Shaping Education Policy Through Advocacy as a School-Based OT

In this episode, the roles are switched as host Jayson Davies takes the guest seat, being interviewed by Abe Saffer, a federal lobbyist for the American Occupational Therapy Association. 

Together, they discuss the power of advocacy in the OT profession. Learn about Jayson’s journey and the important role that AOTA plays  in shaping education policy. Tune in to be inspired and find ways to take action!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

• Learners will identify the key roles that advocacy plays at different levels within the occupational therapy profession.
• Learners will understand  the importance of engaging with AOTA and state organizations in ensuring that OT practitioners have a voice in legislative decisions.

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