mOTivate 2026
Join AROTA June 19–20, 2026 for our annual conference experience designed to support occupational therapy practitioners, students, educators, and leaders through learning, connection, advocacy, and professional growth.
Register for Conference Pre-Conference CoursesConference Overview
Motivate is the annual conference hosted by the Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association which seeks to provide you with:
- Tools to succeed in your career in occupational therapy
- Networking to aid in your growth as an occupational therapy practitioner
- Knowledge to be proactive in legislation affecting occupational therapy in Arkansas
- Knowledge of current research being done by others in Arkansas
Date
June 19–20, 2026
Location
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Purpose
Professional development, networking, advocacy, research, and occupation-centered practice.
Pre-Conference Courses
Register for hands-on pre-conference learning opportunities designed to build practical skills and support occupational therapy practice.
3D Printing Workshop CarFit Certification WorkshopCall for Posters & Presentations
AROTA invites practitioners, educators, students, researchers, and leaders to submit a proposal to share expertise with the occupational therapy community.
Deadline to submit: March 20, 2026
For questions about the submission process, please contact the AROTA secretary at secretary.arota@gmail.com.
Apply to Present2026 AROTA Excellence Awards
AROTA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards. Help recognize colleagues, educators, fieldwork educators, and students who demonstrate outstanding contributions, qualities, and impact within occupational therapy.
- Most Outstanding OTR
- Most Outstanding OTA
- Most Outstanding Fieldwork Educator
- Most Outstanding Academic Educator
- Most Outstanding OTA Student
- Most Outstanding OT Student
Conference Registration
Ready to attend mOTivate 2026? Register for the full conference, Friday dinner, Saturday sessions, or available special registration categories through the official conference registration page.
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