BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:miotaspringcon2026 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com MIOTA Spring Virtual Conference 2026//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T120000Z DTEND:20260418T130000Z SUMMARY:Integrative CBIT in UE Rehabilitation: A Holistic Approach to Pain Management DESCRIPTION:Is providing evidence-based interventions to improve the mental health and well-being of hand therapy clients a struggle for you? The psychological challenges faced by clients after hand and upper extremity injuries pose difficulties for hand therapists.in a high demand\, face passed\, productivity driven environment. Comprehensive care requires ongoing assessment and treatment of psychological well-being to foster positive outcomes. Cognitive Behavioral Informed Therapy (CBIT) interventions offer a valuable approach to assisting clients in navigating the intricate physical and psychological ramifications of hand and upper extremity injuries. This session will equip hand therapists with the skills to integrate CBIT into their comprehensive programs. Interventions encompass activity rest cycling\, values-based goal setting\, and support groups\, among other things.\nThe World Health Association views health as the combined state of physical and psychosocial well-being. Hand therapists frequently encounter multifaceted patient needs encompassing physical and psychological health. This presentation addresses the unique interplay between psychological adjustment to physiological impairment. Equipping hand therapists with the knowledge\, abilities\, and self-assurance to use principles Cognitive Behavioral Informed Therapy (CBIT) will solidify our position as healthcare leaders.\nAt the end of this presentation\, participate will be able to …\n1. Define the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Informed Therapy and its unique application to hand and upper extremity practice.\n2. Examine the impact of psychological challenges on patient/client outcomes in a traditional hand and upper extremity practice.\n3. Formulate hand therapy intervention plan(s) that include principles of Cognitive Behavioral Information Therapy. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:49ab4fa6620baecb9d2e67af10171499 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/49ab4fa6620baecb9d2e67af10171499 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T130000Z DTEND:20260418T133000Z SUMMARY:MiOTA Membership Update DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:c71fe33091c749c9491b3c3c9b5f30e9 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/c71fe33091c749c9491b3c3c9b5f30e9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T133000Z DTEND:20260418T143000Z SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Reflex Integration in School Based Practice DESCRIPTION:Description: This course will provide an overview of pain including the statistics\, what the US is doing to impact pain\, numerous pain assessments as well as how to select the right type of pain assessment. Additional information will address treatment approaches.\nAttendees will be able to:\nIdentify at least three manifestations \;of pain that impact life satisfaction and occupational engagement.Identify 3 pain assessments that can be incorporated into practice by a health professional.Identify a pain assessment that can be used for each type of client: client with cognitive or communication disorders \;\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:0878012789ba154d4616777d204b66c0 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/0878012789ba154d4616777d204b66c0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T143000Z DTEND:20260418T150000Z SUMMARY:Fall Conference Updates & Lottery Winners! DESCRIPTION:During this session there will be an announcement of the "winner" for fall conference registration.\nAdditionally\, we would like to encourage you to share your knowledge. The "Call for Papers" ends April 18. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:350deb21ba6b6ddbf0edb565c5634b4c URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/350deb21ba6b6ddbf0edb565c5634b4c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T150000Z DTEND:20260418T160000Z SUMMARY:Implicit Bias and DEAI (Diversity\, Equity\, Accessibility & Inclusion) DESCRIPTION:PRE_TEST LINK \;\n\nPOST TEST LINK\n\nVIDEO LINK: \;Implicit Bias Don't Put People in Boxes\nDisclaimer\, it is a religious video at the very end.\n\n\nImplicit Bias and DEAI (Diversity\, Equity\, Accessibility & Inclusion) have become central if not polarizing topics in media\, entertainment\, politics\, education\, and healthcare. Statistics\, lawsuits\, and legislation about disparities in hiring\, educational opportunities\, racial\, and ethnic participation in media abound. Also important\, is data showing that implicit bias in health care affects hiring personnel\, as well as health outcomes for minoritized or marginalized individuals\, groups\, and populations. Ethnic and gender homogeneity in the Occupational Therapy workforce increase the potential for Implicit Bias occurrences in our profession.\nPresently in Michigan\, participation in Implicit Bias seminars is required at businesses\, academic institutions\, and for licensure in many health professions. Although more research is needed\, there is some evidence that implicit bias seminars have helped to reduce stereotyping in healthcare students. It is likely that collegial discussions may also help moderate unconscious bias and actions among occupational therapy personnel.\nThe aim of this presentation is to identify and address concerns related to implicit bias in health care. Content will address challenges as well as strategies for minimizing  \;undesirable outcomes stemming from potentially adverse implicit bias responses. This interactive seminar will define key terms such as Implicit Bias and DEAI. Attendees will have an opportunity to help identify relevant challenges in the clinical\, academic\, and work settings.  \;Practical solutions will be explored to help empower attendees to enact changes individually and collectively. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:6f5a834dd1934fbb4a6fef15a0daf27d URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/6f5a834dd1934fbb4a6fef15a0daf27d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T160000Z DTEND:20260418T170000Z SUMMARY:The Impact of Poor Sleep on Pain and Occupational Performance-The Self-Perpetuating Downward Cycle that is Affecting Your Patients! DESCRIPTION:Participants will be able to:\nDescribe the bidirectional relationship between sleep and painIdentify functional consequences of poor sleep across OT practice areasRecognize sleep-related red flags during OT evaluationIntegrate sleep-informed strategies into OT intervention planning\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:80fb05780594e6a75ad15e994bb38cfd URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/80fb05780594e6a75ad15e994bb38cfd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T170000Z DTEND:20260418T180000Z SUMMARY:Human Trafficking DESCRIPTION:FINAL SESSION SURVEY\n\nLINK TO TED TALK\n\nDiscover how prevalent human \;trafficking is in the US. Explore the statistics and places it happens\, as well as why it occurs. Gather insight into what \;can happen to a victim physically and emotionally when they are trafficked. Learn why a victim stays in this and \;not reach out for help and why they often stay silent. Leave with helpful information on how to prevent trafficking as well as how to treat and restore its lasting. Ms. Flores will discuss how it is that no one saw the signs of a child being trafficked and \;her path of survival. It is a story that \;will make you angry\, cry and laugh and give you hope that we can \;help others from this horror. Learn the red flags of a person being trafficked\, the emotional implications this has on victims and how to help them heal.\nThe session will teach the audience a more in depth look at the effects of trafficking upon a person\, including a special rarely seen video from the eyes of a trafficker.\n\nObjectives\nLearn how prevalent Human Trafficking is in the US\, the statistics and why this \;is occurring \;\nHear a survivor's story firsthand \;\nLearn what can happen to a victim physically \;and emotionally when they are trafficked and their \;mindset.\nHear therapeutic recommendations on restoring victims and how to stop this from continuing. CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:712c33ace67c380d666df265c2f603a2 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/712c33ace67c380d666df265c2f603a2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T180000Z DTEND:20260418T183000Z SUMMARY:Meet the MiOTA Board and Become Involved DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:169434c0aedc6976268a761965dcc635 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/169434c0aedc6976268a761965dcc635 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T183000Z DTEND:20260418T193000Z SUMMARY:Lymphedema Management for Occupational Therapy Practitioners DESCRIPTION:This presentation offers a clear overview of lymphedema\, including basic classifications\, common causes\, and current treatment models such as complete decongestive therapy. It also highlights key differences between lymphedema\, lipedema\, and chronic venous insufficiency to support better understanding and patient education. \n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:6ca7501ffb31649f5f3067e2ba980249 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/6ca7501ffb31649f5f3067e2ba980249 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T193000Z DTEND:20260418T200000Z SUMMARY:Highlights from Lobby Day & Advocacy on the Road! DESCRIPTION:\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:f64855941196e61a320ed5b9b7828b06 URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/f64855941196e61a320ed5b9b7828b06 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260420T181418Z DTSTART:20260418T200000Z DTEND:20260418T210000Z SUMMARY:Advocacy Updates DESCRIPTION:LINK TO PRESENTATION\n\n\n CATEGORIES: LOCATION:VIRTUAL SEQUENCE:0 UID:1ca42c637b0d2cf9499b25f506e1ea8c URL:http://miotaspringcon2026.sched.com/event/1ca42c637b0d2cf9499b25f506e1ea8c END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR