AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health

The AOTA Specialty Conference: Women's Health is a comprehensive event dedicated to exploring the latest innovations in women's health within the field of occupational therapy. Held in Portland, Oregon, this in-person conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn from leading experts about a wide range of topics, including maternal health, menopause, and trauma-informed care. Participants will engage in sessions that offer practical strategies, case stories, and research knowledge to improve client outcomes. The conference will also emphasize building a community among occupational therapy practitioners passionate about advancing women's health care.

The agenda includes pre-conference sessions, keynote speeches, and concurrent sessions over two days. Topics will cover the scope of women's health, such as maternal role transitions, gestational diabetes, and lactation care. Attendees can expect to gain new insights and colleagues while experiencing the vibrant city of Portland in the fall.

American Occupational Therapy Association

This is the group that put together this event.

Email: conference@aota.org

Cost	Type	Notes
$365.00	Early rates	OT Full
$330.00	Early rates	OTA Full
$237.00	Early rates	Student/Retired Full
$420.00	Regular rates	OT Full
$380.00	Regular rates	OTA Full
$272.00	Regular rates	Student/Retired Full
$220.00	Daily Rates	OT
$198.00	Daily Rates	OTA
$142.00	Daily Rates	Student/Retired
$99.00	Pre-conference Rates	Pre-conference #1
$99.00	Pre-conference Rates	Pre-conference #2

See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.

The conference will feature pre-conference sessions on October 9, followed by two days of concurrent sessions. Keynote and concurrent sessions will cover a variety of topics, including trauma-informed care, maternal health, and occupational therapy's role in women's health.

Mauly Her Lo

PP-OTD, MS, OTR/L, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Kia Burks

OTD, OTR/L, Rush University, Chicago, IL

Evguenia Popova

PhD, OTR/L, Rush University, Chicago, IL

Cristiana Couchman

Russell Sage College, Troy, NY

Stephanie Edwards

Wrexham University, Wrexham, United Kingdom

Kimberly Krebs

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Sabina Khan

PhD, OTD, OTR/L, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Miami, FL

Jordan Major

OTR/L, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Ashley Hobson

DSc, MOT, OTR/L, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Karen Park

OTD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA

Lindsey Trott

OTD, OTR/L, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT

Patricia Corbin

OTD, MS, OTR/L, Integrated Therapy Services, Columbus, GA

Sarah McCadden

OTD, OTR/L, CSOT, Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, VA

Participants can earn contact hours for attending pre-conference sessions.

The host hotel for the conference is the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, located at 1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201. The hotel offers room rates of $186 for single/double occupancy and $206 for triple/quad occupancy. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-546-9513 and referencing the special rate code AOTAOTR.

Valet parking is available at the hotel for $54 per night for cars and $78 per night for oversized vehicles. Self-parking is not available at the hotel, but attendees can consult the area parking map for self-park options nearby.

Organizations can sponsor the event by purchasing exhibit space for $1,400, which includes a 6-foot table, exhibitor logo on the agenda, and an attendee mailing list. A shared literature/employment table is available for $400. Customized sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Dianne Vance at dvance@aota.org for more information.