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The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT PractitionersThe Dept. of Ed. Executive Order - A Special Episode with Abe Saffer, a Senior Legislative Representative at AOTAYesterday, after President Trump signed the Executive Order related to the Dept. of Education, I sat down with Abe Saffer (AOTA Senior Legislative Representative) to discuss the immediate and potential long-term implications for OT practitioners and those we serve.In this episode, we discuss the recent executive order signed by President Trump regarding the Department of Education. We also explore the implications of significant staff layoffs, the potential impact on school-based occupational therapy practitioners, and the shift of power to state education departments. The conversation also highlights AOTA's response to these changes and the financial implications of...
2025-03-2116 minThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT PractitionersShaping Education Policy Through Advocacy as a School-Based OTIn this episode, the roles are switched as host Jayson Davies takes the guest seat, being interviewed by Abe Saffer, a federal lobbyist for the American Occupational Therapy Association. Together, they discuss the power of advocacy in the OT profession. Learn about Jayson’s journey and the important role that AOTA plays in shaping education policy. Tune in to be inspired and find ways to take action!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify the key roles that advocacy plays at different levels within the occupational therapy profession.Learners will understand the i...
2024-09-0359 minThe OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT PractitionersAre OT Practitioners, Mental Health Providers?Abe Saffer and Dr. Miranda Virone are here to dive into the roots of occupational therapy’s involvement in mental health, uncover current challenges, and explore practical strategies for integrating effective mental health interventions in schools.If you're looking to expand your impact and equip yourself with the necessary skills and knowledge to address these kinds of challenges, or are just curious about the evolution of school-based mental health strategies, this discussion is for you. Tune in to learn more!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify strategies for ad...
2024-05-201h 09The OT Schoolhouse Podcast for School-Based OT PractitionersOTS 91: What the Every Student Succeeds Act means for OTPs with Abe Saffer, MPMOur role in special education was established in 1775 with the passing of The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. A lot has changed since then and we now have what is called the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA.In this episode of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast, we are welcoming Abe Saffer, MPM. Abe is the Senior Legislative Representative for AOTA and I asked him to come on the show to share with us how laws created and updated in Washington D.C. impact us as practicing school-based OTs. Specifically, we will be discussing how I...
2022-01-3148 min
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentMovie Nightcap: The Reserve Collection, Vol. 3 by Abe Saffer, Nate FisherPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/337108 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Movie Nightcap: The Reserve Collection, Vol. 3 Series: #3 of The Reserve Collection Author: Abe Saffer, Nate Fisher Narrator: Jill Tighe, Abe Saffer, Nate Fisher Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 2 minutes Release date: June 26, 2018 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: From the ongoing podcast Movie Nightcap comes the Reserve Collection, a series of exclusive episodes featuring hosts Jill Tighe, Abe Saffer, and Nate Fisher. Each episode is a journey of discovery, fueled by beer. The hosts are joined by special guests and the conversations span from well-thought-out critiques to the most a...
2018-06-2603 min