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"We Were the original makers"

Occupational therapy was on the main stage at TED 2016, when OT Holly Cohen gave a TED talk about accessible design.

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historical video

A Historical Look at 100 Years of OT

This video describes some of the defining moments of occupational therapy over the past 100 years.

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Al Roker Thanks OT

"my son's future
is limitless"

Thankful for his son’s future, Al Roker thanks occupational therapy

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1990s
President Bush Signs OT Day Proclamation in 1992

National Occupational Therapy Day proclamation on October 14,1992

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1980s
Therapeutic Value of Exercise

A dance instructor and occupational therapist work with patients to maximize therapeutic value of exercise.

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photos of the profession

With 100 years of photographs from OT in the Army in WWI to today, browse through our selection of OT through the years.

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We hope you're enjoying exploring occupational therapy's history. This is only the beginning! We will continue to add to this site throughout 2017!

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Interested in Using Photos? The photos on this page are part of the archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. If you'd like to use the photos, make your request through the Copyright Clearance Center at www.copyright.com (search for AOTA Photos). Check the collection of photos that can be used at no cost with attribution.

Interested in Using Photos? The photos on this page are part of the archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. If you'd like to use the photos, make your request through the Copyright Clearance Center at www.copyright.com (search for AOTA Photos). Check the collection of photos that can be used at no cost with attribution.

Interested in Using Photos? The photos on this page are part of the archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. If you'd like to use the photos, make your request through the Copyright Clearance Center at www.copyright.com (search for AOTA Photos). Check the collection of photos that can be used at no cost with attribution.

Interested in Using Photos? The photos on this page are part of the archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. If you'd like to use the photos, make your request through the Copyright Clearance Center at www.copyright.com (search for AOTA Photos). Check the collection of photos that can be used at no cost with attribution.

Interested in Using Photos? Check the tag line to the right of the photo. Photos that are not part of the AOTA Archive have a link to another source, which provides information on re-use. If the photo is part of the AOTA Archive, make your request at the Copyright Clearance Center at www.copyright.com (search for AOTA photos). Check the collection of photos that can be used at no cost with attribution

Interested in Using Photos? The photos on this page are part of the archive of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. If you'd like to use the photos, make your request through the Copyright Clearance Center at www.copyright.com (search for AOTA Photos). Check the collection of photos that can be used at no cost with attribution.