ASHT Blog
Posted by Chavi Perelman, OTR/L, CHT on January 21, 2019
I am honored to have received the 2018 Mary Kasch Hand Therapy Certification Scholarship. To me, the scholarship represents the continuum from the pioneers of certified hand therapists; specifically, Mary Kasch, to future aspiring hand therapists. It is a way to keep growing the field of certified…
Posted by Stephanie Strouse, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on December 17, 2018
2019 will be another exciting year of educational offerings from ASHT!
In 2018, we were pleased to be able to bring you several new continuing education opportunities that will continue in 2019, including our Education on Tour traveling courses and UE Institute for the newer therapist. We will…
Posted by 2019 Annual Meeting Committee on December 04, 2018
It feels as though we just left a fantastic 2018 Annual Meeting, and we are deep in planning for the next Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Oct 3-6, 2019. The theme for this meeting is “A Shared Vision: Collaboration for Best Outcomes.” We are working to provide plenary and instructional courses…
Posted by Diane Coker, PT, DPT, CHT on November 19, 2018
The holiday season is here, and soon we will all be caught up in the parties, feasting and gifts that go with these holidays. Giving Tuesday, begun seven years ago by the 92th Street Y and the United Nations Foundation as a counter movement to the consumerism represented by Black Friday and Cyber…
Posted by Linda Klein, OTR, CHT on October 16, 2018
Greetings from the ASHT President!
I am so excited and honored to have stepped into the role of ASHT President. I would like to begin by answering a few frequently asked questions: Why is it important to be a member of ASHT? What does it do for me? The short answer is that for a $250 membership fee…