ASHT Blog
Posted by Danielle Sparks, DHS, MOT, OTR, CHT on April 16, 2026
Every April, National Volunteer Week invites us to pause and recognize the people who give their time, talent and heart to make their communities stronger. For the American Society of Hand Therapists, that recognition hits close to home, because ASHT is its volunteers.
Under this year’s theme of “…
Posted by Chelsea Gonzalez, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on March 31, 2026
The two most common questions I (and I'm guessing most hand therapists) get asked are:
Why did you choose Occupational Therapy (vs PT)?Why did you choose hand therapy?
It's easy to dive into differences in scope of practice or diversity of job responsibilities… and oftentimes that is my go-to…
Posted by Kimberly Masker, OTD, OTR/L CHT on February 26, 2026
As we open nominations for the ASHT 2026 Board of Directors, I find myself reflecting on what board service has meant to me.
When I first stepped into leadership, I understood it as service. What I did not yet fully appreciate was how profoundly that service would shape every dimension of my…
Posted by Michelle Hauprich, OTR/L, CHT on January 06, 2026
Winning the Mary Kasch Scholarship is an incredible honor, and I am deeply grateful to HTCC, ASHT, and AHTF for this recognition and support. This scholarship represents far more than financial assistance; it reflects an investment in continued professional growth and a shared commitment to…
Posted by Jessica Belkowski, MS, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM on December 09, 2025
Hand and upper extremity therapy represents a unique intersection of science, skill, compassion and creativity, where clinicians apply specialized knowledge to restore independence and improve quality of life. ASHT is dedicated to supporting clinicians through a robust portfolio of continuing…