the professional association for
occupational therapists. The bylaws of the AOTA identify its purpose as “acting as an advocate for occupational therapy in order to enhance the health of the public in its medical, community, and educational environments through research, education, action, service, and the establishment and enforcement of standards.” The address of the American Occupational Therapy Association is 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box 31220, Bethesda MD 20824-1220.