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Non-profit OrganizationsMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
AOTA is the national professional association for occupational therapy, established in 1917 to represent the interests of practitioners and students and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services. It serves more than 213,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and internationally. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, the nonprofit organization operates within the non-profit sector to advance the profession and support its members. AOTA's programs are directed toward ensuring the quality of occupational therapy services, expanding consumer access to health care, and promoting the professional development of its members. It educates the public, sets professional standards, and advocates to improve health care. The organization therefore functions as a resource and leadership body for the occupational therapy community.