A TOTA Watch Party to celebrate Shirley Wells' inaugural Lela A. Llorens Award Lecture! 

(AOTA INSPIRE 2025) 
From Awareness to Integration: Leading Change in Occupational Therapy 
Date:  Wednesday, September 10, 2025 
Time: 6:30 pm–7:30 pm 
Presenter: Shirley A. Wells, DrPH, OTR, FAOTA

Note: This presentation was provided with the permission of AOTA. The presentation of Dr. Shirley A. Wells, DrPH, OTR, FAOTA, was recorded during the AOTA INSPIRE25. This was the inaugural Dr. Lela A. Llorens Award Lecture! Permission was given to view this as a group live with Dr. Wells present. CE credit is no longer available.

The presentation is available on AOTA's Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/RcaIYwzg-DQ?si=07RSsXpB0QMzHqlW

The journey from awareness to integration is one that demands more than just acknowledgment of differences. It is a continuous evolution that requires individual and collective commitment to growth and transformation. It requires a willingness to learn, take risks, explore new perspectives, and embrace change. By examining this transformative process, occupational therapists can better lead changes across communities, organizations, and institutions. Dr. Wells will explore the critical steps, challenges, and strategies involved in moving beyond awareness, promoting inclusive practices, and achieving true integration.