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Welcome to Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association
KOTA, or the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association, is the professional association of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and students of occupational therapy in the Commonwealth. Membership is voluntary and represents the voices of our members. KOTA's occupation is protecting your occupation!
Members lead and guide KOTA to support the ever-evolving practice of occupational therapy in medical, educational, community, and non-traditional settings. The purpose of the organization, as described in its bylaws, is to serve the interests of its members, promote access to occupational therapy services, and represent the profession to the public.
KOTA is a nonprofit 501 (c)6 organization; contributions or gifts are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
We invite your membership and welcome your participation!
Upcoming Events
Fall DPAMS: November 7th, 2026
November 07, 2026 | 9:00 AM
TJ Samson Health Pavilion
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2026 KOTA Annual Conference
The KOTA 2026 Annual Conference is on September 18-19, 2026 at Murray State University's Health Science
Campus in Paducah, KY.
Looking for lodging during the conference? KOTA has secured special-rate hotel rooms for attendees at the Drury Inn & Suites in Paducah, KY. Click here to explore your options!
Rooms are limited, so make sure to plan ahead! Please make your reservations by Saturday, August 1, 2026. For more detailed information about the hotel, click here.
2026 KOTA State Conference: Call for Papers
Call for papers is now open for the 2026 KOTA Conference!
Submission Due Date: June 30th
Location: Murray State University - Health Science Campus, Paducah KY
Conference Theme: Advocacy
Click here to access the form: 2026 KOTA State Conference Call for Papers
Become a 2026 KOTA Conference Vendor
KOTA & OT Potential: Information and Membership Benefits
We are excited to announce a partnership with OT Potential which gives KOTA members new & exciting perks. We love that this will bring increased visibility to Kentucky OT practitioners. And, here are some of the perks of being In the directory for you:
Make it easy for clients to find you
Have your own landing page
Be on the OT Directory map
Find fellow OTs & OTAs
Find jobs!
Click here to learn more!
Get Involved with the Northern District of KOTA!
Are you looking for ways to get more involved with the Northern District of KOTA? Reach out to Angela Boyd, OTD, MOTR/L at [email protected]! KOTA is eager to connect with members who want to make an impact in our community. Angela will be hosting exciting events at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and is ready to coordinate with anyone interested in participating. Let Angela know you're interested, and she’ll be happy to share upcoming opportunities to get involved!
