The AOTA exist to advance occupational therapy practice, education, and research through standard setting and advocacy on behalf of its members, the profession, and the public.
Vision 2025
As an inclusive profession, occupational therapy maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living.
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable, scientific and educational organization founded in 1965. It serves the public interest by supporting occupational therapy research and increasing public understanding of the important relationship between everyday activities (occupations) and health. It accomplishes its aims primarily through grants and scholarships, through programs, and through publications.
FOTA partners with its members, clients and the communities it serves in supporting practice, education and advocacy based on science and evidence. FOTA represents occupational therapy practitioners in promoting best practice and in meeting the occupational needs of consumers and the community.
To enable engaged, meaningful lives, for everyone by encouraging occupational therapy excellence.
