her trainings and seminars throughout my career and now despite the sad news of her passing, I feel gratitude and humbleness to have learned directly from such an important person in our profession.
Thank you once again, Claudia Allen.
Carmen Aguirre, OTR/L Board Chair of Professional Development Chair
OTAC Member Helps Make Super Bowl Commercial
Did you know that this Super Bowl Commercial was created with the help of an OT practitioner and OTAC member by the name of Erin Muston-Firsch, OTR/L at Craig Hospital? Check it out!
OTAC Welcomes New Board Members!
Elections are over and we would like to welcome our newly elected board members
Pam DiPasquale-Lehnerz - President
Marian Nielson - Communications Chair
Ravi Hunjan - Secretary
We are excited to welcome Marian to the OTAC Board and welcome back Ravi and Pam! We are looking forward to what 2019 brings to OTAC and its members.
Student Corner:
Pima Medical Institute Update
PMI student project at Pizzability, Denver
Posted: October 2, 2018
The Pima Medical Institute Denver OTA students have been dedicating their free time volunteering with the owner of Brewability Lab, Tiffany Fixter, on her latest endeavor, Pizzability. After holding a SOTA happy hour at Brewability Labs, the students inquired about the upcoming restaurant and together created a volunteer opportunity that has been a valuable part of our educational experience. Tiffany’s goal is to provide employment opportunities for adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) in positions they typically would not hold. Employees will be involved in all aspects of running the restaurant such as taking orders, making pizza, and providing an engaging experience for restaurant patrons. The ordering process at Brewability has been simplified to negate staff errors by color coding taps to corresponding beer...
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” - Your Important Role as a Member of OTAC
Posted: July 25, 2018
Abstract: The Occupational Therapy Association of Colorado is looking for your help to re-energize our social media platform by highlighting some of the dedicated efforts that are occurring in the field across the state. What will be your contribution to our diverse community?
“...Think about those who have helped you become who you are today. Some of them may be here right now. Some may be far away…. But wherever they are, if they’ve loved you, and encouraged you, and wanted what was best in life for you, they’re right inside yourself” -Fred Rogers (Dartmouth Office of Communications, 2018).
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Claudia Allen, MA, OTR, FAOTA who influenced generations of OT practitioners, students and educators around the world passed away on February 25, 2019. Her contributions to our profession and the field of rehabilitation are countless as she informed the practice of Occupational Therapy with persons with cognitive challenges and offered us many tools to provide client-centered care.
