In recognition of all the ways occupational therapy contributes to society's well-being, April has been designated as Occupational Therapy Month. To find out more about occupational therapy and how it might help you, visit the American Occupational Therapy Association's Web site, www.aota.org.

The American Occupational Therapy Association is one of the nation's oldest health care societies, representing nearly 38,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students who help people of all ages maximize their ability to function independently and accomplish the everyday things that allow them to participate in meaningful activities and events. AOTA members work in practice, policy, research, and education. Nearly one third of all occupational therapists work in schools. A significant number work in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, helping people to recover from injury or illness. Other practice areas include mental health, driver rehabilitation, health promotion, low vision therapy, aging in place, stress reduction, wellness, and ergonomics. AOTA serves its members and the public through advocacy, education, and publishing operations. AOTA also works to raise public awareness and understanding of occupational therapy.