Abstract Form (pdf)

Accommodation Detail

(Paper/Exhibits/Minimovies)

Dear Members,

General Instruction
• Language - ENGLISH
• Original Scientific papers (individual and collaborative) from AIOTA members are welcome for presentation.
• A generalized presentation should preferably be avoided.
• For presenting a paper both competitive & non competitive, registration for the conference is mandatory.
• Papers / Exhibits / Minimovies that doesn't confine to the standards would not be entertained.
• Best Minimovie will be given an appreciation certificate.
• For scientific presentation Conference Registration in Mandatory.
• All queries related to scientific program should be addressed to Chairman, Scientific Program Committee.

Abstracts: Instructions for Submission
• Abstracts Papers reaching after the dates specified will not be considered.
• Contributors to the scientific program are required to return the enclosed REPLY FORM, duly filled, along with the ABSTRACT FORM.
• Members interested in participating in more than one category should send separate Abstract Forms along with Reply Form for each category.
• For each competitive category only one entry is allowed.
• Members will not be allowed to participate in category for which Abstracts have not been submitted.
• The authors should submit a structured abstract with headings: objective of study, methods, results and conclusion.
• Abstracts may also be submitted electronically by e-mail to Chairman Scientific Program Committee (oticon2012@yahoo.in & vijaybatras@gmail.com) or send a soft copy (CD) within the specified date. Authors should also send 2 hard copies of same within a week's time.
• The content of the Abstracts should be accurate, self contained, concise, legible, relevant and of correct length duly typed in Arial with font size of 12. It should be typed on the Abstract Form and should not exceed 200 words.
• Xerox copy of the Abstracts Form is acceptable.
• Abstract Forms can be downloaded from AIOTA Conference section of www.aiota.org, www.oticon2012.com.
• Hand Written Abstract will not be accepted.

Papers: Instructions for Submission
• Papers are invited which describe developments in areas of policy, practice and education in Occupational Therapy.
• All papers should have research based origin, a solid theoretical basis or be an evaluation of recent practice development.
• Preparation of the study / paper should be based on GUIDELINES TO AUTHORS that can be obtained from, April-July issue (each year) of Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy or on AIOTA Website: www.aiota.org
• Participants will be allowed to present only that paper which is accepted and not any other paper at the last moment.
• Time allotted for paper presentation under competitive category for each paper is 10 minutes only.
• Time allotted for paper presentation under Noncompetitive category for each paper is 8 minutes only.
• Paper presentation in absentia will not be allowed. However in circumstances beyond control Chairperson of the Scientific Program Committee will use her discretion and may grant permission to the co- author, to read the paper.
• Prior to the conference, copies of the scientific paper under Competitive Category will be sent to two judges specialized in the particular field who will be appointed by the Scientific Committee of AIOTA.
• KEM YOUTH TALENT AWARD is for members who have graduated from the Occupational Therapy Program as specified in the Scientific Awards and Trophy Section. The certified copy of a relevant certificate to this effect must be enclosed with the Abstract.
• The decision of the Scientific Program Committee is final with respect to acceptance of Abstracts / papers and also regarding allotment of time and duration of presentation.
• All correspondences related to the Scientific Program should be sent to Chairperson, Scientific Program Committee.
• For competitive category submit 5 copies of paper before the last date (Two as per IJOT guidelines). First page of paper should contain a complete title along with author's details & place of research.
• For Noncompetitive category submit 3 copies of paper before the last date (Two as per IJOT guidelines). First page of paper should contain a complete title along with author's details & place of research.

Student Participation: Instructions for Submission
• The poster size for poster presentation should not exceed 3ft X 3ft. Three dimensional presentations are not allowed.
• The surface area of the model for model presentation should not exceed 4ft X 3ft.
• The time limit for street play is 10min & 10 participants.

Introduction

Dear Colleagues and Students,

Sight Seeing Places, Goa

Welcome Message

	The 49th Annual National Conference of AIOTA is scheduled from 16th to 18th January 2012 at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Goa. We have great pleasure in inviting you all to the Golden land of Beaches/ Temples/ Churches and festivity. The theme of the conference is "Occupational Therapy: An ultimate solution for functional living". It will bring together the knowledge and experience of persons who have excelled in their respective disciplines/fields, so that it becomes a real academic bonanza for all the participants.
On behalf of AIOTA, Goa branch of AIOTA members, I welcome the delegates & not to forget my dear students in making this conference a great success that will be remembered down the ages.
Dr. Judaline Lyn Cantem Organizing Secretary, OTICON 2012

THEME

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: AN ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR FUNCTIONAL LIVING

Occupational therapy is an essential service and resource to prevent & restore the impairment as well as to promote and support health and well-being for the people.

Occupational therapists are independent health professionals having skills and knowledge to provide an evidence-based approach to help others identify, engage in and achieve their desired potential in their occupations. Occupational therapists build relationships with consumers, other professionals and decision-makers to promote a vision for a well-designed health human resources workforce.

An integrated occupational therapy service is delivered across acute and community hospitals and community and intermediate care. Occupational therapy is generally recognized as a profession that is developing and reacting to change by embracing its occupational nature. Within this, there is also recognition that not all practitioners find it easy to attain or retain an occupational, client-centered focus to their work.

The Occupational Therapists recognize that a sustainable and effective integrated health human resources workforce is essential to respond to the health needs of the population. All people should have access to the right professionals at the right time in their communities throughout their lifetimes. OT believes that effective health human resources planning are informed by evidence in order to respond to existing and projected population health needs.

Every year AIOTA is providing with an opportunity to report on the innovative work that you have been carrying out within your practice, academic or research area and also to share your ideas with fellow professionals. It ultimately influences the future of the profession.

Scientific Programs related to the theme are based on the following topics:

SPECIAL EVENT

Organizing committee of OTICON-2012 is announcing Special event in association with All India Occupational Therapists' Association.

Name of the event: Essay competition.

Topic for essay competition (any one of the 3):

• Changing the aspects of Occupational Therapy to compete with current & future India.
• New perspective for Occupational Therapy in India.
• Need for change in current Occupational Therapy in India.

Registration Details

The registration categories and fees are listed in the registration form. The duly completed form with the payment should reach the Organizing secretariat at the address given in the registration form. Registration will be valid only on the date of receipt of payment instrument. Registration fees will be calculated as applicable on the date of receipt of the payment of instrument.

Overseas Delegates

Delegates from other countries need to be registered as per the registration fee details. International funds & delegates fees will be accepted only in INR

Mode of payment

Offline payment: You can make your payment through “Demand Draft” for the appropriate amount in favor of “OTICON-2012” payable at Thane, Maharashtra.

The conference organizers are not responsible for postal delays/ failure of delivery by post or failure of electronic communications.

Please keep the receipt along with the registration details safe and produce them at the registration counter while checking in at the conference venue. This is mandatory.

• Part payment is not accepted.
• Payments strictly according to the Registration fee chart.
• Cheques will not be accepted.
• Post graduate students will be considered as Member or Non member delegate.
• Undergraduate students who are not student member will be considered as non-member delegate.
• Non renewal of Life membership (Members in Arrears) up to 1995 will be treated as non members.
• Registration is mandatory for all members of the AIOTA, Non- members/ Associate Delegate members, spouses & for their children above 6 years of age, Students members & Overseas Delegates including the office bearers of the National & its state branches of AIOTA.
• To avoid inconvenience & difficulties, Registration may be done well in advance. We discourage last minute registration to avoid inconvenience to all parties concerned.
• For the purpose of Conference Registration, Provisional Members will be considered as Members.
• International funds & delegates fees will be accepted only in INR.

Refund Policy

Registration Fees

Conference Registration Fees Includes:

• Admission to attend Pre- conference COTE
• Inaugural ceremonies
• Breakfast/ Lunch/ High Tea (during 3 conference days)
• Banquet
• Delegate kit
• DJ nite

Goa Conference- Registration Form (pdf)

Goa Conference- Reply Form (pdf)

Scientific Award

Scientific Awards/ Trophy

Sponsors Details

• Please send the matter for your advertisement.
• We would appreciate if full payment is made at one time well in advance.
• International funds & delegates fees will be accepted only in INR
• Kindly arrange the sponsorship by DD or cheque in favor of OTICON-2012 payable at Thane, Maharashtra Address for correspondence

We would appreciate if full payment is made at one time. International funds & delegates fees will be accepted only in INR Kindly arrange the donation by DD or cheque in favor of OTICON-2012 payable at Thane, Maharashtra or log on to www.oticon2012.com.

Address for correspondence- Conference Secretariat: OTICON 2012

Last Date Of Submitting Entries

All the entries for both competitive & noncompetitive categories of scientific session should reach Scientific Chairperson within specified date at his mailing address.

Cultural Programme

Theme of Cultural night: DUM MARO DUM

Categories of competition-

Dance
Group- Not more than 10 participants
Solo

Songs
Group or Duet
Solo
Mimicry, Fashion show, etc.

Rules & Regulations
The participants must be Occupational Therapist.
Every event duration must not be more than 10 minutes.
The participants should send the entry for the competition one month
(15th December, 2011) advance to the Cultural committee
In charge or Conference Secretariat: OTICON 2012.
The decision of the judges will be final & must be accepted by the
participant without any arguments or discussion.

The format for the entry as follows:

• Name of the participant/s:
• Name of the competition:
• Name & address of the institution if representing the institution:
• Duration of the event:
• Contact no. of any participant: