Occupational Therapy

Official site for the national society representing the professional interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners, and the quality of occupational therapy services.

A charitable, scientific and educational organization that serves the public interest by supporting occupational therapy research and increasing public understanding of the important relationship between everyday activities (occupations) and health.

The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice.

US national certification agency for occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants

Project of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, gathers over 70,000 resources, using a simple search interface. Includes full-text documents and reports available through REHABDATA

A branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) providing national and world leadership to prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.

The Ohio affiliate of the American Occupational Therapy Association, serving the OT needs of both professionals and consumers.

the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.

The official representative of occupational therapy and occupational therapists worldwide.

Provides a menu of links to state, national, and international OT professional organizations.

Database of International Rehabilitation Research - non-U.S. research

Provided by the World Health Organization, ICF is a classification of health and health-related domains.

Model of Human Occupation Clearinghouse from the University of Illinois seeks to provide students, practitioners, educators, and researchers with information and resources related to the Model of Human Occupation.

A component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIDRR is the main federal agency that supports applied research, training and development to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Ohio Occupational Therapy information site

Ohio law pertaining to the practice of occupational therapy

an activity idea search engine for pediatric occupational therapy activities. Match skills you want to work on, with materials you have, to a detailed occupational therapy treatment activity.

A critically appraised topic (or CAT) is a short summary of evidence on a topic of interest, usually focussed around a clinical question. A CAT is like a shorter and less rigorous version of a systematic review, summarising the best available research evidence on a topic.

Promotes equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities.

Identifies considerations to keep in mind when adapting a home for disability access.

ACL brings together the efforts and achievements of the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), and the HHS Office on Disability to serve as the Federal agency responsible for increasing access to community supports, while focusing attention and resources on the unique needs of older Americans and people with disabilities across the lifespan.

This bibliography cites print and non-print materials published or produced from 2006 to 2013 that present information regarding technologies designed for individuals with disabilities. Resources selected for this bibliography cover subjects including technology for daily living, web accessibility, products used to facilitate universal access, sources of funding to obtain hardware and software, and sources for tutorials for self-instruction.

The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology.

Provides information and standards regarding accessible design for persons with disabilities.

Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act

This association was established in 1977 to support professionals working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination.

This is a non-profit trade association whose members own and/or operate pediatric therapy practices in Florida.

Provide multidisciplinary scientific education for health professionals and promote excellence in research and services for the benefit of people with cerebral palsy and childhood-onset disabilities.

Offers peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals.

A Disability Resource Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professional.

a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas.

A source for information, resources and professional development for special educators.

A federal government website fprovidiing links to resources for individuals with disabilities.

DO-IT serves to increase the success of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment.

A non-profit organization, committed to the belief that students and professionals with disabilities have the same right to access information technology as everyone else.

This guide was created to introduce disabled workers and job-seekers to the rights afforded to them by federal and state governments.

The Health & Disability Research Institute, at Boston University School of Public Health, is a campus-wide, interdisciplinary resource and research center that seeks to advance the field of health and disability research.

The Health & Disability Research Institute, at Boston University School of Public Health, is a campus-wide, interdisciplinary resource and research center that seeks to advance the field of health and disability research.

NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country.

An independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities.

NMEDA is a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities and assisting with driving independence using wheelchair accessible vans, truck and cars.

a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation and contributions of America’s 56 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life

Provides information and resources to meet the needs of individuals who have spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), as well as their families, friends, and others.

An agency of the Department of Lablor tht develops and influences policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Provides leadership to achieve full integration and participation in society of people with disabilities by ensuring equal opportunity and access to, and excellence in, education, employment and community living.

Assistive technology enables individuals with disabilities to experience increased independence in daily living, fuller participation in employment and education, and broader opportunities in leisure and recreation.
This bibliography cites print and non-print materials published or produced from 2006 to 2013 that present information regarding technologies designed for individuals with disabilities. Resources selected for this bibliography cover subjects including technology for daily living, web accessibility, products used to facilitate universal access, sources of funding to obtain hardware and software, and sources for tutorials for self-instruction.

ISER is a directory focused exclusively on special education and learning disabilities resources

This site provides an extensive collection of resources on sleep surfaces and on causes of troubled sleep.

...brings together IDEA information and resources from the Department and our grantees.

World Institute on Disability (WID) seeks to eliminate barriers to full social integration and to increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities.