2020 ISSUE 1
C H A N G E S T O I L O TA S P E C I A L I N T E R E S T S E C T I O N S
ILOTA is proud to announce
some changes to our Special Interest
Sections (SISs). These changes were
made following several discussions
with SIS chairs, a member survey
completed last year, and additional
discussions at ILOTA board meetings.
Changes to the SISs include
the following: (1) the Education SIS
has changed to the Academic Educa-
tion SIS; (2) the Physical Disabilities
SIS has been split into two, the Neu-
rorehabilitation SIS and the Orthopedic
& Upper Extremity Rehabilitation SIS;
(3) the Work & Industry SIS has been
eliminated and incorporated into the
Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Reha-
bilitation SIS; and (4) a School-Based
Practice SIS has been added.
ILOTA is currently seeking vol-
unteers to serve as co-chairs of sever-
al of its SISs. Please see the table at
right for vacant positions and contact
[email protected] if you would like to
volunteer.
Special Interest Section
Academic Education
Administration & Management
Assistive Technology
Developmental Disabilities
Early Intervention
Gerontology
Home & Community Health
Chair
Kathy Preissner
AE SIS Co-Chair Vacant
Nancy Richman
Joy Hyzny
AT SIS Co-Chair Vacant
Rita Moore
DD SIS Co-Chair Vacant
Clare Giuffrida
Christy Morrison
Rhoda Guzman
Lisa Knecht-Sabres
Monika Robinson
HCH SIS Co-Chair Vacant
Mental Health Debora Davidson
Neurorehabilitation Kelcey Bines
Orthopedic & Upper Extremity
Rehabilitation Susanne Higgins
Pediatrics Lauren Little
School-Based Practice SBP SIS Chair Vacant
Sensory Integration
Dana Lingle
Caren Schranz
SI SIS Co-Chair Vacant
THE COMMUNIQUÉ
The mission of the Communiqué is to inform Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA) members of
current issues, trends, and events affecting the practice of Occupational Therapy. The ILOTA publishes this
newsletter quarterly.
ILOTA does not sanction or promote one philosophy, procedure, or technique over another. Unless other-
wise stated, the material published does not receive the endorsement or reflect the official position of the
ILOTA. The Illinois Occupational Therapy Association hereby disclaims any liability or responsibility for the
accuracy of material accepted for publication and techniques described.
Deadlines and Information
Deadlines for upcoming issues of the Communiqué are May 1, June 15, and September 1, 2020. Articles
and ads must be submitted by deadlines or will be included in a future issue. Contact the ILOTA office for
more information and advertising submission forms: 708-452-7640 or [email protected].
ILOTA Newsletter Committee
Anne Kiraly-Alvarez (interim coordinator), Sue Charnley, Mara Chiocca, Lauren Henderson, Kelsey Ran-
neklev, Morgan Stasell, & Steven Taylor (copy editor)
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