ASHT Blog

Posted by Martin Walsh, OTR/L, CHT on August 26, 2020

COVID-19 has affected certification programs globally and resulted in the closures of numerous “brick and mortar” testing centers around the world. Although test centers have started to open again, they are doing so at a reduced capacity in order to adhere to social distancing requirements. For…

Posted by Kim McVeigh, MBA, OTR/L, CHT & Mo Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT on August 17, 2020

The novel delivery of a virtual Annual Meeting has been an exciting and historic moment for ASHT. We are beyond thrilled to share with you the innovative strategies that have come together to bring you our first ever virtual conference.  Our theme this year is “Ignite the Leader Within: Collaborate…

Posted by Nancy Naughton, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on August 10, 2020

The ASHT Annual Meeting has had to make some innovative changes this year to become the 2020 Virtual Conference, and will prove to be awesome. While the platform may look different, the high quality and expertise remain strong and this includes the scientific sessions. The scientific sessions are…

Posted by Kim McVeigh MBA, OTR/L, CHT on August 03, 2020

Dear Colleagues, This fall, for the first time in its 43-year history, ASHT's Annual Meeting will be fully virtual. We cordially invite you to join us for this historic event. This year’s theme is “Ignite the Leader Within: Collaborate-Innovate-Advocate,” and you will see these ideas woven…

Posted by Lauren DeTullio, OTR/L, CHT on July 27, 2020

I was driving into work at 6:30 a.m. and stopped at Starbucks for my morning java to jumpstart the day. While waiting, lost in sleepy thoughts, I moved forward in line until it was my turn to pay and receive the magic. I drove up to the window and the employee gave me my drink and said, "The person…