The mission of NHOTA is to promote and advance occupational therapy practice and address professional issues in the state of New Hampshire. NHOTA accomplishes this mission through education, legislation, and collaboration with The American Occupational Therapy Association, consumers, community organizations, and other professional groups. NHOTA further supports the interests of its members and their efforts to expand their knowledge and skills by providing networking opportunities, continuing education, resources, and the promotion of occupational therapy. We further meet the needs of the consumers through advocacy and the delivery of professional and evidenced-based practice.
Welcome New NHOTA Board Members
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Meet Evan Dean, NHOTA's new Treasurer:
Evan works at Community Partners, a non-profit agency serving people with developmental disabilities in Strafford County , where he oversees the therapeutic aspects of the day and residential programs for adults. He graduated with his Masters in Occupational Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007. His undergraduate degree was in Information Systems and he worked as a computer programmer for almost 10 years. Evan enjoys cooking; spending time outside; playing golf, basketball and softball; reading; and coaching with Special Olympics. He is still getting used to New Hampshire winters. |
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Meet Kerri Fredette, NHOTA's new Secretary:
Kerri is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with twelve years experience in school-based and mental health practice. She currently is a Vocational Specialist for Second Spring, a mental health recovery residence in Williamstown , Vermont working with individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness.
Kerri works for Synertx Rehabilitation on a per diem basis and is also a Mental Health Technician at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin , Vermont . She holds an Associate Degree as an Administrative Assistant from Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center , Vermont and an Associate Degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from New Hampshire Community Technical College in Claremont , New Hampshire . Her varied experience and education qualifies her for the position of Internal Affairs Officer of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association. She is looking forward to serving the best interests of the Association and welcomes member input. |
An Intro to NHOTA & Occupational Therapy
The New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association (NHOTA) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care, work/productive activities, and play/leisure activities to increase independent function, enhance development, and prevent disability. It includes adapting tasks and the environment to maximize independence and quality of life. The term occupational refers to activities that are meaningful to the individual within the environments in which the person lives and functions. More Information from the AOTA |
Penelope Moyers Cleveland EdD, OTR/L, BCMH, FAOTA, our Keynote Speaker, spoke on “Linking Practice, Education, & Research: Reaching our Centennial Vision” at this year’s NHOTA Annual Conference held in October 2008 at the Grappone Center in Concord, NH. |
