{"id":1706,"date":"2024-12-03T14:29:55","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-coto.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=1706"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:51:58","slug":"newsletters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/news\/newsletters\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The College regularly communicates with occupational therapists by email regarding changes to standards, mandatory registration requirements, public consultations and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to access archived issues before 2023, please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:communications@coto.org\">communications@coto.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/visitor.r20.constantcontact.com\/manage\/optin?v=001bbYz45KucXpc_YIcZ2xhpPz6lsklXAq579lxWxORhx88mlMkRAHnQs22TkJO0mmjTeFm2Cq_1uVnvHox_zFRi-UOsQtQcr_gr_W1UeNb4i51DYuy8n8oZCkA_Fmun-mawYuoFrbanJu8MDELl_gHxY7L_ogMcJeWgjF95pTiTUItQl7RysWlsqllPhFUucb4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up to receive our College newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section-block has-fade-in-up  align wp-block-acf-content-section\" id=\"section-newsletter-archive\">\n    <div class=\"section-header \">\n        <h2>Newsletter Archive<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"content-section\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"accordion-stack-wrap \">\n    <div class=\"accordion-stack\" >\n        <div class=\"accordion-stack-inner\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"accordion-details has-fade-in-up block_01716e1b070553e33c5b6259cb35aa21\" data-open=\"false\" >\n        <div class=\"accordion-summary\" id=\"summary-block_01716e1b070553e33c5b6259cb35aa21\" aria-controls=\"content-block_01716e1b070553e33c5b6259cb35aa21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title\" >2026<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <rect x=\"45\" y=\"20\" width=\"8\" height=\"60\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n                    <rect x=\"20\" y=\"45\" width=\"60\" height=\"8\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-summary -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"content-block_01716e1b070553e33c5b6259cb35aa21\" aria-labelledby=\"summary-block_01716e1b070553e33c5b6259cb35aa21\" >\n            <div >\n                <div class=\"accordion-content-inner\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4lCkCg4\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4lCkCg4\">March 2026<\/a><br><em>Board Election Results, 2026 Annual Renewal, Q&amp;A on Occupational Therapy Billing, and More<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4kFDhXU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">February 2026<\/a><br><em>Message from the Registrar, Unwritten Standards, Board Elections, and More<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/January-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=n4SqjHfrkLY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 2026<\/a><br><em>2026 Annual Learning Plan, Board Opportunities, Insights to Support Your Practice, Updated MAiD Practice Guidance, and More<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n    <\/div><!-- .accordion-details -->\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"accordion-details has-fade-in-up block_b2884eefab3538c05f50c6f8c44ae6a7\" data-open=\"false\" >\n        <div class=\"accordion-summary\" id=\"summary-block_b2884eefab3538c05f50c6f8c44ae6a7\" aria-controls=\"content-block_b2884eefab3538c05f50c6f8c44ae6a7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title\" >2025<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <rect x=\"45\" y=\"20\" width=\"8\" height=\"60\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n                    <rect x=\"20\" y=\"45\" width=\"60\" height=\"8\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-summary -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"content-block_b2884eefab3538c05f50c6f8c44ae6a7\" aria-labelledby=\"summary-block_b2884eefab3538c05f50c6f8c44ae6a7\" >\n            <div >\n                <div class=\"accordion-content-inner\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/December-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=J471XK7Gzqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">December 2025<\/a><br><em>New Guidance for Lap Belts, Consultation on the Code of Ethics, Nominations to the Board and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/November-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=JM8xUL-aOAc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">November 2025<\/a><br><em>Case Study on Funding Concerns, New Risk Resource, Elections, Annual Report and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/October-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=BB1Y5P9ltoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">October 2025<\/a><br><em>Occupational Therapy Month, QA Requirements Due October 31, Spotlight on Consent, Health Information Custodians, Practice Webinar November 19 and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4gFpAX8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">September 2025<\/a><br><em>Message from Registrar &amp; CEO Gillian Slaughter, QA Reminder, Practice Q&amp;A and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/June-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=UR1yDoaQg4A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">June 2025<\/a><br><em>Year in Review, Measles Update, Insights from Investigations and More<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/May-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=MW7AqjNCnmk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/May-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=MW7AqjNCnmk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2025<\/a><br><em>New IPC Privacy Handbook, Update on National Remote Practice, Renewal Reminder and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4jSIUjZ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4jSIUjZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2025<\/a><br><em>&#8220;Am I Practising?&#8221; Resource, New Practice Resource Service Video, New &#8220;As of Right&#8221; Legislation, and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/425dVtA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/425dVtA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">March 2025<\/a><br><em>Board Elections Results, Fieldwork Capacity Survey, Delegation Q&amp;A, and More.<br><\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/439IP6q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">February 2025<\/a><br><em>Election Update, Professional Boundaries, Lessons from QA, and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3CAytkY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 2025<\/a><br><em>New Opportunities, 2025 QA Learning Plan, Board Nominations, and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n    <\/div><!-- .accordion-details -->\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"accordion-details has-fade-in-up block_ea96feeb5dc0c9079367038f9360177a\" data-open=\"false\" >\n        <div class=\"accordion-summary\" id=\"summary-block_ea96feeb5dc0c9079367038f9360177a\" aria-controls=\"content-block_ea96feeb5dc0c9079367038f9360177a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-title\" >2024<\/div>\n            <div class=\"accordion-toggle\">\n                <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"27\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <rect x=\"45\" y=\"20\" width=\"8\" height=\"60\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n                    <rect x=\"20\" y=\"45\" width=\"60\" height=\"8\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-summary -->\n        <div class=\"accordion-content\" id=\"content-block_ea96feeb5dc0c9079367038f9360177a\" aria-labelledby=\"summary-block_ea96feeb5dc0c9079367038f9360177a\" >\n            <div >\n                <div class=\"accordion-content-inner\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/December-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=gYxp0JwkaI0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">December 2024<\/a><br><em>Happy Holidays, Quality Assurance Update, 2025 Board Nominations, and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/November-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=m3k2pRlySWo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">November 2024<\/a><br><em>Gift Giving Q &amp; A, Insights and Accountability in Investigations, Increased Funding for Veterans, and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/4htgYTi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">October 2024<\/a><br><em>QA Requirements Due October 31, Coroner&#8217;s Report on Death from Transfer Pole, Clients Driving with a Suspended License, and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3BpYMcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">September 2024<\/a><br><em>Quality Assurance Requirements, Updated Practice Guidance, Surveillance, Discretionary Reporting and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail-api.constantcontact.com\/July-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=st0gf6eTWOE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">July 2024<\/a><br><em>Record Keeping Trends and Issues, ODSP Virtual Guide, QA Reminders and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3L2iAVf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">June 2024<\/a><br><em>Annual eLearning Module, Tax Receipts, Managing a Privacy Breach, Use of Externs Q &amp; A, and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3yvr5oD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2024<\/a><br><em>New Privacy Legislation Presentation, May 31 Renewal Deadline, Wellness Resources, Complaints Information and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3w8xp4J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2024<\/a><br><em>Renewal Reminder, Case of the Month: Working with OTAs, Responding to Investigations, New Board Executive and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/March-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=HlOwEdmF25E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">March 2024<\/a><br><em>Annual Renewal, Tax Receipts, Board Elections Results, April Board Meeting and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3UHVAAY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">February 2024<\/a><br><em>New Strategic Priorities, Competency Assessment Feedback, &#8220;Culture, Equity, &amp; Justice&#8221; Survey, ABA Resource and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/493Ss6f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 2024<\/a><br><em>Board and Committee Opportunities, Q&amp;A on Testimonials and Google Reviews, Communications Tips and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n    <\/div><!-- .accordion-details -->\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"accordion-details has-fade-in-up 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class=\"accordion-content-inner\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3GQ8ogj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">December 2023<\/a><br><em>Happy Holidays, Updates to Interprovincial Virtual Services, 2024 Board Nominations and Mor<\/em><em>e.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3TrY5Xy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">November 2023<\/a><br><em>New Privacy Legislation Resource, Snapshot of Complaints, Documenting Group Interventions, Psychotherapy Q&amp;As, Annual Report and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3Q72M5I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">October 2023<\/a><br><em>Happy OT Month! Q&amp;A on Managing Unavoidable Conflicts of Interest, Reminders for QA and Insurance, Practice Subcommittee Opportunity, and More.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3LUtixN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">October 2023 &#8211; Governance Newsletter<\/a><br><em>Modernizing College Governance: Practice Subcommittee Opportunities, Updates on Board Reform and New Electoral Districts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/September-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=iSwktSGMUFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">September 2023<\/a><br><em>Recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Case of the Month, QA and Insurance Reminders, and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/August-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=yfCw_syeLM8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">August 2023<\/a><br><em>QA Update, Seasonal Illness, School Guidance and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/June-News-and-Updates-From-the-College.html?soid=1121620156777&amp;aid=NfKUg9Tzg8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">June 2023<\/a><br><em>New QA Activities Released, Standards of Practice in Effect, Webinar Q&amp;As Now Available, Year in Review and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3BUeKJi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">May 2023<\/a><br><em>Updated Standards of Practice and Webinar Recording, New QA Activities Release in June and more<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3mWx800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">April 2023<\/a><br><em>Quality Assurance Survey Results, Renewal Reminders, Standards of Practice Webinar and more<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3yT5wLB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">March 2023<\/a><br><em>Standards of Practice Preview and May Webinar, Billing Questions, Quality Assurance Update and more<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3YgPjLq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">February 2023<\/a><br><em>QA Program Survey, Update on New Standards of Practice, Emergency Class Consultation and New FAQ, Voting Deadline and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/conta.cc\/3CXryPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">January 2023<\/a><em><br>Revisions to the College Logo, Technical Upgrades at the College, Quality Assurance Updates, Upcoming Board Elections, and More<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .accordion-content -->\n    <\/div><!-- .accordion-details -->\n\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><!-- .accordion-stack -->\n<\/div><!-- .accordion-stack-wrap -->\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"content-section-block has-fade-in-up  align wp-block-acf-content-section\" id=\"section-employer-newsletter\">\n    <div class=\"section-header \">\n        <h2>Employer Newsletter<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"content-section\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Do you employ occupational therapists in Ontario? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/resources\/employer-newsletter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.coto.org\/resources\/employer-newsletter\/\">Learn more about COTO&#8217;s dedicated employer newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College regularly communicates with occupational therapists by email regarding changes to standards, mandatory registration requirements, public consultations and more. 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