THE KENTUCKY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008
Occupational Therapy: Helping those in Kentucky achieve "Living life to its fullest"
Western Baptist Hospital
Paducah, KY
September 19TH AND 20th, 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE
June 30th, 2008
Conference Discount To Presenters!!
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE- JUNE 30, 2008
CONFERENCE DISCOUNT FOR PRESENTERS!!
The Conference Committee invites abstract submission for Conference 2008 consideration. Again, this year we are placing a strong emphasis on proposals that promote skills-based, treatment focused, and hands on participation with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and research. Please submit an abstract and share your talents and ideas on how to promote, through research, education, and practice, "Living life to its fullest," which is the new AOTA brand.
The Conference 2008 Programs Committee will review all conference proposals. After you submit your paper, the committee will review the proposals and
1. will accept as submitted;
2. Ask for revisions; or
3. Reject the proposal for this conference year
All proposals must be emailed by June 30, 2008. All items must be submitted in email format. No faxes or hand-mailed proposals will be accepted. Written notification of the acceptance or rejection of proposals will be emailed by July 31, 2008. Email your completed proposal to: rhondatedwards@prodigy.net
Questions can be addressed to the Program Chairperson: Rhonda Tapp Edwards, MS, OTR/L at the above stated email address or by phone 270-994-7611.
**Click on the Call For Papers to download your proposal form. **
A computer and LCD projector will be provided for each conference room. If your proposal is accepted, you will be required to bring your presentation on a USB drive storage device to the conference. No CDs or private laptops will be allowed without prior permission from the Programs Chairperson. This is to cut down on the time needed for a speaker to set up and vacate the conference rooms and decrease AV problems associated with switching equipment. Poster presentations need to bring all materials, including a presentation board, needed to display their poster; once room assignments or poster location assignments have been made they can not be changed without the permission of the Programs Chair.
TYPES OF SESSIONS/PROGRAMS FOR CONFERENCE 2005
INSTITUTE (6 hours): Focus on in-depth material on a specific theme as an area of professional development. Generally, an institute includes a variety of learning methods, such as lecture, demonstration, return demonstration, discussion and focus groups.
PAPERS/DISCUSSIONS/FORUMS (1 hour): Suggestions for focus: new or innovative treatment approaches, techniques and/or programs with evidenced-based supported research. Allow time for a short question/answer period at the end.
MINI-COURSES (3 hours): Suggestions for focus: single presenter or group format on new or innovative treatment approaches, techniques, and/or programs based on evidenced-based research. Allow time for a short question/answer period at the end.
POSTERS OR VENDOR PRESNTATIONS (1/2 hour): Represent visual or technological displays describing new, interesting, innovative programs or advances in practice or products. The presenter will be scheduled for a 1/2 hour presentation; posters will be exhibited throughout the conference. A table will be provided but the presenter must supply any equipment or supplies needed to hang or position the display.
INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS
* Handouts will be at the discretion of the presenter(s) and copies will be the responsibility of the presenter(s).
* Requests for specific time and date for presenting may not be honored
* All equipment other than a computer and lcd projector will be the responsibility of the presenter
* AV technical support may not be available to presenters
* There may be a charge to the presenter for internet access
