The Polls are Open!
Elect the future leaders of NYSOTA! We are thrilled to announce the 2019 slate of candidates for three positions on the NYSOTA Executive Board: Secretary and two Trustees. Successful candidates will begin their two-year term on July 1st. Voting will close on May 30, 2019. Cast your vote today!

New CE Opportunities
We've added two exciting new courses to our CE calendar: A Health Literacy Universal Precautions Workshop presented by Virginia Koenig at Touro in Manhattan, and a Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders in the Classroom course that can be attended in person or live streamed for free if you are a NYSOTA member.

Great Legislative News!
Thank you to everyone who called Senator Jessica Ramos about the OTA Workers Comp Bill. S.3969-A, sponsored by Senator Tim Kennedy, was reported out of the Senate Labor Committee and sent directly to the Senate calendar! The vote was unanimous in favor of the bill. Memos of support from NYSOTA and NYPTA were mentioned at the meeting.

Podcast #2: Karen Jacobs
In this powerful interview with Karen Jacobs, you will learn simple, yet powerful strategies for propelling yourself, your career, and the profession of occupational therapy forward. Karen shares easy to implement ideas for becoming an advocate, including her clever Business Card Challenge. Clinicians, students, and faculty alike will be inspired by Karen's words.

Flo Hannes Honored by AOTA at Conference
NYSOTA President-Elect and Education Liaison Flo Hannes was selected to receive the 2019 AOTA Retired Educator's Commendation at the national conference in New Orleans last month. She was recognized for her exceptional leadership and commitment to the advancement of occupational therapy education. Congratulations, Flo!

The NYSOTPAC Needs You
The NYSOTPAC needs your help to build a dynamic committee. We are looking for a secretary, a fundraising coordinator, and a public relations coordinator. Help NYSOTA retain a clear, loud voice in Albany through an engaged and active PAC. Call Michelle at (845) 414-3614 or email info@nysota.org with questions, or to volunteer for an open position.

Take Our Survey and Win A Prize
We want to hear your thoughts on the 20-visit limit New York State imposed on Medicaid out-patient visits for Occupational Therapy. Your feedback will help guide and shape our approach to legislation in this area. Those who complete the survey before May 31st, 2019 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Call for Papers!
Please consider sharing your knowledge, experience and expertise at NYSOTA's annual conference this Fall. We are accepting Call for Paper submissions through July 15th. Conference will be held November 8 - 10, 2019 at HNA Palisades Premier Conference Center in Palisades, NY.

Giveaways & Discounts
We are giving away Special Supplies gift sets to two lucky winners this month. Join NYSOTA, or renew your membership by May 31, and you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a free Special Supplies gift containing an Adaptive Utensils set, a button hook, and two sensory brushes.

Visit Special Supplies and use promo code NYSOTA to receive 10% off your purchase.