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WFOT, Global Engagement, and Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day
10/24/2025
WFOT, Global Engagement, and Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day
What does it mean to think globally as an occupational therapy practitioner? On today's episode, we sit down with three internationally recognized leaders: Samantha Shann, MSc, PGCert, Dip COT (UK), FRCOT, President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, Ginny Stoffel, PhD, OT, FAOTA, AOTA Delegate to WFOT, and Douglene Jackson, PhD, OTR/L, LMT, ATP, CYT, FAOTA Alternate AOTA Delegate to WFOT, to explore the mission and impact of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Together, we dive into: WFOT’s global role and its upcoming 75th anniversary in 2027 How practitioners and students can become members, volunteer, and engage in international OT initiatives Signature resources like the Occupational Therapy Workforce Resource Hub and Human Resources Project 2024 The growing collaboration between AOTA and WFOT and how that partnership is shaping the future World OT Day (October 27): its origins, themes, and how to get involved What to expect from the WFOT Congress in 2026 Whether you're an occupational therapy student curious about global opportunities or a seasoned practitioner ready to expand your impact, this episode offers practical ways to connect, contribute, and celebrate the worldwide OT community. Learn more at:
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