WOTA upcoming events

September Ethics CEU Event: Ethics of Social Media: Personal? Professional? (15 Sep 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This Event is canceled and will be rescheduled.

September Ethics CEU Event

TOPIC: Ethics of Social Media: Personal? Professional?

DAY/DATE: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

TIME: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Presenter: Wayne L Winistorfer, MPA, OTR, FAOTA

Wayne graduated with a BS-OT from UW Madison in 1977, and MPA from UW-Oshkosh in 1998. His current goal is to continue working as an OT for at least 50 years!

Wayne has worked in public, private, academic and for profit settings, with much of his career in administrative and leadership roles.

Wayne served as AOTA Ethics Committee Chair, and Member-at-Large, for a total of 7 years in the "20-teens". Wayne also served as Co-Chair of the hospital ethics committee(s), where he was employed, for over 25 years.

"Mostly retired", Wayne continues work as a PRN Staff OT in Acute Behavioral Health at Ascension Mercy - Oshkosh. Wayne has also been an Adjunct Faculty member for the OTA Program at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton since the mid-1990's.

Wayne is continuing his ethics education by auditing classes in the UW-Oshkosh Philosophy Department.

To register- follow this link: Calendar of Events

2026 Annual Conference Exhibitor Registration (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Thank you for your interest in being an exhibitor at the 2026 WOTA conference. We have a full day of events, including speakers, posters and open time for visiting with exhibitors. We plan to set aside vendor/exhibitor/networking time during our sign in (8:00-8:30am) and again during the lunch time from 11:30 - 1:00.

Below are the packages available for vendors:

Gold- $500

Online advertising
Free Job posting on WOTA Website/Social Media
Logo promotion on handouts
Logo promotion in the conference center
Booth in conference center to exhibit on the day of event
2 OTPs attendance to conference

Silver - $250

Logo promotion on handouts
Booth in conference center to exhibit on the day of event
1 OTP attendance to conference

In- Kind (donations for raffle items or awards)

Logo on website
Logo on conference handouts

Please send Logo Information to wota@wota.net

Thank you for your support and we look forward to having you at the event.

Please use this page to register your organization.

Please reach out to wota@wota.net for any additional questions.

WOTA 2026 Annual Conference (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

WOTA 2026 Annual Conference

We are excited to announce the annual WOTA conference. Please register today for this 1 day event. Early Bird pricing available through September 1, 2026. We are excited to partner with Carroll University to offer this event. We have 36 presentations throughout the day!

Friday, Oct 23, 2026

8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Carroll University- Center for Graduate Studies

2140 Davidson Road Waukesha, WI 53186

In person registration includes:

Morning coffee and light breakfast during the WOTA business meeting
Keynote Speaker
2 morning breakout sessions with up to 8 different sessions each hour
Lunch Provided
Posters and Exhibitors
3 afternoon breakout sessions with up to 8 different sessions each hour

7 CEU credits available

Online registration includes:

Keynote Speaker
Live stream access
WOTA Business Meeting and Awards

WOTA 2026 Conference Schedule.8.27.26.pdf

Please nominate your Occupational Therapy Practitioner colleagues for awards. Awards will be presented at conference. This is a great way to recognize the great work that is happening across the state! Use this form to nominate them!

Please indicate if you would like:

(1) Turkey Cheddar

(2) Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

(3) Avocado, Lettuce and Tomato (Veggie)

(4) No lunch needed

Please also indicate if you would like gluten-free bread and/or any other specific dietary needs.

Presenters Only - 2026 Annual Conference Registration (23 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This registration is for WOTA conference presenters only.

This includes session presenters and poster presenters.

Please register here for your discounted price for conference.

Also, please consider nominating an OT or OTA that is doing excellent work in the community. Use this form to nominate them!

Please indicate if you would like:

(1) Turkey Cheddar

(2) Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

(3) Avocado, Lettuce and Tomato (Veggie)

(4) No lunch needed

Please also indicate if you would like gluten-free bread and/or any other specific dietary needs.

Creative Approaches for Home Modifications to Optimize Safety & Accessibility (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Follow this link to register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOdXKs6VsJc5RBsYQ6LLMvniiPBwyBC7IY3MXUyKfHXSa9CA/viewform?pli=1