GOTA Annual Conference

The GOTA Annual Conference is a significant gathering for occupational therapy practitioners and students, hosted at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel in Athens, United States. This event aims to foster a sense of community within the profession by encouraging participants to connect, collaborate, and cultivate their practice. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in evidence-based and solution-focused presentations that tackle the complex challenges faced in everyday practice, ultimately strengthening the collective voice of occupational therapy.One of the highlighted courses available at the conference is Clinical Driver Evaluations, which has been approved by GOTA's Continuing Education Program for 10 direct contact hours. Participants completing the course will gain knowledge about medical conditions relating to driving, assess various limitations affecting driving performance, integrate clinical findings with on-road performance assessments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary providers to meet client needs. The conference invites proposals for presentations that focus on practical, hands-on applications to advance occupational therapy across diverse settings, whether participants specialize in clinical interventions, research, education, or policy. This event also emphasizes the importance of student involvement, with student volunteers playing a crucial role in the conference's success.