Occupational Therapy Month
Enriching lives through meaningful engagement is at the core of the occupational therapy profession and AOTA’s Vision 2030. This April and all year long, we celebrate OT practitioners and the power of occupational therapy.
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Celebrate OT Month 2026!
Enriching lives through meaningful engagement is at the core of the occupational therapy profession and AOTA’s Vision 2030. This April and all year long, we celebrate OT practitioners and the power of occupational therapy.
Be an OT champion and show your OT pride with gear and gifts that feature our accessible 2026 OT Month theme: Enriching Lives Through Meaningful Engagement.
Your purchase makes an impact—proceeds from OT month purchases benefit The Fund to Promote Awareness of Occupational Therapy and the Lands Bank Memorial Scholarship.
Show your OT pride
Celebrate OT Month and show how OT is enriching lives through meaningful engagement.
What is occupational therapy?
Learn more about what occupational therapy is, and how it can help clients achieve their goals.
Issue a local proclamation
Learn how to create and implement a proclamation with your local government step by step.
Share your story
Read these inspiring OT stories submitted by your fellow colleagues and those inspired by the OT community. How have you made a meaningful difference in your client's life?
Listen to an OT Month podcast
Listen to occupational therapists Shannen Marie Coley and Dr. Heather Jackson-Pena, as they use their platforms to educate thousands in celebration of Occupational Therapy Month.
Be an OT champion
Use these AOTA resources to share your passion for occupational therapy.
Spread OT awareness
Use AOTA's promotion resources to spread the word about the distinct value of occupational therapy during OT Month and all year long.
Promote OT online
Social media junkies and newbies alike will love these 10 ideas for promoting OT online.