Call for Presentation Proposals

General Information

Date: The 2014 Best Practices in School-Based OT Conference is scheduled for March 7-8, 2014 in Santa Ana, CA.

Proposal Deadline: Presentation proposals must be received by December 1, 2013. 

Intended Audience: 

• School-based OTs & COTAs
• Recent OT graduates
• Educators – Special Education & General Education
• School District Administrators and Personnel
• Community Agencies
• Universities and Colleges
• Employment Services
• Therapy Equipment & Service Vendors
• Policy Makers

Presenter Compensation: Each presenter will be entitled to the following:

A waiver of the conference registration fee (approx $225 value), for the presenter only (no transfers)
Discounted fee for vendor space 



For more information please visit: http://schoolotconference.com/PRESENTATION_PROPOSALS.html 

Call for Papers Victorian Occupational therapy Conference

they  now invite you to submit abstracts (for oral or poster presentation) in accordance with guidelines below. Examples of well-written abstracts are provided to assist you. New authors and those who are less experienced in preparing abstracts for conferences are encouraged to take this opportunity to develop their presentation skills and use this as a stepping stone for preparing for future national or international conferences.

For the first time at the state conference abstract mentors will be available to provide feedback on abstract drafts prior to submission. Details of the abstract mentoring service can be viewed in this link.Abstracts for mentoring must be submitted by Monday 21 October 2013.

The Call for Papers closes at 5:00pm on Monday 2 December 2013.

For detail Information please visit : http://www.otaus.com.au/conferenceinfo/call-for-papers-2

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for OTASA Congress 2014

1. Delegates wishing to present an oral presentation (15 mins plus 5 mins questions), paper presentation (see
guidelines + oral presentation of 5 minutes only), workshop (specify 1 hour 30 mins) or panel discussion (1 hour
including questions) are invited to submit a short summary for consideration and inclusion in the academic
programme. No late abstracts will be accepted.
2. Abstracts must be submitted online, no abstracts will be accepted via email.
3. The Congress Academic Committee reserves the right to select papers and posters for presentation.
4. Abstracts received will be acknowledged and notification of acceptance or rejection will be by email by 6 December
2013.
5. The meeting rooms are equipped with data projectors and only MS PowerPoint will be accepted.
6. Conflict of Interest: If the research is funded (partially or fully) by a proprietary organisation, a statement to that effect
must be included at the bottom of the abstract.
7. Please note that no more than three submissions will be allowed per presenter due to possible programme
limitations.
8. Please read the submission requirements carefully as abstracts submitted will not be changed later.
9. All presenting authors are requested to fully register for the congress by 3 February 2014. If no registration and
payment for the 2014 OTASA Congress has been received by this deadline, the presentation will not be listed in the
programme. This measure has been taken to overcome any “no-shows” disrupting the programme.
Please note: The presenting author should complete the online abstract


For More details please visit : http://www.otasacongress.co.za/index.php/call-for-abstracts

6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC) 14 to 18 September 2015

DOING WELL TOGETHER

The New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists / Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa and the Asia-Pacific regional group of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists invites you to the 6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC)  to be held in Rotorua, New Zealand, 14 - 18 September 2015.

Come and enjoy the company of occupational therapy colleagues from around the region as part of the 4-day scientific programme, 1-day post congress workshops, a concurrent trade exhibition and cultural activities. 

The 6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress will be held in the Rotorua Energy Events Centre, a versatile, multi-purpose complex, located on the edge of Lake Rotorua and in the picturesque Government Gardens.

for more details please visit : 

51st Annual National Conference of AIOTA – ‘OTICON-14’ from 7th to 9th February 2014

Theme of conference “Living Life to the fullest- An Occupational Therapy Perspective”

“Occupational Therapy: Living Life to Its Fullest” embraces those variations and crystallizes in a few words what the profession stands for, and the positive impact practitioners have on the lives of those they serve. Occupational therapy enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and an evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” that have been developed and proven over time. It is occupational therapy’s purpose to get beyond problems of their clients to a solution that assure living life to its fullest. The goal is to maximize potential. Through therapeutic approaches, occupational therapy helps individuals design their lives, develop needed skills, adjust their environments (e.g., home, school, or work) and build health-promoting habits and routines that will allow them to thrive. “Living Life to Its Fullest” is what occupational therapy is truly all about. for more details visit : http://www.oticon14.com/

Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists Biennial Conference

Call for Papers: Deadline Extended to July 30, 2013

The ACOT conference planning committee is inviting you to submit abstracts for the 11th Biennial Scientific Conference in Cayman Islands from October 31- November 2, 2013. The deadline has been extended until July 30, 2013 and abstracts should be emailed to: acotconference2013@gmail.com

For more details please visit http://www.caribbeanot.com/index2.html

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For more details please visit http://www.caribbeanot.com/index2.html

AOTA 2014 Conference and Call For Papers

Call for Papers 

94th AOTA Annual Conference & Expo
Baltimore, MD
April 3-6, 2014; Pre-Conference Institutes April 2

Submission deadline: June 4, 2013AOTA invites you to share your innovations and experiences by submitting a proposal to present at the 94th Annual Conference & Expo in Baltimore, MD from April 3-6, 2013; Pre-Conference Institutes April 2.

Instructions for Submission

• Proposals may be submitted anytime through midnightTuesday, June 4, 2013
• Proposals will only be accepted through the online process.
• All presenters, for each proposal submitted, must have a valid e-mail address. If you are submitting multiple abstracts, please consistently use one e-mail address.
• Complete required fields in all sections. You may exit and enter the proposal submission process as many times as needed to complete your proposal through Tuesday, June 4, 2013
• We recommend that you first develop your proposal in a word processing program such as Microsoft Word and use the spell check and grammar check features. Then copy and paste the information into the appropriate sections. This will ensure greater accuracy. Please make sure that spelling and credentials are accurate.
• Incomplete proposals will be deleted after June 5, 2013.

For detail please visit: http://www.aota.org/ConfandEvents/CFP-2014.aspx

Call For Papers in 16th International Congress Of The World Federation Of Occupational Therapy

16^th International Congress Of The World Federation Of Occupational Therapy  In Collaboration With 48^th Japanese Occupational Therapy Congress And Expo 18-21 June , 2014 Yokohama , Japan  is now open for Abstract submission

Presentation type:

I. Oral Presentations

II. Poster presentation

III. Workshop Proposals

Guide line for abstract submission

1.      Abstracts can only be submitted online. Emailed, faxed or hard copy submissions will NOT be accepted.

2.      Authors whose first language is Japanese are requested to submit abstracts both in Japanese and English.

3.      Authors who are not occupational therapists can also submit their abstracts.

4.      The author is responsible for the accuracy of the abstract.

5.      Accepted abstracts are entitled to be presented at WFOT Congress 2014 held in Yokohama, Japan from June 18, 2014 until June 21, 2014. Those whose abstracts are accepted are asked to complete their Congress registration by March 30, 2014, otherwise their presentation may not be included in the programme and any published materials.

6.      There are 3 types of presentation: Oral, Poster and Workshop. Please select your preferred type of presentation in the online submission system. However, please kindly be reminded that the final presentation type assignment will be determined by the Scientific Programme Committee.

7.      Access to the online submission system will be limited closer to the submission deadline to prevent over access to the system. Your early action and submission is highly recommended.

8.      The acceptance of an abstract for WFOT Congress 2014 does not imply provision of travel, accommodation or registration for the Congress, nor any other costs associated with the preparation or presentation of the abstract, or any costs associated with attendance at the Congress.

9.      By submitting this abstract, you together with any co-authors, give permission for the abstract (if selected for inclusion in the Congress programme), to be published on a CDROM, Congress website, &/or in a book of Congress Proceedings, and for your contact details to be forwarded to publications interested in your work.

10.  Submission of an abstract indicates that the abstract has been approved by all authors.

11.  Accepted abstracts will be presented by an author. The head author will notify the Congress Secretariat if the presenting author changes, or if the abstract is unable to be presented.

12.  The abstract should be as informative as possible.
Research abstracts should include:

·         Introduction

·         Objectives

·         Methods

·         Results

·         Conclusion

·         Contribution to the practice/evidence base of occupational therapy

Non-research abstracts should include:

·         Introduction

·         Objectives

·         Description/Report

·         Results/Discussion

·         Conclusion

·         Contribution to the practice/evidence base of occupational therapy

[Workshop Abstracts]

1.      Authors of workshop abstracts (In-Congress/Pre-Congress) should be occupational therapists.

2.      The abstract should be as informative as possible.

3.      Workshop Abstracts should include:

·         Learning objectives

·         Minimum and maximum number of participants suitable for the programme

·         Description of teaching methods.

 

For More details please visit: http://www.wfot.org/wfot2014/eng/contents/abs.html

6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC)

The New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists / Whakaora Ngangahau Aotearoa and the Asia-Pacific regional group of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists invites you to the 6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress (APOTC) to be held in Rotorua, New Zealand, 14 - 18 September 2015.

The 6th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress will be held in the Rotorua Energy Events Centre, a versatile, multi-purpose complex, located on the edge of Lake Rotorua and in the picturesque Government Gardens. For more details please visit: http://apotc2015.com/

Call for Papers " Design 4 Health 2013 "

Design 4 Health 2013. July 3, 2013 – July 5, 2013

The 2nd European Design4Health conference seeks to explore the relationship between design, and health and wellbeing. This conference provides a forum and focus for researchers, policy makers and practitioners to discuss, disseminate and test their approach and methods. The conference features an exhibition of innovative health related artifacts and designs plus special sessions and workshops.

Those participating in the Call for Papers and Exhibition Proposals might include designers, practitioners and researchers in health and wellbeing, and representatives from the health and design industries and funding bodies.

We invite submissions in the form of an extended abstract or an exhibition proposal. Participants may submit more than one paper and/or exhibition proposal. Successful authors will be invited to present their work at the conference.

The conference will explore the role of evidence based design in healthcare, and issues surrounding interdisciplinary working. Papers are particularly invited to explore these key issues..Other topics for submission may include, although are not restricted to:

Important date for paper submission: (September 25, 2012 - February 22, 2013)

For More details please visit: http://www.design4health.org.uk/

8th OTARG CONGRESS, ZIMBABWE 2013

FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

Call for Abstracts: Theme: Promoting Occupational Therapy in Africa

Important Dates

Congress: August 19 – 23, 2013 (Note that 19 to 23 August are business days for the Congress).

Deadline for abstract submission: 31 January 2013

Notification of accepted abstracts: 31 March 2013

Early bird registration: 31 May 2013

Confirmation of attendance by presenters: 30 June 2013 

For details please visit: http://www.otarg.org.za/zimbabwe_1st.html

OTICON 2013

OTICON 2013 website

Dear Friends,
We are extremely happy to announce that our conference websitewww.oticon2013.com is inaugurated by Mrs. Sujata Missal, HOD, KMCH College of Occupational Therapy, Coimbatore.

This website enable the conference delegate’s to know the various details about OTICON 2013 – The Golden Jubilee National Conference of Occupational Therapy in India. This site will allow you to register yourself for the conference through ONLINE mode (ONLINE REGISTRATION). This is the first time in the history of OTICON we are having a provision for ‘Online Registration’. Online Registration will not only help you to save your valuable time, but also helps you to receive frequent updates about the conference via SMS to your mobile.

Provision of OFFLINE REGISTRATION (i.e., by sending the DD of prescribed amount to the conference secretariat) is also existing. People who wish to do offline registration can also register their names in the website so that you will be getting frequent updates about the conference via SMS to your mobile.

We welcome feedback and hope you enjoy the site.

With Warm Regards
Organizers of OTICON 2013

Dear Friends, 

On behalf of the All India Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) and Kerala Branch of AIOTA, It gives us great pleasure to represent the organizing team inviting you all for the 50th National Conference of AIOTA. (OTICON 2013)

The theme of the conference is “Research informed Occupational therapy in health care”. This Conference is dedicated to innovations in Occupational Therapy and features lectures, scientific paper & poster presentations and continued Occupational Therapy Education (COTE) on the full spectrum of progress in the field, from advances in clinical practice to clinical and basic research, by leading experts from around the world.

Our venue – Trivandrum, capital of Kerala- referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills, internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage. I hope you will take advantage of all there is on offer in this wonderful city.

The Congress will be an exceptional opportunity for professional networking and the meeting of old and new friends.

We are honored to be the host for the year 2013 and promise you a package filled with lots of knowledge and good entertainment. We assure you good memories to carry back after OTICON 2013.

For More details please Visit : www.oticon2013.com

Looking forward to meet you all in Trivandrum.

Regards,

Mr. Joseph Sunny, MOT

Organizing Secrotory

Mr. Phinoj K Abraham

Conference Coordinator

17th World Congress of the International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

24 February – 1 March 2013, Santiago, Chile Organized by International Confederation for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (IPRAS) & Sociedad Chilena de Cirugia plastica Recontructiva y Estetica Supported by more than 15 International Scientific Societies!
Mark your calendar for the biggest & one of the most important scientific events ever in the history of IPRAS :
·        3000 expected participants·        350 Top International Speakers ·        from more than 95 countries!!

www.ipraschile.cl 

OFFICAL LANGUAGEENGLISH; SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION IN SPANISH AND PORTUGEUESE 
COMMITTEESPresidents of the CongressHonorary President : Ivo Pitanguy, BrazilPresident : Patricio Leniz, Chile 

International Organizing Committee  Chairman: Piccolo Nelson, Brazil MembersArguello Choiseul Alberto, Costa RicaChaijchir Abel, ArgentinaElbaum Alberto, UruguayElberg Jens Jørgen, DenmarkFlorescu Ioan Petre, RomaniaFranka Mohammed Rida, LibyaHuseyin Borman, TurkeyKaplanidis Zacharias, GreeceMasia Jaume, SpainMcguire Michael F., USAMeza Britez Maria Elsa, ParaguayNeuhann-Lorenz Constance, GermanyNiemi Tarja, FinlandPshenisnov Kirill, RussiaRusse-Wilflingseder Katharina, AustriaSchneider Michael, NorwayZambacos George, Greece Local Organizing CommitteeChairman: Leniz Patricio, Chile Co-Chairman: Dr. Rodrigo Cabello, Chile

Scientific Committee  Chairman:  Calderon Wilfredo, ChileCo-Chairman:  Marchac Daniel, France MembersAhmed-Adel Noreldin, EgyptBibolini Alejandro, ParaguayBiggs Thomas, USABrody Garry, USA/CanadaCervelli Valerio, ItalyColeman Sydney, USAEdsander-Nord  Åsa, SwedenEvans Gregory, USAFrey Manfred, AustriaGomez Gregorio, SpainGursu Guler, TurkeyHorch Raymund, GermanyKamols Lars Peter, AustriaKhouri  Roger, USALeLouarn Claude, FranceLipski Konstantin, RussiaMadaree Anil, South AfricaMorales Paulino, ArgentinaPallua Norbert, GermanyPapadopulos Nikolaos, GermanyPetit Jean-Yves, ItalyPierer Gerhard, AustriaPitanguy Ivo, BrazilPusic Andrea, USARigotti Gino, ItalyRosenkrantz Hölmich Lisbet, DenmarkVogt Peter, GermanyWithey Simon, United KingdomYiacoumettis Andreas, GreeceZaki Sobhi Ahmed Mohamed, Egypt

Scientific Program Committee  Chairman Yiacoumettis Andreas, Greece Members Cabello Rodrigo, ChileEisenmann-Klein Marita, GermanyLeniz Patricio, ChilePiccolo Nelson, BrazilPalmos Petros, GreeceSofianou Io, GreeceWilfredo Calderon, Chile

REGISTRATION

FEES	ΕARLY BIRD 20/05/2012	EARLY UP 10/10/2012	LATE 11/10/2012-4/2/2013	ON SITE	Master classes €/each
Participants	450€	600€	750€	900€	50€
Residents	250€	300€	350€	400€	30€
Students/ Νurses	200€	250€	300€	350€	-
Accompanying	150€	150€	150€	150€	-

ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL	Single room  per night	Double Room  per night
SANTIAGO MARRIOTT HOTEL (5*****)	190 € + 30 € VAT	205 € + 30 € VAT
INTERCONTINENTAL SANTIAGO (5*****)	190 € + 30 € VAT	200 € + 30 € VAT
SHERATON SANTIAGO HOTEL (5*****)	190 € + 30 € VAT	200 € + 30 € VAT
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL SANTIAGO (5*****)	160 € + 25 € VAT	170 € + 25 € VAT
PLAZA EL BOSQUE PARK & SUITES (4****)	155 € + 25 € VAT	160 € + 25 € VAT
PLAZA EL BOSQUE SUITES (4****)	125 € + 18 € VAT	135 € + 18 € VAT

*BB basis; 5 nights min stay

DEADLINES

Abstracts submission	29/06/2012
Abstracts  acceptance	20/09/2012
Early Bird Registration	20/05/2012
Early Registration	10/10/2012
Late Registration	4/2/2013

CONGRESS VENUE Espacio Riesco Convention Center by offering the right space, latest technology and excellent service, promises to be an “out of the world” experience for highly effective and successful  conferences. With more than 130,000 m of land,  meeting rooms of 10,000 m that can easily hold around 6,500 guests as well as an indoor expocenter of 17,000 sq.m. and an outdoor expocenter of 28,000 sq.m. By providing a parking facility for around 2,000 vehicles, the center  is internationally deemed fit to meet all the requirements of global exhibitors as well.

HOST CITYSantiago is the country’s capital and the main political, economic, cultural and industrial center.It is the gateway to Chile and one of the most modern capital cities on the continent.In addition to its modern highways, event centers and five-star hotels, it offers a rich selection of restaurants, vibrant culture and nightlife and a variety of attractions. In terms of location, it is less than an hour from excellent ski centers, beaches and wine routes, and just 90 minutes from the wonderful port of Valparaíso and the beaches of Viña del Mar, Reñaca and Concón.
HOST COUNTRYChile, long and narrow, is the seventh largest South American country that extends from the Andes Mountains to the Pacific Ocean on the southwest side of South America. The region is home to important inter-oceanic passages like the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Canal and the Drake Passage. The iconic figure is the “huaso,” which refers to a country dweller known for his friendliness and wit. For those who treasure the wealth of spectacular natural attractions – which include desert, snow, beaches, vineyards, hot springs, volcanoes, river and lakes – Chile is a destination that shouldn’t be missed!!!

OPTIONAL TOURS
PAYNE TOWERS (4 days/ 3 nights)Full day excursion to National Park Torres del Paine; visit to the Milodon Cave; navigation to Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers.
VINA DEL MAR & VALPARAISO (full day excursion-8 hours)Route toward the Pacific coast along local color beaches up to Isla Negra, the preferred refuge of Nobel prize Poet and one of the most read writers in the human history, Pablo Neruda.
SANTIAGO BY NIGHT (half day tour- 4 hours)Night city tour at a mix of neighborhoods, such as Brazil, Bellavista and Republica, San Cristobal Hill; wine tasting at “LA Enoteca” Restaurant. 
CONCHA Y TORO WINERY (half day tour- 4 hours)Travel to the south of the city and approach mountain range area towards Maipo Valley; visit vineyards, wineries and traditional corner Devil’s locker. 
CITY TOUR SANTIAGO DE CHILE & shopping tour(half day tour- 4 hours)Sightseeing tour to historic, commercial and residential areas of the city; end at the Shopping Mall.
All include Bilingual guide (English/ Spanish)
For access to the most update information on FACULTY, COMMITTEES and ON- LINE registration/ accommodation bookings & abstract submission please visit the official website of the 17^th IPRAS World Congress www.ipraschile.cl 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
ZITA CONGRESS SAwww.zita-congress.gr Mrs. Irene KattiTel. +30 211 100 1783E-mail: i.ka@zita-congress.gr