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ARIZONA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860211772 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.arizota.org
revenue
$49K
expenses
$64K
net assets
$49K
employees
mission · from form 990

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRAINING & EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Occupational Therapy Association (ArizOTA) advocates for occupational therapy practitioners and patients at the state level, focusing on legislative and reimbursement issues. It supports professionalism and excellence in the field by organizing continuing education conferences and promoting policy changes. The organization operates exclusively in Arizona and serves occupational therapists, assistants, and their patients through advocacy, education, and professional development.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Fall Conference
Annual two-day continuing education event offering CEUs, networking, and professional development for OT practitioners and students
Legislative Advocacy
Monitors state and federal legislation, engages with policymakers, and advocates for occupational therapy licensure and practice rights in Arizona
Spring SIS Symposium
Annual virtual or in-person symposium featuring CEU sessions on emerging topics in occupational therapy practice and education
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Healthcare Professional Advocacy 6 activities
    • Advocacy for Occupational Therapy Legislation
      Advocates for legislation that supports occupational therapy practice and access to services, such as the acceptance of out-of-state licenses and coverage for outpatient occupational therapy services for adults.
    • Advocacy for occupational therapy policy and licensure reform
      Advocates for state legislation to expand access to occupational therapy services, including support for HB2569 (out-of-state license reciprocity) and ARS 36-2907 (coverage for adult outpatient OT services). Organizes an annual Occupational Therapy Hill Day to engage with policymakers.
    • Conducts advocacy to expand occupational therapy access and licensure
      Advocates for policy changes such as ARS 36-2907 (extending outpatient OT coverage for adults) and HB2569 (acceptance of out-of-state licenses), and organizes an annual Occupational Therapy Hill Day to engage policymakers.
    • Occupational Therapy Hill Day
      Organizes an annual Occupational Therapy Hill Day to engage with policymakers and advocate for the profession.
    • State legislative advocacy for occupational therapy
      Advocates for policy changes to improve access to occupational therapy services, including supporting the passage of HB2569 (out-of-state license reciprocity) and ARS 36-2907 (expanded insurance coverage), and organizes an annual Occupational Therapy Hill Day.
    • Statewide advocacy for occupational therapy practice and reimbursement
      Advocates for policy changes to expand access to occupational therapy services, including supporting the passage of HB2569 (out-of-state license reciprocity) and ARS 36-2907 (coverage for adult outpatient OT services), and organizes an annual Occupational Therapy Hill Day to engage with legislators.
  • Independent Living Skills Training 4 activities
    • Delivers direct occupational therapy services and caregiver education
      Provides customized treatment programs, functional evaluations, and adaptation recommendations to improve individuals’ safety and independence in daily activities, along with education for families and caregivers.
    • Direct occupational therapy services
      Provides customized treatment programs to improve individuals’ ability to perform daily activities, conducts evaluations with adaptation recommendations for safety and independence, and offers education to families and caregivers on supporting individuals in therapy.
    • Direct occupational therapy services
      Provides customized treatment programs, evaluations, and adaptation recommendations to improve individuals’ ability to perform daily activities safely and independently at home and work, including education for families and caregivers.
    • Direct occupational therapy services
      Provides customized treatment programs to improve individuals’ ability to perform daily activities, conducts evaluations with adaptation recommendations for safety and independence, and offers education to families and caregivers on supporting individuals in therapy.
  • Licensure Exam & Education Support 4 activities
    • Information on Occupational Therapy Education Programs
      Provides information about occupational therapy education programs available in Arizona.
    • Support for occupational therapy education programs
      Provides information and resources about occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant education programs in Arizona.
    • Support for occupational therapy education programs
      Provides information and resources about occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant education programs in Arizona to support student and academic pathways in the profession.
    • Supports occupational therapy education and workforce development
      Provides information about occupational therapy education programs in Arizona and supports student and practitioner engagement through conference programming and professional resources.
  • Uncategorized 14 activities
    • Continuing Education Unit Provision
      Offers continuing education units on various topics relevant to occupational therapy, including trauma-informed care, education, and pelvic health.
    • Continuing Education and Professional Development Conferences
      Hosts annual fall conferences and biennial spring conferences to provide continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners and students in Arizona.
    • Continuing education and professional development conferences
      Hosts an annual Fall Conference and a biennial Spring Conference to provide continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners and students in Arizona. These events are part of ongoing efforts to support workforce development and clinical excellence.
    • Continuing education and professional development conferences
      Hosts an annual Fall Conference and a biennial Spring Conference to provide continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners and students in Arizona. The organization also organizes state-wide conferences twice per year.
    • Continuing education and professional development conferences
      Hosts an annual Fall Conference and a biennial Spring Conference, along with additional state-wide conferences each year, to provide continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners and students in Arizona.
    • Continuing education units and training delivery
      Offers continuing education units (CEUs) on specialized topics such as trauma-informed care, pelvic health, and occupational therapy education, both directly and through event-based learning opportunities.
    • Continuing education units and training offerings
      Offers continuing education units on specialized topics such as trauma-informed care, pelvic health, and occupational therapy education. Also provides event postings for continuing education opportunities for a fee.
    • Continuing education units and training programs
      Offers continuing education units on specialized topics such as trauma-informed care, pelvic health, and occupational therapy education to support professional competency and development.
    • Hosts annual and biennial conferences for professional development
      Organizes an annual Fall Conference and a biennial Spring Conference for occupational therapy practitioners and students in Arizona, providing continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities.
    • Job Board and Advertising Services
      Offers paid services for job postings, banner advertising, and promotion of continuing education events and school events for the occupational therapy community.
    • Marketing and job posting services for OT professionals and organizations
      Offers job postings for 30 or 90 days at tiered pricing, banner advertising for 90 days, and paid marketing services for non-ArizOTA sponsored OT/OTA school events, including email and social media promotion.
    • Marketing and sponsorship services for vendors and employers
      Offers paid marketing services including job postings (30- or 90-day durations), banner advertising, event promotion for non-ArizOTA events, and outreach to vendors and sponsors regarding conference and event opportunities.
    • Offers marketing and job posting services for OT-related opportunities
      Provides paid job posting services (30- or 90-day durations), banner advertising, and promotional support for non-ArizOTA-sponsored OT/OTA school events to support workforce and organizational needs.
    • Provides continuing education and training programs
      Offers continuing education units on topics such as trauma-informed care, pelvic health, and occupational therapy education, including event-based learning opportunities for professionals and students.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$34K69%
Investment income$2701%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$49K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$49K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -27.8%
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Partner — Collaborates on the OT Compact initiative and provides legislative resources.
  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Government — State licensing board for occupational therapists in Arizona; provides regulatory guidance and licensing administration
  • Midwestern University Partner — Host institution for the 2026 Fall Conference.
  • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) Partner — Collaborates on the OT Compact initiative.
  • National Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Government — National certifying body for occupational therapy practitioners; sets continuing education requirements for certification renewal
  • Triadvocates Partner — Hires as a lobbying group to assist with legislative affairs.