Special Interest SectionsTherapists may use the Special Interest Sections to network with other therapists or experts in these areas for the purpose of sharing and improving assessment and treatment skills and tools, through on line forums, book/article reviews, mentoring or job shadowing, or hosting or presenting a topic of interest through an in-service supported by ConnOTA. Other activities could include research, legislation and education related to each section. See the "Meet the SIS Liaisons" section to learn more about the Liaison's backgrounds! SIS Chairperson - Donna Reed OliverThe SIS Chairperson is responsible for coordinating the SIS Liaisons and sessions to meet members interests and needs for continuing education outside of our fall and spring conferences. Children & YouthThe Children and Youth SIS encompasses all aspects of early development from birth to age 21. Therapists working in this area may include, home, school or community based settings with specific focus on facilitating increased functional performance and independence. Children and Youth SIS liaison - Sharon McCloskey Mental HealthThe Mental Health SIS encompasses all aspects of mental health. Therapists working with clients in this area may include the hospital, outpatient, home or community based settings with specific focus on facilitating increased functional performance and independence. Mental Health SIS liaison - Michelle Stillman Productive AgingThe Productive Aging SIS encompasses all aspects of the aging process, with a specific focus on the aging adult. Therapists working with clients in this area may include the skilled nursing arena, hospital, outpatient, home or community based settings with specific focus on facilitating increased functional performance and independence.Productive Aging SIS liaison - Tracy Van Oss Rehabilitation, Disability and ParticipationThe Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation SIS may encompass technical skills and approaches in current practice, such as dysphagia, aquatic rehab, driver re- education, electrical modalities, NDT, lymphedema, low vision etc.. with a specific focus on the adult. Therapists working with clients in this area may include the SNF, hospital, outpatient, home or community based settings with specific focus on facilitating increased functional performance and independence.Rehabilitation, Disability and Participation SIS liaison - Elizabeth Kloczko Reimbursement, Administration and ManagementThe Reimbursement, Administration and Management SIS encompasses the management of financial and human resources, and development of leadership skills for effective and efficient delivery of Occupational Therapy Services. Therapists working in this area may include the SNF, hospital, outpatient, home or community based settings.Reimbursement, Administration and Management SIS liaison - Tara Glennon TechnologyThe Technology SIS encompasses all aspects of modern technology and its use in the delivery or management of Occupational Therapy Services. Therapists working with clients in this area may include the SNF, hospital, outpatient, home or community based settings with specific focus on seating and mobility, augmentative communication, adaptive computer access. Technology use in the clinic or educational setting for efficient and effective communication, data management , human resource management etc. may also be a focus. Technology SIS liaison - Karen Majeski |