UAB's Moyers President-Elect of National Occupational Therapy Group

BIRMINGHAM, AL — UAB’s Penelope Moyers, Ed.D., is president-elect of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Moyers is professor and chair of the UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Department of Occupational Therapy, part of the School of Health Related Professions. Moyers assumes her term as president-elect in April, and begins her 3-year term as president of the 35,000 member organization in April of 2007.

March 20, 2006

 

BIRMINGHAM, AL — UAB’s Penelope Moyers, Ed.D., is president-elect of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Moyers is professor and chair of the UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) Department of Occupational Therapy, part of the School of Health Related Professions. Moyers assumes her term as president-elect in April, and begins her 3-year term as president of the 35,000 member organization in April of 2007.

“I am honored to be given this opportunity by AOTA's members to serve the Association and the profession,” Moyers said. “I have been truly overwhelmed with all the expressions of support from across the county, and I am looking forward with great anticipation and excitement to my term as president-elect. Together, we will continue to address the important issues facing occupational therapy and move our profession forward.”

AOTA is the professional organization for occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. Practitioners work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems and mental illness. Occupational therapy helps people regain, develop and build skills that are essential for independent functioning, health and well-being.