October is National Occupational Therapy Month

Every year, ONA celebrates National Occupational Therapy (OT) Month throughout October.

This is a time to recognize the important work occupational therapists do in helping Canadians overcome physical, mental and cognitive barriers. With the help of OTs, Canadians can participate fully in the activities that mean most to them.

Occupational therapists help solve problems that interfere with a person’s ability to do everyday things like:

• Self-care - getting dressed, eating and moving around the house.
• Being productive - going to work or school and participating in the community.
• Leisure activities - sports, gardening and social activities.

Want to learn more about what occupational therapy is? Check out a student-made video “Because of Occupational Therapy.”

Landmarks across the country will be blue on October 27^th (or October 26^th, where the 27^th was already scheduled) to highlight the contributions the profession has made in Canada. Find the full list of landmark locations here.

We are proud to represent occupational therapists in several of our Bargaining Units. They are a vital part of the health-care team, working alongside nurses, physiotherapists and others, to ensure the best quality of life for patients and clients.