ASHT Blog
Posted by Dorit Aaron on December 20, 2012
As my term as your president comes to an end, I would like to take a minute to thank each of you for your trust and the opportunity to lead an organization that I believe in and so fully support. I feel similar to the character in The Little Prince, when he came to earth for the first time. He saw…
Posted by Gary Solomon, Education Division Director on December 13, 2012
The orthoses we fabricate provide a rare concrete and objective representation of our intervention skills. The end product is visible to the user, referral source and those who interact with the patient. It is our “business card.” When the orthotic is well made, comfortable, demonstrates creative…
Posted by Dorit Aaron on December 04, 2012
Many of us give gifts during the holidays to remind people we care, to value and thank them, in remembrance of loved ones, or simply to let people know how much we need them. When you plan your holiday giving in the coming days, please consider making a gift in a form of a donation to ASHT to…
Posted by Linda Klein, OTR/CHT on November 14, 2012
How does ASHT -- a relatively small organization of just over 3,000 members -- put together an amazing Annual Meeting, offer a variety of educational offerings, provide an updated website with networking on the e-community, support research to improve our evidence-based practice and provide ongoing…
Posted by Dorit Aaron on November 04, 2012
Following our wonderful Annual Meeting in San Diego, many of you went home to face the worst devastation to befall the east coast as a result of Hurricane Sandy. This "superstorm" ravaged the northeast leaving many without power, food or shelter. I am sure many of our members have been affected in…