TOTA Virtual Week at the Capitol
Monday, February 15, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT
Category: Statewide
Free to all members of TOTA! The week of activities will include an orientation with TOTA’s legislative advisors, continuing education credit learning opportunities, and virtual visits with Members of the 87th Texas Legislation or their staff. TOTA leadership will be available for live virtual office hours to answer questions and address your concerns.
LOCATION: Virtual Zoom Meeting (can be watched from any computer location with internet access, do not need to be physically present) Register for Week at the CapitolMonday, February 15, 2021 Due to inclement weather throughout Texas, the "2020 Vision? Envisioning our future through the lens of a world changed by a global pandemic." webinar has been postponed. When a new date is scheduled, an invitation will be sent. In the meantime our speaker Brent Braveman will be available on Wednesday night during TOTA officer hours from 6:00 PM -6:45 PM. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees. 2020 Vision? Envisioning our future through the lens of a world changed by a global pandemic. Presenter: Brent Braveman, OTR, PhD, FAOTA Tuesday February 16, 2021 12PM - 1PM —Live Webinar
State Policy’s Impact on Occupational Therapy Practice This presentation will discuss various state policy issues, with a focus on legislative issues, that affect the occupational therapy practice. Topics that will be discussed include changes to Medicaid and reimbursement, scope of practice opportunities and challenges, occupational licensing reform, and access to occupational therapy services. Presenters: Chuck Willmarth, CAE; Meghan Pudeler; John Luna, OTR, OTD Tuesday February 16, 2021 From Legislation to Practice: HHSC’s Role in Bill Implementation Impacting Medicaid Therapies Presenter: Leslie Smart, OTR, DSc Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Everything you want to know about licensure portability. Thursday, February 18, 2021 |