Celebrating Occupational Therapy: Join Us for OT Month this October!
Every October, OT Works! celebrates Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, honouring the contributions of our dedicated Occupational Therapists and the difference they make in the lives of our clients.
Occupational Therapy for All: OT Month 2024
The theme for OT Month this year, as set by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), is “Occupational Therapy for All.”
This global initiative highlights the role that Occupational Therapists play in empowering individuals, communities, and populations to take part in the meaningful activities of daily life—whether through work, leisure, or self-care.
Occupational Therapists (OTs) work with clients to restore, maintain, and improve their ability to engage in everyday tasks that are important to them. By supporting people through various life challenges, from physical injuries to mental health conditions, OTs help foster independence and improve quality of life.
“We all need and deserve to participate in the activities we value, to have a sense of purpose and meaning. Occupational Therapy facilitates the “doing” through active listening, reflection, collaborative problem solving, skill building and the development of meaningful goals.
Pamela Russell, Clinical Director, OT Works!
Whether you’re a firefighter with PTSD, a teacher with a concussion, an athlete with chronic pain, a grandmother wanting to stay independent in her home as she ages, a trans person looking for community, an Indigenous elder supporting their Nation, or someone like you and me…
We need to feel heard. We need to be seen. We need to find a balance of meaningful activities to foster health and well-being, so each person and each community thrives. Occupational Therapists hear and see their clients, meet them where they are at, and support them on their journey to maintain or regain their important activities, and live a full and abundant life.”
Lighting up the country for World OT Day
On October 27th, World Occupational Therapy Day, landmarks across Canada will be illuminated in blue to raise awareness about the field of occupational therapy and celebrate the profession’s rich history. In British Columbia, several landmarks will shine blue in recognition of this important day, including Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium and Science World; Victoria’s Parliament Buildings, and Confederation Garden Park Fountain and Waterfall; City of Nanaimo Bastion; and Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake Fountain and LED Light Pole.
OT Works! – Supporting Communities Across BC
At OT Works!, we are proud of our team of talented and qualified therapists, all certified by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Our therapists have experience in assisting clients with a diverse range of needs, providing physical rehabilitation, mental health care, and brain injury recovery. Whether serving clients across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky region, or Vancouver Island, our mission is to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals through unique, evidence-based and compassionate care.
Discover More about Occupational Therapy
As we celebrate OT Month and World OT Day, we encourage you to learn more about Occupational Therapy by exploring resources from the following organizations:
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
World Federation of Occupational Therapy
Thank You for Celebrating OT Month with Us!
Join us in celebrating OT Month and continue supporting the mission to empower individuals in their journey toward better health and well-being. Happy OT Month!