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• The Impact of 2025 Federal Actions on Occupational Therapy Webinar- offered by the New England Occupational Therapy Collaborative

  • When
    3 Mar 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM

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  Join us for “The Impact of 2025 Federal Actions on Occupational Therapy ” — a timely and essential webinar breaking down the latest federal policy changes and what they mean for OT practice, reimbursement, education, and patient access. This webinar is brought to you from the New England OT Collaborative and is free to members.

  If you are an OT, OTA, student, educator, administrator, or healthcare leader, this conversation is critical to your work in 2025 and beyond.

  Stay informed. Stay proactive. Protect access to occupational therapy.

  Register today and ensure your voice is part of the conversation.

  CTOTA, MEOTA, MAOT, NHOTA, RIOTA, and VOTA have joined forces as the New England Occupational Therapy Collaborative to provide shared membership benefits. This partnership enhances the resources and opportunities available through your state organization, ensuring greater value for all members.

  Estimated to be 1 CEU.  A digital certificate will be generated following a completed evaluation form which will be distributed after the event.   

  
  

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• Pediatric Private Practice Owners Meet-Up

  • When
    20 Mar 2026
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    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Gallant Therapy Services in Hermon- 19 White Pine Rd Hermon, ME

  Hi Pediatric Practitioners and Private Practice Owners/Administrators,

  You’re invited to our Pediatric Private Practice Owners Meet-Up on:

   Friday, March 20th
   4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
   Gallant Therapy Services – Hermon
  19 White Pine Rd, Hermon, Maine

  This free networking event is designed for pediatric private practice owners and leaders across Maine and New England to connect, collaborate, and share ideas in a relaxed setting.

  This event is hosted in collaboration with:
  Maine Occupational Therapy Association (MEOTA), Gallant Therapy Services, PEDA-A-PALOOZA, and KORRO.

   Bonus: Come for the Meet-Up on Friday and stay for the MEOTA Spring Conference in Bangor on Saturday!

   REGISTER HERE for the Free Networking Event:
  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pediatric-private-practice-owners-meet-up-maine-tickets-1982208742709?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawQBbJZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesttaazPpJPopQ1eRBX6RvF40TfZujlVRb5QnQhEnH8LT1GPhGls5v7rJadM_aem_SW2bs6-af5ishmFWEeLp2Q

  We hope you can join us for a great evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration!

  
  

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• MEOTA Spring Vendors 2026

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
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    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Husson University

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  The Maine Occupational Therapy Association (MEOTA) is proud to host our Annual Spring Conference on March 21, 2026 at Husson University.  We invite your business to join us in supporting this dynamic and impactful event as a valued sponsor or exhibitor.

  This one-day conference will bring together 100–150 occupational therapy professionals and students from across the state, representing diverse areas of practice including pediatrics, rehabilitation (TBI, stroke, orthopedics), home health, long-term care, and mental health. The event will feature engaging guest speakers, hands-on sessions, and a curated vendor showcase—making it an ideal opportunity to connect with clinicians passionate about improving lives through occupational therapy.

  We are currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors whose services, products, or missions align with our field. Exhibitors will enjoy high visibility throughout the day, with dedicated time built into the schedule for attendees to engage directly with vendors.

  Exhibitor Details:

  • Vendor Table (approx. 5 feet) with access to electrical outlets, if requested

  • Lunch included with exhibitor fee

  • Set-up time: 7:30 AM on the day of the conference

  • Shipping Products or Catalogs:
    Please send materials in advance to:
    Allison Dellosso
    205 Mighty Street
    Gorham, ME 04038

  Cancellation Policy:

  Cancellations made within 14 days of the conference are non-refundable.

  Your support helps us advance professional development for occupational therapists in Maine and highlights your commitment to wellness and community care. We would be delighted to have your organization represented at this event.

  Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with MEOTA and celebrate the vital work of occupational therapy professionals across our state.

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• MEOTA Spring Conference 2026

  • When
    21 Mar 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Husson University in Bangor

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  Spring Conference is now open!

  We’re excited to offer multiple ways for you to attend our Spring Conference this year! Whether you prefer to join us in person, virtually, or by watching recordings at a later date, you’ll have the flexibility to participate in the way that works best for you.

  Attend In Person – We’d love to see you! 

  Join Virtually – Tune in from wherever you are!

  Watch the Recordings – Can’t make it live? No problem! Access the sessions at your convenience.

  Earn up to 8.5 CEUs! Each session is 1 CEU per hour, and by utilizing digital options to catch all concurrent sessions, you can maximize your credits.

  Have more questions? Email us at maineotassociation@gmail.com!

  Marriott is about  $153 to $170 for Friday, March 20th, call and mention the MEOTA conference/ Husson University for a discounted rate.  https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bgrri-residence-inn-bangor/overview/
  

  (Oh and don't forget about the NHOTA, CTOTA, VTOTA and MAOT/ RIOT conferences which you can get at the membership rate for each state!)

  

  
  

  
  

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• Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation

  • When
    2 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    zoom

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  Here is a list of objectives and references:

  Learning objectives for the meeting:

  By the end of the presentation, listeners will:

  1. Understand what deep brain stimulation is and how the system is implanted
  2. Be able to identify which patients with Parkinson’s Disease are appropriate for DBS
  3. Understand the role of OT in treating patients who have DBS or who may be eligible for DBS
  4. Learn how Adaptive DBS can help patients with PD regain more “on-time” with good symptom control
  5. Understand expectations for DBS from a therapy perspective

   

  Current references that are relevant to the presentation/meeting:

  - Stanslaski, S., Summers, R.L.S., Tonder, L. et al. Sensing data and methodology from the Adaptive DBS Algorithm for Personalized Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease (ADAPT-PD) clinical trial. npj Parkinsons Dis. 10, 174 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41531-024-00772-5. Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  - Jimenez-Shahed J. Device profile of the percept PC deep brain stimulation system for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Expert Rev Med Devices. 2021 Apr;18(4):319-332.

  - Thenaisie Y, Palmisano C, Canessa A, et al. Towards adaptive deep brain stimulation: clinical and technical notes on a novel commercial device for chronic brain sensing. J Neural Eng. 2021 Aug 31;18(4).

  - Yin Z, Zhu G, Zhao B, et al. Local field potentials in Parkinson's disease: A frequency-based review. Neurobiology of Disease. 2021;155:105372’

  - Morelli N, Summers RLS. Association of subthalamic beta frequency sub-bands to symptom severity in patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2023;110.

  - Van Wijk BCM, de Bie RMA, Beudel M. A systematic review of local field potential physiomarkers in Parkinson’s disease: from clinical correlations to adaptive deep brain stimulation algorithms. Journal of Neurology. 2023;270(2):1162-1177.

  - Darcy N, Lofredi R, Al-Fatly B, et al. Spectral and spatial distribution of subthalamic beta peak activity in Parkinson's disease patients. Experimental Neurology. 2022:114150.

  - Hvingelby, V., Khalil, F., Massey, F., Hoyningen, A., San Xu, S., Candelario-McKeown, J., ... & Krüger, M. T. (2025). Directional deep brain stimulation electrodes in Parkinson’s disease: meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 96(2), 188-198

  
  

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• MEOTA at the Hall of Flags

  • When
    14 Apr 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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  Save the date and help us advocate for OT in the Capitol! 

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