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FINAL MINUTES

OF

THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC.

REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

APRIL 18 TO APRIL 21, 2007

Prepared By:

Wendy Welch-Gillen, OTR/L Representative Assembly Recorder

Editors Note: Motions to amend are indicated by strikeouts, insertions are indicated by shading.

2007 REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY (RA) MINUTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OPENING SESSION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007 ...........................................................................................................1 ROLL CALL ...........................................................................................................................................................................1 QUORUM ...............................................................................................................................................................................2 SWEARING-IN OF NEW MEMBERS ..................................................................................................................................2 ADOPTION: RULES OF THE DAY......................................................................................................................................3 APPROVAL OF THE 2006 RA MINUTES ...........................................................................................................................3 AD HOC MINUTES REVIEW COMMITTEE ......................................................................................................................3 ADOPTION: GENERAL AGENDA ......................................................................................................................................3 ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM..................................................................................................................3 ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM..................................................................................................................3 ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM..................................................................................................................3 ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM..................................................................................................................3 ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM..................................................................................................................3 REPORT FROM AOTPAC.....................................................................................................................................................4 REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.................................................................................................................4 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS...........................................................................................................................................4

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007 ...................................................................................................................................................4 CRAC REPORT ......................................................................................................................................................................4 ADOPTION: CONSENT AGENDA W..................................................................................................................................4

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2007 ..........................................................................................................................................................6 CANDIDATE SPEECHES......................................................................................................................................................6 ADOPTION: CONSENT AGENDA Y...................................................................................................................................6 AGENDA A ............................................................................................................................................................................7 DEFEATED: REVISE CRITERIA FOR AWARDING FELLOW (FAOTA) AND ROSTER OF HONOR (ROH).............7 ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION....7 DEFEATED: AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR INCLUSION OF OT IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS ..................................7 ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS..............................................................................7 ADOPTED: CHANGE RESOURCE ADVISOR TO ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISOR ......................................................7 ADOPTED: POLICY 1.50 ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISORS.............................................................................................7 WITHDRAWN: BRING DRAFT ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISOR SOP TO BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL...................................................................................................................................................................7 DEFEATED: RA AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW 2004-2007 STRATEGIC PLAN AND DRAFT 2007-2010 PLAN.......................................................................................................................................................................................8 ADOPTED: RA SPEAKER AS MEMBER OF AOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH VOICE AND VOTE ................8 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: SOP/JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE SPEAKER ...................................................................8 ADOPTED: EXAMINE INFORMATION FROM EVALUATION OF GOVERANCE RESTRUCTURING SURVEY ....8 ADOPTED: INCREASE VOLUMES OF AJOT AVAILABLE ONLINE .............................................................................8 ADOPTED: AVAILABILITY OF AJOT ON AN ESTABLISHED FULL-TEXT DATABASE ..........................................8 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE ASSOCATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING.........8 ADOPTED: ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC CONSTITUENT FEEDBACK FORM....................................9 DEFEATED: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE BRIEFS WITH A FOCUS ON SCHIZOPHRENIA/MOOD DISORDERS ...........................................................................................................................................................................9 ADOPTED: OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS IN MEMBERS ONLY SECTION OF WEB SITE ................................................9 DEFEATED: MENTORING DATABASE.............................................................................................................................9 ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE IV–MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION...........9 ADOPTED: ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS............................................................................................................9 ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE VI–OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION......................................................10 ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE VII REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY........................................................10 ADOPTED: ARTICLE VIII OFFICIALS OF THE RA........................................................................................................10 ADOPTED: ARTICLE X ELECTION-AREA AFFILIATES ..............................................................................................10 ADOPTED: ARTICLE XI WORLD FEDERATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS-DELEGATES ....................10 ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE XII ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED POSITIONS....................................................................................................................................................10 ADOPTED: ARTICLE XVII AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS ...........................................................................................10

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AGENDA A, CONTINUED .................................................................................................................................................10 DEFEATED: ACOTE MORATORIUM ON ACCREDITATION OF ADDITIONAL ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTORAL PROGRAMS .........................................................................................................................................................................10 DEFEATED: MASTER’S DEGREE AS THE REQUIRED ENTRY-LEVEL INTO THE PROFESSION ........................10 DEFEATED: EXAMINATION OF AOTA POSITION ON ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION FOR OT .............................11 ADOPTED: DEVELOPMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR TWO POINTS OF ENTRY.........................................11 DEFEATED: DEVELOP STUDENT VERSION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOL ...................................11 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT A: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES TO THE EC SOP ..................................11 DEFEATED: NEW POLICY: EDUCATION OF OCCUAPTIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS..............................11 DEFEATED: POLICY 3.8 SUPPORT OF GRADUATE EDUCATION.............................................................................11 DEFEATED: POLICY 3.4 EDUCATION OF OTS AND OTAS.........................................................................................11 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: NOT USE FAOTA OR ROH DURING TIME OF SUSPENSION/DISCIPLINARY ACTION ................................................................................................................................................................................12 ADOPTED: PUBLIC POLICY STAFF TO ADDRESS LEGISLATIVE POLICIES WHICH IMPACT EDUCATION ...12

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2007 .................................................................................................................................................12 AGENDA CHAIR REPORT.................................................................................................................................................12 ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH CORE COMPETENCIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH OT PRACTICE............................................................................................................................................................................12 AGENDA B...........................................................................................................................................................................12 DEFEATED: COE ADDRESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF MENTORS .........................................13 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: EXPLORE NECESSITY OF REQUIRED DUAL SLATE FOR NATIONAL AND RA POSITIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................13 ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP PLAN TO FACILIATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR OTA.......................................................................................................................................................................................13 ADOPTED: REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP SOP.................................................................................13 ADOPTED: RACC CONSTRUCT SOCIETAL ISSUES STATEMENT RE: PLAY CENTRAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT..................................................................................................................................................................13 WITHDRAWN: FIELDWORK RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................13 ELECTIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................13 DEFEATED: DEVELOP TRAINING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR AFWCS.......................................................14 DEFEATED: CREAT HOW-TO GUIDE TO ASSIST AFWCS AND FIELDWORK EDUCATORS ...............................14 DEFEATED: CREATE INTERACTIVE LEARNING RESOURCES.................................................................................14 DEFEATED: COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP LEARNING MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO ASSIST FIELDWORK EDUCATORS...............................................................................................................................................14 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: EACH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER INCLUDE INFORMATION RE HOW FIELDWORK IS OPERATIONALIZED .............................................................................................................................14 ADOPTED: COE DEVELOP VOLUNTARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAM FOR FIELDWORK EDUCATORS ......14 ADOPTED: FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR FIELDWORK EDUCATORS...............................................................................................................................................14 POSTPONED TO 2007 ONLINE RA...................................................................................................................................15 POSTPONED TO 2007 ONLINE RA...................................................................................................................................15 DEFEATED: 2007-2017 DECADE OF FIELDWORK AND COE ESTABLISH WORKING GROUP ............................15 ADOPTED: INTERNATIONAL FIELDWORK COLLABORATION ...............................................................................15 DEFEATED: ATTACHMENT A RA PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS TO THE REP AND ALTERNATE REP JD15 ADOPTED: DISCONTIUE TALK AOTA EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE 2006–2007 FISCAL YEAR.................15 ADOPTED: CURRENCY DISTINGUISHABLE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED...............................................................15 ADOPTED: COE AND WPSIS REVIEW STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION OF WORK PRACTICE IN CURRICULA15 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: POSITION PAPER ON UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE..................................................................................................................................................................15 DEFEATED: EARLY INTERVENTION PRE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ..................................................................16 ADOPTED: EARLY INTERVENTION CONTENT IN OT/OTA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ..................................16 ADOPTED: STATE AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION OF STATE REGULATIONS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION........16 ADOPTED: EVIDENCE-BASED LITERATURE REVIEW FOR EARLY INTERVENTION .........................................16 ADOPTED: QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AD HOC REPORT TO TASK GROUP FOR DISCUSSION........................................................................................................................................................................16 ADOPTED: LONG TERM INITIATIVES FOR MENTAL HEALTH FROM QMHP .......................................................16

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ADOPTED: INSERT LANGUAGE INTO MODEL PRACTICE ACT TO CLARIFY.......................................................16 ADOPTED: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN FEEDING, EATING, AND SWALLOWING ................17 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: FIELDWORK RESOURCES 2 .............................................................................................17 ADOPTED: REP AND ALT REP PERFORMANCE SUGGESTION ................................................................................17 ADOPTED: NATIONAL ELECTED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS TO BEGIN JULY 1 ....................................................17 AGENDA C...........................................................................................................................................................................17 ADOPTED: SIX CATEGORIES AS CENTENNIAL-FOCUS AREAS FOR PROFESSION AND ASSOCIATION........18 ADOPTED: CENTENNIAL FOCUS AREAS......................................................................................................................18 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT A: SIS FORMATION/REORGANIZATION/DISSOLUTION TO SIS SOP ....18 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT B: SIS SUBSECTION FORMATION/REORGANIZATION/DISSOLUTION TO SIS SOP...........................................................................................................................................................................18 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT C: SIS NETWORK FORMATION/REORGANIZATION/DISSOLUTION TO SIS SOP .................................................................................................................................................................................18 ADOPTED: ATTACHMENT D SIS LISTSERV DISCUSSION GROUP FORMATION/DISSOLUTION TO THE SIS SOP........................................................................................................................................................................................18 ADOPTED: REVISED SIS SOP...........................................................................................................................................18 ADOPTED: OT PRACTICE TO DEVELOP EXEMPLAR SERIES–OT AND OTAS PARTICIPATION-FOCUSED.....18 DEFEATED: AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS FOR AOTA STUDENT MEMBERS AND NEW PRACTITIONERS ......................................................................................................................................................19 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES ........................................................................................19 ADOPTED: AOTA POLICY ON HUMAN RIGHTS ..........................................................................................................19 DEFEATED: SUPPORT FOR THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES .......19 ADOPTED: UN CONVENTION..........................................................................................................................................19 ADOPTED: SCHEDULE CONFLICT OF RA MEMBERS WHO ALSO PRESENT AT CONFERENCE .......................20

MOTION SUMMARY..............................................................................................................................................................21 MOTIONS ADOPTED..........................................................................................................................................................21 MOTIONS DEFEATED........................................................................................................................................................21

APPENDIX A............................................................................................................................................................................22 REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE COMMENDATIONS LIST............................................................................................22 ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE COMMENDATIONS LIST ...................................................................22 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS, OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS..............................22 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ...........................................................................................22

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THE AMERICAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, INC. REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY

The thirty-first meeting of the Representative Assembly (RA) was held at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri on April 18 to April 21, 2007. OPENING SESSION, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007 The Speaker, Wendy Hildenbrand, called the meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA) Representative Assembly to order at 3:30 p.m. The Speaker welcomed RA members, AOTA officers, Headquarters staff, gallery members, and guests. After opening the meeting with the Star Spangled Banner, the Speaker then reviewed the RA vision, mission statement and core values. Speaker Hildenbrand asked the Assembly to observe a moment of silence to honor those in the profession that passed away since our last meeting. The Speaker acknowledged the local conference committee chairs, Mary Frances Daniel and Cindy Kempf. ROLL CALL

Alabama Donna Wooster Rep Nevada Vacant Rep Alaska Joanna De Santo Rep New

Hampshire Alexa Trolley Rep

Arizona Debra Hines Rep New Jersey Elizabeth Lannigan Rep Arkansas Kay Harmon Rep New Mexico Nathan Pack Appointed

Rep California # 1 Luella Grangaard Rep New York # 1 Elizabeth Chiariello Rep California # 2 Margaret Phillips Rep New York # 2 Gloria Lucker Rep Colorado Julie McClure Rep North

Carolina Cynthia Bell Rep

Connecticut Judith Sehnal Rep North Dakota Jan Stube Rep Delaware Mary Jane McNamee Alt. Rep Ohio Mary Arnold Rep District of Columbia Irena Blaszkiewicz Rep Oklahoma Suena Olson Rep Florida David Clark Rep Oregon Teresa Jeardeau Rep Georgia Dee Stanfield Rep OT's in

Foreign Countries

Ann Cronin Rep

Hawaii Gail Miyahira Rep Pennsylvania #1

Marian Gillard Rep

Idaho Cherie Strand Rep Pennsylvania #2

Denise Chisholm Rep

Illinois Terry Giese Rep Puerto Rico Maria Isabel Torre-Rodriguez

Rep

Indiana Don Newkirk Rep Rhode Island Linda Curry Rep Iowa Leanne O’Brien Alt. Rep South

Carolina Tina Shadley Alt. Rep

Kansas Jamie McNally Rep South Dakota Julie Kalahar Rep Kentucky Rhonda Edwards Rep Tennessee Jane Sorensen Alt. Rep Louisiana Dawn Martin Rep Texas Francie Baxter Rep Maine Kimberly Davis Rep Utah Heidi Hanley Rep Maryland Marcie Weinstein Rep Vermont Linda Kogut Rep Massachusetts Jacqueline Brennan Rep Virginia Susan Lin Rep Michigan Claudette Stork Reid Rep Washington Carole Pauw Rep Minnesota Nancy Scott Rep West Virginia Mary Hager Rep Mississippi Alicia Brown Rep Wisconsin Mary Brayton Rep Missouri Julie Rosenfeld Rep Wyoming Jean Owsley Rep Montana Nancy Clark Rep Nebraska Tracy Milius Rep


Officers of the Association Officials of the Assembly

President M. Carolyn Baum Speaker Wendy Hildenbrand President-Elect Penelope Moyers Vice Speaker Debbie Murphy-Fischer Vice President Florence Clark Recorder Wendy Welch-Gillen Secretary Gerri Duran Treasurer Miriam Wedemeyer

Voting Chairpersons and Representatives

Ethics Commission (EC)

S. Maggie Reitz

Commission on Education (COE)

Linda Fazio

Practice (COP) Susanne Smith Roley Special Interest Sections Council (SISC)

Brent Braveman

Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (CCCPD)

Coralie Glantz

ASD Representative Kristen Lindeman OTA Representative Lindsey Lawrence ASAP Representative

Rebecca Argabrite-Grove

Consumer Member Nanette Stump

Nonvoting Members

COE Chairperson-Elect René Padilla Ethics Commission Chairperson-Elect

Kathlyn Reed

Executive Director Fred Somers Parliamentarian Michael Swift Sergeant-at-Arms Peggy Owens Agenda Comm. Chairperson Connie Herold Nominating Comm. Chairperson Yvonne Randall CRAC Chairperson Preston Peter BPPC Chairperson Patricia Bowyer Recognitions Chairperson Mary Kay Currie

The Speaker acknowledged the committee chairpersons Preston Peter (CRAC); Yvonne Randall (Nominating); Mary Kay Currie (Recognitions); and Patty Bowyer (BPPC), as well as Connie Herold (Agenda); Wendy Welch-Gillen (Recorder), and Debbie Murphy-Fischer, Vice Speaker. QUORUM At 4:37 p.m., the Recorder, Wendy Welch-Gillen announced that a quorum was present and the CRAC Chair confirmed these numbers. There were 66 voting and 12 non-voting members present. SWEARING-IN OF NEW MEMBERS Yvonne Randall, Nominating Committee Chairperson, swore in all members of the Representative Assembly.


The Speaker acknowledged the RA Parliamentarian, Michael Swift, as well as the RA Administrative Assistant, Debbie Hippchen, and the RA Staff Liaison, Carol Gwin. In addition to thanking the Association staff, the Speaker acknowledged Peggy Owens, the RA Sergeant At Arms, and the student pages: Jamie Van Dillen, Angela Martin, Kelly Hood, Cindy McConville, Tamica Woodard, Diane Rigor, Jennifer Schiebelhuth, and Ayesha Shahid. ADOPTION: RULES OF THE DAY Wendy Welch-Gillen, Recorder, reviewed the Rules of the Day as printed and distributed and moved for their adoption.

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED APPROVAL OF THE 2006 RA MINUTES The Speaker called on the Recorder to present a motion to the Assembly, and the Recorder moved that the minutes of the 2006 Representative Assembly in Charlotte, NC, be adopted. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED The Speaker requested that Wendy Welch-Gillen, Recorder, present a motion to adopt the minutes from the 2006 Online meeting. The Recorder moved that the 2006 Online Meeting Minutes be adopted.

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED AD HOC MINUTES REVIEW COMMITTEE The Speaker appointed the following representatives to assist the Recorder in the review and preparation of the minutes of the 2007 Representative Assembly Meeting: Nancy Clark, Montana; Suena Olson, Oklahoma; Mary Hager, West Virginia; Gloria Lucker, New York #2. ADOPTION: GENERAL AGENDA The Speaker acknowledged the Agenda Chair, Connie Herold, to provide comments or explanations of changes on the general agenda. Connie Herold moved the adoption of the general agenda.

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED

NOMINATING CHAIR INTRODUCES SLATE OF CANDIDATES The Speaker recognized Yvonne Randall, Nominating Chair, to introduce the slate of candidates for Recognitions Chair and Speaker. Peter Giroux and Susan Tucker were introduced as Recognitions Chair Candidates, and Francie Baxter, Brent Braveman, and Terry Giese were introduced as Speaker Candidates. PRESENTATION OF POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS The Speaker called on the Agenda Chair, Connie Herold, to present potential new business items. ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM Number 83: New business item titled “Position Paper on Universal Design and Occupational Performance.” ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM Number 97: New business item titled “Mentoring Database.” ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM Number 98: New business item titled “Revision of Criteria for Recognizing Service for the Awarding of the Fellow (FAOTA) and Roster of Honor (ROH).” ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM Number 99: New business item titled “Currency Distinguishable for Visually Impaired.” ADOPTION: AGENDA NEW BUSINESS ITEM Number 100: New business item titled “Support for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.” SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS Speaker Hildenbrand acknowledged Women’s Support and Community Services, the local conference charity, and challenged RA members to match or exceed the amount donated by conference attendees. The Speaker identified Sergeant at


Arms Peggy Owens, who was charged with providing a container for the charity’s donations. REPORT FROM AOTPAC The Speaker called on Amy Lamb, the Chairperson of AOTA’s Political Action Committee (PAC), who provided a Power- Point presentation on the efforts of the PAC and the various ways the RA can support the lobbying and political endeavors of our profession. REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT The Speaker acknowledged Florence Clark, Vice President, who provided a PowerPoint presentation and speech about the Centennial Vision and the future of the profession. REPORT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Speaker acknowledged AOTA Executive Director Fred Somers, who provided a presentation on AOTA membership trends and growth over the past year, as well as strategies to increase membership in the future. He also presented statistics comparing OT with various other health professions and the dollars contributed yearly by each for lobbying efforts, marketing, and strategic planning for membership development. SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS The Speaker announced that dinner would begin at 6:30 p.m., and reminded RA members of the upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration and the joint session with the Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD). Speaker Hildenbrand provided a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the Speakers of the RA since 1977 including Ann Grady, Tina Olson, Sharon Sanderson, Jane Rourk, Beth Cada, Reggie Campbell, Lynne Barnes, Kate Loukas, Mary Evert, and Wendy Hildenbrand. Also recognized for their contributions over the last 30 years were David Clark (past Georgia and current Florida Representative), Kitty Reed (previous Texas Representative), Carolyn Baum (Standards & Ethics Commission and President), and Esther Bell (previous Texas Representative, Recognitions Chair and Parliamentarian). The Speaker announced that RA business would begin promptly on Thursday, April 19 at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007 The Speaker called the meeting to order at 7:33 a.m., then commenced with announcements. The Speaker acknowledged the meeting of the ASD and RA from the previous evening, and introduced the Commission and Council Chairs, who each presented a brief report on the business of each commission/council. Linda Fazio and Rene Padilla presented a report from the Commission on Education (COE); Jane Olson presented on behalf of the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE); Susanne Smith Roley represented the Commission on Practice (COP); Maggie Reitz and Kitty Reed presented a report on behalf of the Ethics Commission (EC); Brent Braveman reported for the Special Interest Section Council (SISC), and Coralie Glantz reported for the Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (CCCPD). CRAC REPORT Preston Peter, Chairperson, reported 68 voting members, 10 non-voting members. A quorum was established. AGENDA CHAIR REPORT The Speaker recognized Connie Herold, Agenda Chair, who presented Consent Agenda W. There was a request to remove item 18 from the Agenda. Connie Herold moved for the adoption of the amended Consent Agenda W. ADOPTION: CONSENT AGENDA W Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move to adopt revised Policy 1.24 Antitrust Compliance.

ADOPTED 2007C1 Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move to adopt the revised Policy 1.36 Specialty Certification.

ADOPTED 2007C3 Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move to adopt the revised Policy 1.46 Assembly and Election Area Representations.

ADOPTED 2007C3


Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move to adopt the revised Policy 1.47 Association Ad Hoc Committees. ADOPTED 2007C4

Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move adoption of the revision of Attachment F: Internal Document Evaluation Checklist to the Administrative SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C5 Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move that BPPC present the amendments to the Bylaws to the membership for a vote at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting on April 22, 2007.

ADOPTED 2007C6 Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move to adopt the revised Policy 1.9 Open Meetings.

ADOPTED 2007C7 Motion: On behalf of BPPC I move to adopt the Glossary to the Bylaws.

ADOPTED 2007C8 Motion: On behalf of COE I move to adopt the document Philosophy of Occupational Therapy Education.

ADOPTED 2007C9 Motion: On behalf of COE I move to rescind the document: 2003 Philosophy of Professional Education.

ADOPTED 2007C10 Motion: On behalf of COE I move to adopt A Descriptive Review of Occupational Therapy Education and charge COE to place the document on their review cycle.

ADOPTED 2007C11 Motion: On behalf of COP I move to adopt the document Obesity and Occupational Therapy Position Paper (RA Charge 358).

ADOPTED 2007C12 Motion: On behalf of COP I move to rescind the 2002 position paper, Broadening the Construct of Independence

ADOPTED 2007C13 Motion: On behalf of the Ad Hoc Committee on Historical Foundations we move the document entitled Summary of Principles Drawn from Values and Beliefs from 1950-1969 be adopted and published in OT Practice. A short article explaining the project and general trends would accompany the Summary.

ADOPTED 2007C14 Motion: On behalf of the Ad hoc Committee on Historical Foundations we move that the ad hoc on Historical Foundations be extended for another year. The focus of the activities is to identify the sources of beliefs, values, and ideas that contributed to the development of occupational therapy during the period 1970-1985 and to prepare a paper or papers for publication and/or presentations based on the findings. A report will be provided to the RA at the 2008 meeting. A shorter period of time is suggested because more literature began to appear starting in 1980 with new journal titles in occupational therapy.

ADOPTED 2007C15

Motion: On behalf of the Speaker of the OTA Representative’s Roles and Functions in the Assembly Ad Hoc Committee, I move the Speaker charge the OTA Representative to the Assembly to write an annual report to the RA face-to-face meeting beginning in 2008.

ADOPTED 2007C16 Motion: On behalf of the Board of Directors I move that the revised Policy 1.27-R entitled "Editorial Policy for the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT®)" be approved. BPPC has reviewed this and concurs.

ADOPTED 2007C17


The Speaker reminded the RA about the upcoming elections for Speaker and Recognitions Chair to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007. The Speaker reviewed task group assignments, identified task group leaders and resource persons. The Assembly was recessed at 9:05 a.m. to begin work in Task Groups. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2007 The Speaker called the meeting to order at 7:33 a.m. CANDIDATE SPEECHES The Speaker recognized the Nominating Committee Chair, Yvonne Randall for the introduction of the candidates and candidate speeches. The candidates for Speaker were: Francie Baxter, Brent Braveman, and Terry Giese; Recognitions Chair: Peter Giroux and Susan Tucker. CRAC REPORT At 8:15 a.m., Preston Peter, CRAC chair, reported 70 Representatives, Officers, and RA Officials present, with 12 non-voting members present, giving a potential of 70 votes with a majority of 36 necessary to carry a motion. ADOPTION: CONSENT AGENDA Y The Speaker recognized Connie Herold, Agenda Chair, who presented Consent Agenda Y. There was a request to remove items 3 (charge 40), 6 (charge 91), and 9 (charge 45) from the Agenda. Connie Herold moved for the adoption of the amended Consent Agenda Y.

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE document and elaborate the developmental sequence and corresponding behavioral indicators of competencies for a fieldwork educator in the AOTA Role Competencies for the Fieldwork Educator document and for an academic fieldwork coordinator in the AOTA Role Competencies of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator document during the 2008 review cycle with revisions due to the 2009 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C31

Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE collaborate toward inclusion of a description of model fieldwork in the OT and OTA model curricula due at the 2009 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C32 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to request that the Executive Director designate AOTA staff support for the President-Elect position effective with the next election cycle.

ADOPTED 2007C93 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to discontinue the AOTA Treasurer-Elect position effective with the next election cycle. I further charge BPPC to prepare Bylaws amendments and present these amendments to the membership for a vote at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C92 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I charge BPPC to incorporate into job descriptions language related to orientation and transitional support of new office holders as a responsibility of outgoing volunteer leadership with a report back to the 2007 RA Online Meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C90 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move adoption of AOTA’s Statement on Family Caregiving.

ADOPTED 2007C81 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move adoption of the revised OTA Representative and Alternate Representative JD.

ADOPTED 2007C75

Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to adoption of the AOTA Statement on Stress and Stress Disorders. The


statement is as follows: ADOPTED 2007C82

Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to charge the Speaker to charge the BPPC to prepare Bylaws amendments to incorporate language on the OTA Representative’s term of office. I further charge BPPC to present these amendments to the membership for a vote at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C77 AGENDA A The Speaker recognized Brent Braveman, SISC Chairperson and Task Group 2 Leader, who presented the agenda items on behalf of group. DEFEATED: REVISE CRITERIA FOR AWARDING FELLOW (FAOTA) AND ROSTER OF HONOR (ROH) Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move that the Recognitions Committee consider giving equal weight for both service to the Association and service provided to external organizations and systems, that benefits the Association when awarding Fellow and Roster of Honor. A report is due at the 2007 RA Online meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C98 ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to charge the President to establish an ad hoc committee to review the effectiveness and efficiency of international representation and professional interface to and from AOTA within the current governance structure with an interim report due to the 2008 RA face-to-face with final report and recommendations to the 2008 2009 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C43 DEFEATED: AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR INCLUSION OF OT IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to charge the President to establish an ad hoc committee to develop an action plan specific to the deliberate inclusion of occupational therapy in the health and wellness arena for implementation within the next 2 years. The six-person ad hoc committee will address the following in their plan: strategic external partners, key internal experts, intentional policy development, and implications for practice, education, and research. The committee will submit the final report with action plan to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C48 ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I charge the President to appoint an ad hoc committee to examine the recommendations of the AOTA Board Task Force on Health and Wellness and develop an action plan for implementation of the recommendations. The plan should include specific steps and priorities allowing those actions that can be implemented immediately, as well fiscal implications and timelines for implementation. The plan should be submitted for approval to the 2007 Online RA meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C116 ADOPTED: CHANGE RESOURCE ADVISOR TO ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISOR Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to change the title of “Resource Advisor” to “Organizational Advisor” effective immediately. I further charge the BPPC to prepare Bylaws amendments and present these amendments to the membership for a vote at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C45 ADOPTED: POLICY 1.50 ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISORS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I recommend adoption of the revised Policy 1.50 Organizational Advisors with the proviso that the proposed Bylaws amendments pass at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting

ADOPTED 2007C40 WITHDRAWN: BRING DRAFT ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISOR SOP TO BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move approval of the draft Organizational Advisor SOP and charge the President to


bring this draft to the Board for their review and approval. WITHDRAWN 2007C42

DEFEATED: RA AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW 2004-2007 STRATEGIC PLAN AND DRAFT 2007-2010 PLAN Motion: On behalf on Task Group 2, I move to charge the Speaker to establish a five-person RA ad hoc committee to review the 2004–2007 RA Strategic Plan for goal completion and prepare a draft 2007–2010 RA Strategic Plan for consideration at the 2007 RA Online meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C49 ADOPTED: RA SPEAKER AS MEMBER OF AOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH VOICE AND VOTE Motion: On behalf of the Task Group 2, I move to establish the Speaker of the RA as a member of the AOTA Board of Directors with voice and vote effective with the RA 2007 election cycle. Further I charge the BPPC to prepare Bylaws amendments and present these amendments to the membership for a vote at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C46 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: SOP/JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE SPEAKER Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to charge the BPPC to incorporate language into the appropriate SOP/job description for the Speaker and the Board to reflect the role of the Speaker of the RA as Board Member, not a representational member of the Board. Further, the SOP/job descriptions should describe circumstances specific to the Speaker that would represent conflicts of interest by the 2007 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C113 ADOPTED: EXAMINE INFORMATION FROM EVALUATION OF GOVERANCE RESTRUCTURING SURVEY Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to charge the President, in conjunction with the Speaker, to examine information gathered from the Evaluation of Governance Restructuring survey for strengths and concerns that impact the effectiveness of the AOTA governance structure with a report and recommendations to the 2007 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C47 AGENDA A, CONTINUED The Speaker recognized Claudette Stork Reid, Michigan Representative and Task Group 6 Leader, who presented agenda items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED: INCREASE VOLUMES OF AJOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to direct the Executive Director to develop I move that the Board of Directors develop a plan and proceed to make more volumes of AJOT available full text online as a member privilege as well as for purchase by nonmembers such as virtual libraries in universities, research centers, and online databases. Twenty or more additional years (back to 1980) should be the minimum made available. All Slagle lectures and any articles prior to 1980 that are frequently requested from the Wilma L. West Library would also be digitized for immediate implementation.

ADOPTED 2007C85 ADOPTED: AVAILABILITY OF AJOT ON AN ESTABLISHED FULL-TEXT DATABASE Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to direct the Executive Director to expand the full text availability of AJOT contract with at least one e-journal database, such as the Academic Search Premier database, and make available the full text of all articles published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) beginning with the year 1999 and thereafter, except for the most recent 12 months which would be cited in bibliographic format, with a report due to at the 2007 RA Online meeting. in the fall.

ADOPTED 2007C84 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE ASSOCATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to establish an ad hoc committee to examine past and present Association leadership training for effectiveness as mechanisms for develop leadership preparation, governance transition, and networking support. The ad hoc committee will explore leadership and Association needs as well as external leadership development strategies and methods for possible use for future volunteer leadership training. An interim report will be provided to the 2007 RA Online meeting, with the final report and recommendations for future renewed leadership


training presented to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting. ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C94

ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACH F: NOMINATION FORM TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move adoption of the revised Attachment F: Nomination Form to the Nominating Committee SOP.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C86 ADOPTED: PRESIDENT TO WITH APHA TO ESTABLISH RESEARCH AND POLICY RE HEALTHY AGING Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to take action to develop collaboration work with the American Public Health Association with the intent to establish a research and policy partnership focused on healthy aging with a report with recommendations to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C95 ADOPTED: ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR ELECTRONIC CONSTITUENT FEEDBACK FORM Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to direct the Executive Director to allocate funding resources necessary to generate an electronic constituent feedback form for each RA meeting (Online and face-to-face) to be available for use beginning with the 2007 RA 2008 Long Beach Online meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C96 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT A: OTA NOMINATION FORM TO THE OTA REP AND ALT REP JD Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move adoption of the revised Attachment A: Occupational Therapy Assistant Nomination Form to the OTA Representative and Alternate Representative JD.

ADOPTED 2007C87 DEFEATED: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE BRIEFS WITH A FOCUS ON SCHIZOPHRENIA/MOOD DISORDERS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to charge the Executive Director to direct resources associated with AOTA’s Evidence Brief series to support evidence briefs with a focus on schizophrenia and/or mood disorders with plans for dissemination within the next 2 years. Progress, including the dissemination plan, will be provided at the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C80 ADOPTED: OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS IN MEMBERS ONLY SECTION OF WEB SITE Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move that the President direct the Executive Director of AOTA to place the current AOTA official documents within the “members only” section of the AOTA Web site compiled in and labeled as a separate and distinct area.

ADOPTED 2007C103 DEFEATED: MENTORING DATABASE Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to request the Executive Director to explore development of an online clearinghouse/database for mentoring connections between mentors and mentees for developing clinical skills and to meet the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and state licensure requirements for continued competency. Report back on the development plans, including cost and maintenance of this database, at the 2008 face-to-face Representative Assembly (RA) meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C97 The Speaker moved the adoption of the following Bylaws motions: ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE IV–MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to approve the amendments in Article IV (Meetings of the Membership of the Association).

ADOPTED 2007C88 ADOPTED: ARTICLE V BOARD OF DIRECTORS Motion On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to defeat Section 2.A.2 in Article V (Board of Directors) and approve the


remaining amendments in Article V (Board of Directors). ADOPTED 2007C35

ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE VI–OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION Motion: On behalf Task Group 6, I move to approve the amendments in Article VI (Officers of the Association).

ADOPTED 2007C89 ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE VII REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to approve the amendments in Article VII (Representative Assembly).

ADOPTED 2007C56 ADOPTED: ARTICLE VIII OFFICIALS OF THE RA Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to approve the amendments in Article VIII (Officials of the Representative Assembly).

ADOPTED 2007C36 ADOPTED: ARTICLE X ELECTION-AREA AFFILIATES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to approve the amendments in Article X (Election-Area Affiliates).

ADOPTED 2007C37 ADOPTED: ARTICLE XI WORLD FEDERATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS-DELEGATES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to approve the amendments in Article XI (World Federation of Occupational Therapists-Delegates).

ADOPTED 2007C38 ADOPTED: AMENDMENTS IN ARTICLE XII ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE FOR ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED POSITIONS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to approve the amendments in Article XII (Administrative Procedures for All Elected or Appointed Positions).

ADOPTED 2007C64 ADOPTED: ARTICLE XVII AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to approve the amendments in Article XVII (Amendments to Bylaws).

ADOPTED 2007C39 Distributed 2007 Bylaw amendments C88, C35, C89, C56, C36, C37, C38, C64, and C39, as amended were adopted by a clear two-thirds vote. AGENDA A, CONTINUED The Speaker recognized Jacqueline Brennan, Massachusetts Representative and Task Group 4 Leader, who presented agenda items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. DEFEATED: ACOTE MORATORIUM ON ACCREDITATION OF ADDITIONAL ENTRY-LEVEL DOCTORAL PROGRAMS Motion 5.A.: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move that the Speaker of the RA charge the President of AOTA to request that ACOTE start a moratorium on accrediting additional entry-level doctoral programs until the RA has considered the following: 1. ACOTE’s decision to discontinue accrediting programs and begin accrediting specific degrees, and 2. The adoption of two sets of standards that create a two-tiered hierarchy of entry-level practitioners: a. The OTD graduate (identified by ACOTE as “advanced practitioner”) b. The master’s degree graduate (identified by ACOTE as “entry-level”)

DEFEATED 2007C61 DEFEATED: MASTER’S DEGREE AS THE REQUIRED ENTRY-LEVEL INTO THE PROFESSION Motion 5.B.: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move that the RA support identifying the master’s degree as the required degree for entry into the profession, and that the Speaker of the RA charge the President of AOTA to request that:


1. ACOTE limit accreditation to entry-level master’s programs. 2. ACOTE immediately advise currently accredited entry-level doctoral programs that their programs must be revised in a timely fashion to reflect the awarding of a master’s degree consistent with the current master’s educational standards.

DEFEATED 2007C62 DEFEATED: EXAMINATION OF AOTA POSITION ON ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION FOR OT Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4 I move that the Representative Assembly (RA) establish an ad hoc committee of the Commission on Education (COE) and Commission on Practice (COP) to review the assumptions and positions within Resolution J, 1999, dealing with entry-level practice (for the occupational therapist) to determine and clarify the profession’s current position on master’s and doctoral entry into the profession, considering the significant distinctions made by two standards of education based on degree level. The goal of the committee should be to recommend if the profession should continue to adhere to Resolution J, revise and alter Resolution J, or rescind Resolution J and construct a new guideline. Dependent upon the recommendation, additional suggestions for implementing the recommendations should be made as appropriate. This ad hoc committee should be given purview to explore all history related to Resolution J in light of the Centennial Vision and current practice trends, education standards and outcome expectations for degree levels, and market and health care policy forces. The outcome of the committee should be a report to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting summarizing findings.

DEFEATED 2007C60 ADOPTED: DEVELOPMENT OF AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR TWO POINTS OF ENTRY Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to charge the President to form an ad hoc committee consisting of representation from practice, education, ethics, and accreditation to summarize and analyze the impact of two points of entry (masters and doctoral) for occupational therapists on the future of the profession and the clients we serve. The committee will consider in its analysis:

• the AOTA Centennial Vision • future practice trends and contexts • educational access • work force needs • educational standards • outcome expectations • market forces • regulatory bodies • societal issues Report and recommendations to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C111 DEFEATED: DEVELOP STUDENT VERSION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOOL Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move that COE work with CCCPD to develop a student version of the AOTA Professional Development Tool that may serve to enhance the student’s reflection on their current level of professional preparation and facilitate appropriate goal-setting and achievement while completing their academic courses and fieldwork experiences.

DEFEATED 2007C69 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT A: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES TO THE EC SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to adopt the revised Attachment A: Enforcement Procedures to the EC SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C63 DEFEATED: NEW POLICY: EDUCATION OF OCCUAPTIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to adopt the new policy, Education of Occupational Therapy Practitioners.

DEFEATED 2007C67 DEFEATED: POLICY 3.8 SUPPORT OF GRADUATE EDUCATION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to rescind Policy 3.8 Support of Graduate Education.

DEFEATED 2007C66 DEFEATED: POLICY 3.4 EDUCATION OF OTS AND OTAS


Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to rescind Policy 3.4 Education of Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

DEFEATED 2007C65 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: NOT USE FAOTA OR ROH DURING TIME OF SUSPENSION/DISCIPLINARY ACTION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move that members who have received either the Fellow or Roster of Honor awards will not be permitted to represent themselves as such in either written or verbal language use the initials FAOTA or ROH on current correspondence, public announcements, brochures etc. during the time of suspension of their membership due to disciplinary action by the EC. Further, the SOPs of the EC (and corresponding SOPs of the Recognitions Committee) in Section V, #7 (Chairperson Responsibilities) shall be amended to read: “Shall notify the Chairperson of the Recognitions Committee (via the Association staff liaison) of final disciplinary actions from the EC in which an individual’s membership has been suspended or revoked. If that individual is on either the Roster of Fellow or Roster of Honor, the Chairperson of the Recognitions Committee will take appropriate action to notify those individuals that they may not represent themselves as such in either written or verbal language remove those awards for the period of suspendedsion. membership or permanently with notifications as per the SOPs (#11.)”

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C71 ADOPTED: PUBLIC POLICY STAFF TO ADDRESS LEGISLATIVE POLICIES WHICH IMPACT EDUCATION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move that the President direct the Executive Director to address legislative and regulatory policies that impact fieldwork education. (to include fieldwork education).

ADOPTED 200768 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS The Speaker announced that the meeting would be adjourned so that RA members could attend the Welcoming Ceremony, Keynote Address, the Expo Grand Opening and Welcome Address. The Assembly was recessed at 3:40 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2007 The Speaker called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. SERVICE COMMENDATIONS Please refer to the Appendix for a complete list. CRAC REPORT At 9:22 a.m., Preston Peter, CRAC chair, reported 68 Representatives, Officers, and RA Officials present, with 12 non-voting members present, giving a potential of 68 votes with a majority of 35 necessary to carry a motion. AGENDA CHAIR REPORT The Speaker called on Agenda Chair Connie Herold to update the Assembly on the upcoming agenda items. New business item (number 120) was added to the agenda. ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH CORE COMPETENCIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH OT PRACTICE Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge the President to establish an ad hoc committee to establish core competencies for mental health occupational therapy practice. The eight-member committee will include representation from COE, COP, MHSIS, the Mental Health Board Certification review panel, ACOTE, and at-large membership (OT, OTA, OT student). The committee will submit a final report with recommendations to the 2008 RA annual face-to-face meeting. Collaboration with the group developing the model curriculum should be established to ensure consistency and eliminate duplication of effort.

ADOPTED 2007C79 AGENDA B The Speaker recognized Jacqueline Brennan, Massachusetts Representative and Task Group 4 Leader, who presented business items on Agenda B on behalf of the group.


DEFEATED: COE ADDRESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF MENTORS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move that COE address the professional development needs of mentors and the use of mentoring included in the experiential component of clinical doctoral educational programs.

DEFEATED 2007C70 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: EXPLORE NECESSITY OF REQUIRED DUAL SLATE FOR NATIONAL AND RA POSITIONS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 4, I move to charge the Nominating Committee with representation from EC and RACC to explore the necessity of and procedure for the required dual slate as part of the nominations process for all nationally elected positions and RA elected officials and RA committee chairs positions with a report and recommendations to the 2007 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C72 The Speaker recognizes Brent Braveman, SISC Chair and Task Group 2 Leader, who presented items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED: AD HOC COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP PLAN TO FACILIATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR OTA Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, I move to charge the President to appoint a five member ad hoc committee to develop an action plan that will facilitate leadership development for the occupational therapy assistant with a progress report to the 2007 RA Online meeting and final report with recommendations and an action plan to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting. The OTA Representative to the RA and the Board Director elected by an appointed OTA designate will be included in the five-person committee composition.

ADOPTED 2007C44 ADOPTED: REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 2, pending approval of the 2007 proposed Bylaws amendments at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting in St. Louis, I move to adopt the RALT SOP

ADOPTED 2007C41 AGENDA B, CONTINUED The Speaker recognized Denise Chisholm, Pennsylvania Representative and Task Group 1 Leader, who presented items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED: RACC CONSTRUCT SOCIETAL ISSUES STATEMENT RE: PLAY CENTRAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to charge the RA Coordinating Council to construct a societal issues statement identifying the value of play and occupation as central to child development and participation with a report to the 2007 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C34 WITHDRAWN: FIELDWORK RESOURCES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE identify a list of resources (i.e., tangible products that cross practice settings) that address the needs of students, fieldwork educators (OT and non-OT), and academic fieldwork coordinators with a report to the 2007 Online RA meeting that includes development timeline, method of delivery and access, associated costs (development and access), and options for acknowledgment of professional development.

WITHDRAWN 2007C104 ELECTIONS The Speaker reviewed the formal election process with the Assembly and recognized Yvonne Randall, Nominating Chair, to re-introduce the candidates for Speaker and Recognitions Chair. The Speaker announced that the results would be read after the lunch break. The Assembly recessed at 12:00pm, and reconvened at 12:32 p.m. The election results were as follows: Peter Giroux, Recognitions Chair, and Brent Braveman, Speaker. AGENDA B, CONTINUED The Speaker recognized Denise Chisholm, Pennsylvania #2 Representative and Task Group 1 Leader, who continued to


present the agenda items on behalf of the group. DEFEATED: DEVELOP TRAINING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR AFWCS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE and EDSIS work collaboratively to develop training resources and support for AFWCs including, but not limited to, regular educational opportunities and networking opportunities for novice and more experienced AFWCs preferably at the AOTA conference, as well as resources available on the AOTA Web site.

DEFEATED 2007C28 DEFEATED: CREAT HOW-TO GUIDE TO ASSIST AFWCS AND FIELDWORK EDUCATORS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE create specific and detailed fieldwork site development guidelines (i.e., a “How-To” Guide) to assist AFWCs and fieldwork educators in developing fieldwork programs that exemplify best practice in traditional and emerging settings.

DEFEATED 2007C26 DEFEATED: DEVELOP PROCESS VIA AOTA’S WEB FOR POSTING FIELDWORK-RELATED RESOURCES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE develop a process via AOTA's Web site, for posting of fieldwork-related resources and exemplars that are generated by and shared among interested stakeholders. Further, that AOTA create a quick, electronic way for all parties interested in fieldwork to keep abreast with new developments (recommend a One-Minute-Update on Fieldwork).

DEFEATED 2007C24 DEFEATED: CREATE INTERACTIVE LEARNING RESOURCES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE create interactive learning resources that will provide knowledge, understanding, and opportunities for applying new learning for students, OT fieldwork educators, Academic Fieldwork Coordinators, and non-OT fieldwork educators.

DEFEATED 2007C23 DEFEATED: COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP LEARNING MATERIALS AND RESOURCES TO ASSIST FIELDWORK EDUCATORS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE, in collaboration with COP, develop learning materials and resources to assist and support fieldwork educators in the development and enhancement of fieldwork experiences that reflect: • psychosocial factors influencing engagement in occupation • client-centered, occupation-based outcomes, and • clinical reasoning and reflective practice

DEFEATED 2007C27 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: EACH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER INCLUDE INFORMATION RE HOW FIELDWORK IS OPERATIONALIZED Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to charge SISC the that COE to request each SIS to publish information about how fieldwork is operationalized, in one of their quarterly newsletters before the 2009 RA face-to-face meeting. include in one of their quarterly newsletters for each SIS, information about how fieldwork is operationalized in this distinct practice area.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C30 ADOPTED: COE DEVELOP VOLUNTARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAM FOR FIELDWORK EDUCATORS Motion : On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to charge that COE to develop a proposal for a voluntary credentialing program for fieldwork educators, including but not limited to criteria, method of delivery and access, associated costs (development and access), and implementation timeframe, to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C21 ADOPTED: FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR FIELDWORK EDUCATORS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that that COE and CCCPD initiate a feasibility study for the development of a specialty certification program for fieldwork educators with a report due to the 2009 RA face-to-face meeting. as soon as possible.

ADOPTED 2007C22


POSTPONED TO 2007 ONLINE RA Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that the Recognitions Committee develop annual awards for Fieldwork Educator and Fieldwork Site.

POSTPONED TO 2007 RA ONLINE 2007C29 POSTPONED TO 2007 ONLINE RA Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE develop and disseminate Fieldwork Educator and Fieldwork Sites Award Criteria to include but not be limited to ASAP and Academic Fieldwork Coordinators in order to promote Fieldwork Awards at the state level with a report due to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

POSTPONED TO 2007 RA ONLINE 2007C109 DEFEATED: 2007-2017 DECADE OF FIELDWORK AND COE ESTABLISH WORKING GROUP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to declare 2007–2017 as a Decade of Fieldwork and that COE establish a working group with AOTA, CAOT, and WFOT representation to spearhead preparations for international fieldwork summits in 2012 and 2017.

DEFEATED 2007C25 ADOPTED: INTERNATIONAL FIELDWORK COLLABORATION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to charge that COE develop a business plan to promote collaboration of international fieldwork issues, to include but not limited to goals, events, timeframe and costs, by 2009 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C110 DEFEATED: ATTACHMENT A RA PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS TO THE REP AND ALTERNATE REP JD Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to adopt draft Attachment A entitled RA Performance Expectations to the Representative and Alternative Representative JD as an operational guide for Assembly members.

DEFEATED 2007C33 ADOPTED: DISCONTIUE TALK AOTA EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE 2006–2007 FISCAL YEAR Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to discontinue the TALK AOTA discussion site effective at the end of the 2006–2007 fiscal year.

ADOPTED 2007C18 ADOPTED: CURRENCY DISTINGUISHABLE FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that to charge the President request to direct the Executive Director to develop a position in support of distinguishable paper currency for people with visual impairments and actively support efforts by advocacy organizations to secure a court’s decision that would compel the United States Treasury Department to produce distinguishable paper currency with a report of progress at the 2007 Online RA meeting, and at the discretion of the Executive Director such support may include a press release statement. and a court filed amicus curiae brief.

ADOPTED 2007C99 ADOPTED: COE AND WPSIS REVIEW STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION OF WORK PRACTICE IN CURRICULA Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move to charge the COE, in collaboration with the Work Program Special Interest Section, to review standards for entry-level education for inclusion of work practice in curricula, in order to identify strengths and deficits specific to work related entry-level educational preparation with a report and recommendations provided to the 2008 RA annual face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C73 AGENDA B, CONTINUED The Speaker recognized Julie Kalahar, South Dakota Representative and Task Group 5 Leader, who presented agenda items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED AS AMENDED: POSITION PAPER ON UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE


Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to with recommendations from the President, charge the RACC to work with the President to examine vehicles that will identify charge the Commission on Practice (COP) to establish a Task Group to develop an professionally published official document that identifies the value and role of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants in collaborating with government, health care, and building industry professionals in designing new residential communities, home modification programs, and legislation/incentives to facilitate the incorporation of the Principles of Universal Design to promote occupational performance with report back to 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C83

DEFEATED: EARLY INTERVENTION PRE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to charge the Commission on Practice (COP) and the Commission on Education (COE) to jointly report on the early intervention (birth to 3 years) content in educational programs for occupational therapy, making recommendations for nationwide identification and recognition of common training elements, and using gathered information to develop strategies to address barriers to entry for occupational therapy practice in Early Intervention programs. Report to 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C74 ADOPTED: EARLY INTERVENTION CONTENT IN OT/OTA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move that the President establish an ad hoc committee to include members from the Commission on Education (COE), the School System SIS, the Education SIS, the Sensory Integration SIS, and the Developmental Disabilities SIS to analyze and report how educational content prepares Occupational Therapy practitioners to meet the needs of children and families in early intervention programs (birth to 3 years) at all degree levels for occupational therapy. Report to 2008 RA face-to-face meeting with recommendations.

ADOPTED 2007C106 ADOPTED: STATE AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION OF STATE REGULATIONS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move that the President charge the Executive Director to request that the state affairs group investigate state statutes and regulations regarding state early intervention training requirements. Report to 2008 RA face-to-face meeting with recommendations.

ADOPTED 2007C107 ADOPTED: EVIDENCE-BASED LITERATURE REVIEW FOR EARLY INTERVENTION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to charge the President to direct the Executive Director to direct resources to conduct an evidence-based literature review on the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Services and Early intervention by the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009.

ADOPTED 2007C108 ADOPTED: QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS AD HOC REPORT TO TASK GROUP FOR DISCUSSION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move that the President direct the Executive Director to implement the preparatory action items outlined in that the 2007 Qualified Mental Health Practitioners Ad Hoc report be submitted to a Task Group at the 2007 RA for discussion and possible implementation of the recommended preparatory action items that could can be initiated consistent with the strategic plan and within the resources of the Association with an update due to the 2007 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C20 ADOPTED: LONG TERM INITIATIVES FOR MENTAL HEALTH FROM QMHP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move that the President direct the Executive Director to develop a comprehensive, multiyear plan to address the long term initiatives needed to advance the role of occupational therapy in mental health services and systems with a report to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C112 ADOPTED: INSERT LANGUAGE INTO MODEL PRACTICE ACT TO CLARIFY Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to charge the President to direct the Executive Director to insert the following language into the Model Practice Act, that will assist state legislators and regulatory bodies to clarify that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants providing services outside of the scope of occupational therapy practice who


use their professional titles and designations will not be in violation of state occupational therapy practice acts. subject to Board approval, the suggested language would be inserted as a new section into Article III (specifically “3.12 Titles and Designations”) with report back to 2007 RA Online meeting. The language is as follows: 3.12 Titles and Designations (1) a licensed occupational therapist may use the words “occupational therapist,” “licensed occupational therapist,” or any words, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including OT and OT/L, that identifies the person as a licensed occupational therapist in connection with:

(a) his or her name or place of business; and (b) any activity, practice or service, so long as he or she is at all times in conformance with the requirements of this act when providing occupational therapy services.

(2) A licensed occupational therapy assistant may use the words “occupational therapy assistant,” “licensed occupational therapy assistant,” or any word, title, letters, or other appropriate designation, including OTA or OTA/L, that identifies the person as a licensed occupational therapy assistant in connection with:

(a) his or her name or place of business; and (b) any activity, practice or service, so, long as he or she is at all times in conformance with the requirements of this act when providing occupational therapy services.

ADOPTED 2007C78 ADOPTED: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN FEEDING, EATING, AND SWALLOWING Motion: On behalf of Task Group 5, I move to adopt the revised 2000 document, now titled Specialized Knowledge and Skills in Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing for Occupational Therapy Practice–Attachment: B.1.a.

ADOPTED 2007C76 The Speaker recognized Denise Chisholm, Pennsylvania #2 Representative and Task Group Leader 1, who presented items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED AS AMENDED: FIELDWORK RESOURCES 2 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that COE, in collaboration with EDSIS and COP, identify a list of current and projected resources (i.e., tangible products that cross practice settings) to address the learning and professional development needs of students, fieldwork educators (OT and non-OT), and academic fieldwork coordinators in order to provide opportunities for acquisition of the skills and competencies needed to prepare future practitioners for best practice in traditional and emerging settings with a report to the 2007 Online RA meeting that includes development timeline, method of delivery and access, associated costs (development and access), and options for acknowledgement of professional development. The groups (COE, EDSIS and COP) should at minimum address networking, education/developmental guidelines, site development, opportunities for application, and psychosocial issues. Further the groups should consider the centennial vision and six focus areas in its work. as well as the information reported by the Ad Hoc Committee to Explore and Develop Resources for OT Fieldwork Educators.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C125 ADOPTED: REP AND ALT REP PERFORMANCE SUGGESTION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 1, I move that the Speaker direct the RALT to revise the draft Attachment A entitled RA Performance Expectations for inclusion in the RA Rep Prep Manual by the 2007 Online RA meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C123 The Speaker recognized Claudette Reid, Michigan Representative and Task Group Leader 6, who presented an item to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED: NATIONAL ELECTED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS TO BEGIN JULY 1 Motion: On behalf of Task Group 6, I move to charge BPPC to prepare Bylaws amendments to change the assumption of office for nationally elected volunteer positions to begin on July 1. I further charge BPPC to present these amendments to the membership for a vote at the 2007 Annual Business Meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C91 AGENDA C


The Speaker recognized Terry Giese, Illinois Representative and Task Group 3 Leader, who presented agenda items to the Assembly on behalf of the group. ADOPTED: SIX CATEGORIES AS CENTENNIAL-FOCUS AREAS FOR PROFESSION AND ASSOCIATION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to adopt the following six categories as “centennial-focus areas” to guide the future of our profession and work of our Association to guide the work of our association in order to support and promote the future of the occupational therapy profession: (1) Children and Youth, (2) Productive Aging, (3) Mental Health, (4) Work and Industry, (5) Health and Wellness, and (6) Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation effective immediately.

ADOPTED 2007C59 DEFEATED: SISC TO REORGANIZE IN THE FORMAT OF SIX CENTENNIAL FOCUS AREAS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge the chair of the SISC to reorganize the SISs in the format of the six “centennial focus areas” of (1) Children and Youth; (2) Productive Aging; (3) Mental Health; (4) Work and Industry; (5) Health and Wellness; and (6) Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation, with a 1-year transition period and final report to the 2008 Representative Assembly. Special attention must be given to how to best address cross-cutting sections (i.e., education, management, and technology), and the SIS leadership should work closely with the executive director in organizing this transition to ensure that operational implications relating to membership, publications, and the Web site are appropriately addressed.

DEFEATED 2007C57 ADOPTED: CENTENNIAL FOCUS AREAS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge the RA Coordinating Council to evaluate how each body of the Assembly relates to and can support the six centennial focus areas of (1) Children and Youth; (2) Productive Aging; (3) Mental Health; (4) Work and Industry; (5) Health and Wellness; and (6) Rehabilitation, Disability, and Participation. The RACC will provide a report to the 2008 RA face-to-face meeting including specific strategies and activities to support the six Centennial focus areas.

ADOPTED 2007C119 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT A: SIS FORMATION/REORGANIZATION/DISSOLUTION TO SIS SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to adopt the revised Attachment A: SIS Formation/Reorganization/Dissolution to the SIS SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C51 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT B: SIS SUBSECTION FORMATION/REORGANIZATION/DISSOLUTION TO SIS SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to adopt the revised Attachment B: SIS Subsection Formation/Reorganization/Dissolution to the SIS SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C52 ADOPTED: REVISED ATTACHMENT C: SIS NETWORK FORMATION/REORGANIZATION/DISSOLUTION TO SIS SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to adopt the revised Attachment C: SIS Network Formation/Reorganization/Dissolution to the SIS SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C53 ADOPTED: ATTACHMENT D SIS LISTSERV DISCUSSION GROUP FORMATION/DISSOLUTION TO THE SIS SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to adopt Attachment D: SIS Listserv Discussion Group Formation/Dissolution to the SIS SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C54 ADOPTED: REVISED SIS SOP Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to adopt the revised SIS SOP.

ADOPTED 2007C55 ADOPTED: OT PRACTICE TO DEVELOP EXEMPLAR SERIES–OT AND OTAS PARTICIPATION-FOCUSED


Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge the President to direct charge the Executive Director to request OT Practice to develop an “exemplar” series to highlight occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants engaging in “participation”-focused assessment evaluation and intervention across the continuum of rehabilitation and disability, with a progress report to the 2008 RAannual faceto-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C58 DEFEATED: AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS FOR AOTA STUDENT MEMBERS AND NEW PRACTITIONERS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move that the President establish an ad hoc committee to formulate mentor relationships for AOTA student members and new practitioners (0-5 years). The committee should include: one member of current student leadership position, one new practitioner (0-5 years of experience) with past leadership experience at state or national levels, and two members from the Special Interest Sections Council (one OT and one OTA). The ad hoc committee will develop a pilot mentorship program with a report back to the 2007 RA face-to-face meeting.

DEFEATED 2007C50 ADOPTED AS AMENDED: MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge the President to direct the Executive Director to create opportunities at each annual conference, beginning with the 2008 Annual Conference, to educate students, and practitioners and state affiliate presidents on the formation of effective mentoring relationships and self-advocacy. A report with quantitative and qualitative feedback about membership response to this proposed mentoring activity will be made to the 2008 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED AS AMENDED 2007C122 ADOPTED: AOTA POLICY ON HUMAN RIGHTS Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge the Speaker to charge the BPPC to give formal consideration to the WFOT Statement on Human Rights, when reviewing the present Association Policy 5.4 “Equal Rights for Human Beings,” as part of the current BPPC rotation cycle and procedures, to consider incorporating global perspectives and updating with language reflective of the Centennial Vision. Report back to 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C115 DEFEATED: SUPPORT FOR THE UN CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge the President that the American Occupational Therapy Association take an active leadership role in encouraging the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by doing the following:

• Officially endorse the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to promote participation of individuals with disabilities world-wide;

• Publicize and educate AOTA members about the Conventions and the endorsement with an announcement on the AOTA Web site and an article in OT Practice;

• Encourage the World Federation of Occupational Therapists to officially endorse the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to promote participation of individuals with disabilities world-wide; and

• Charge the AOTA President to write a letter to President George W. Bush, urging him to sign the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities;

• Encourage AOTA members to contact their Senators and members of Congress to take action in support of the Disability Conventions, as relevant legislation comes before the Congress.

Due date for completion is 2008 RA. DEFEATED 2007C100

ADOPTED: UN CONVENTION Motion: On behalf of Task Group 3, I move to charge Occupational Therapists in Foreign Countries Rep in collaboration with the originator of the original motion, to review the document entitled “Support for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” for review and recommendations with report to the 2007 RA Online meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C121


ADOPTED: SCHEDULE CONFLICT OF RA MEMBERS WHO ALSO PRESENT AT CONFERENCE Motion: I move to charge the President to work collaboratively with the conference committee to schedule all RA members who are also conference presenters to be scheduled to present at conference at times that do not conflict with RA meetings as scheduled, to start with 2008 RA face-to-face meeting.

ADOPTED 2007C120 ADJOURNMENT The Speaker, Wendy Hildenbrand, stated that the agenda had been completed, and requested that the new and outgoing officials step forward to be recognized by the Assembly. Yvonne Randall, Nominating Committee Chair, swore in the following new officials: Brent Braveman, Speaker and Peter Giroux, Recognitions Chair. There being no objections, the Speaker adjourned the 2007 Representative Assembly at 4:49 p.m. sine die. Approved by the Minutes Review Committee on July 17, 2007.

Wendy Welch-Gillen, OTR/L Recorder


MOTION SUMMARY

MOTIONS ADOPTED NUMBER TITLE 1 Examination of AOTA Position on Entry-Level Education for the Occupational Therapist 3 Availability of American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) on an Established Full-Text Database 4 Increase Volumes of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy Available Online MOTIONS DEFEATED NUMBER TITLE 1 Examination of AOTA Position on Entry-Level Education for the Occupational Therapist 2 Early Intervention Pre-professional Training 5A & B Motions to request Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

Moratorium on Accreditation of Additional Entry-level Doctoral Programs and Master’s Degree as the Required Entry Level Into the Profession


APPENDIX A REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE COMMENDATIONS LIST Francie Baxter; Irena Blaszkiewicz; Mary Rose Brayton; Jacqueline Brennan; Elizabeth Chiariello; Linda Curry; Joanna DeSanto; Deborah Murphy Fischer; Terry Giese; Emily Groth; Yvette Hachtel; Heidi Hanley; Kay Harmon; Elizabeth Lannigan; Kristen Lindeman; Tracy Milius; Deborah Oblath; Carole Pauw; T. Preston Peter; Claudette Reid; Judith Sehnal; Sheri Strand; Jan Stube. ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE COMMENDATIONS LIST Mary Beth Dillon; Marie DiMatties; Elizabeth Dowler; Lorie Heinrich; Louise Herden; Sherri Lee Judah; Taunia Kerner; Cheryl Lee; Mary Jane McNamee; Timothy Reistetter; Michelle Savrann; Rebecca Simon; Gayle Smith; Jane Sorensen; Winfield White. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS, OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS Carolyn Baum; Mary Kay Currie; Gerri Duran; Linda Fazio; Wendy Hildenbrand; S. Maggie Reitz. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Karen Parker Davis; Yolanda Griffiths; Lawrence Zachow.

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