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Women's History Month Trail-Blazing OT Healers:
Elenor Clarke Slagle
Susan Cox Johnson
Isabel G. Newton

In 1917 the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy was founded by three women, and three men. Four years later this organization would be renamed the
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

It's incredible that 3 woman were instrumental in the formation of this important organization at a time when they didn't even have the right to vote!

The 3 amazing women founders are:
Eleanor Clarke Slagle - the director of the occupational therapy department at Phipps Psychiatric Clinic at Johns Hopkins. In Chicago, she established the Henry B. Favill School of Occupations, the first professional training school for occupational therapists.

Susan Cox Johnson was an arts and crafts teacher in Manhattan and director of occupations committee for the New York state. She taught occupational therapy at Columbia University and advocated for “using crafts to redirect thoughts, strengthen bodies, and regain confidence” (AOTA, 2017).

Isabel G. Newton was the third female founder of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy and served as its first Secretary.

Their leadership, courage and innovation laid the groundwork for the transformative work done by the 125,000 + OTs who improve lives throughout the US every day.

Thank you Eleanor, Susan and Isabel!

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TOGETHER we improve clinical outcomes & lives

TOGETHER we help people sit upright & dignified to engage in the world around us. That's Engage love 💙

TOGETHER we help people heal wounds and sit confidently & comfortably. That's Matrix love 💙

TOGETHER we help people be their very best.
That's teamwork 🫶

August is Happiness Happens Month!

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- Visiting with friends and families
- Enjoying the great outdoors
- Dining with friends
- Participating in activities

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