Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday healthcare practice – but what does thoughtful, ethical AI use look like in occupational therapy? 

Join associate professor and occupational therapist Michael Jensen and our new host Soëla Bandaly to explore how large AI language models are showing up in occupational therapy education and practice, and how OT clinicians can engage with them critically and intentionally. They unpack prompt engineering in accessible terms, consider practical ways OTs can use AI today, and key considerations around safety, confidentiality, and professional responsibility. Together, they also look ahead to what AI integration in occupational therapy may mean for students and the future of the profession while keeping human judgment and occupation at the center.

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Et si le calme était une occupation à part entière? Natasha Dumont-Carey, ergothérapeute qui tisse le yoga, la méditation et la pleine conscience dans son approche clinique, se joint à l’animatrice Soëla Bandaly pour plonger au cœur de la présence, de la lenteur et du ressenti. 

Ensemble, elles explorent comment le mouvement intérieur, la respiration et l’ancrage peuvent transformer non seulement la relation thérapeutique, mais aussi la façon dont on habite notre propre quotidien. Elles revisitent la frontière entre faire et être, questionnent le rythme qui nous porte, et mettent en lumière la puissance des pratiques qui ramènent au corps et au sens. 

Une conversation douce, profonde et éclairante, qui rappelle que chaque souffle, chaque instant, peut devenir un espace de reconnexion et d’ancrage.

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In her final episode as CAOT host, Justine Jecker is joined by Paula Rowland, an OT turned organizational scholar and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Richard Kellowan, a clinician–educator with two decades of experience across Canada, Ireland, and the UK, for a reflective and forward-looking discussion on the evolving landscape of the profession.

The trio explores how occupational therapy has transformed over the past two decades, how personal perspectives shift from training to mid-career practice, and how OTs can navigate increasing system complexity while elevating their role. Together, they imagine bold, thoughtful directions for strengthening and stewarding the profession for the next generation.

Plongez au cœur de l’identité professionnelle en ergothérapie avec cet épisode animé par Soëla Bandaly, qui met en lumière le parcours multidimensionnel de Danielle Boivin, ergothérapeute forte de plus de 20 ans d’expérience.

Cet échange explore comment les ergothérapeutes peuvent affirmer leur rôle, se positionner dans des milieux parfois rigides et oser sortir du cadre traditionnel. Danielle partage son parcours professionnel riche en découvertes, ses motivations à imaginer et innover, ainsi que ses réflexions sur la santé mentale, la passion durable et le leadership au quotidien. Un épisode profond, inspirant et pleinement ancré dans la réalité de la profession.

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Women’s health-focused occupational therapists Amanda Hall and Katherine Lemay join host Justine Jecker for a conversation that shines light on the roles, realities, and health experiences of women, both as clients and as the majority of OTs and OTAs.

Despite over a century of women-led practice, dedicated spaces to explore women’s health remain limited. This episode considers women’s occupations, persistent global inequities, and the implications of male-centered research.

Delve into this important and historically underrepresented topic to understand how women’s health is understood and addressed, and how occupational therapy can better support women’s wellbeing.

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Explore how occupational therapy can play an important role in supporting individuals experiencing pelvic pain, incontinence, trauma, and perinatal challenges with occupational therapists, educators, and leaders Lara Desrosiers and Karina Jackson.

Pelvic health is a deeply personal and often overlooked aspect of daily life that influences emotional, physical, and mental well-being—one that occupational therapists are well positioned to address.  Lara and Karina join host Justine Jecker to share their clinical experience and advocacy journey and shed light on the growing recognition of pelvic health within the profession. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, accessibility, and the integration of mind-body approaches across diverse practice settings in Canada.CAOT/ACE

Découvrez le programme Auto-ajuste, une initiative conjointe de l’Association canadienne des ergothérapeutes et de la CAA qui vise à aider les conductrices et conducteurs à adapter leur véhicule à leurs besoins afin d'assurer une conduite plus sécuritaire et confortable. 

L'animatrice Soëla Bandaly s'entretient avec Brenda Grant, ergothérapeute et collaboratrice du programme pour discuter d'outils pratiques, des formations offertes et des façons d’organiser un événement Auto-ajuste dans sa communauté. Cet épisode, diffusé dans le cadre du Mois de l’ergothérapie, souligne l’apport essentiel des ergothérapeutes à la sécurité routière et au bien-être au quotidien.

Explorez l’accessibilité comme pilier d’une société véritablement inclusive! Bien au-delà du respect des normes, elle vise à permettre à chacun de se déplacer, d’habiter, de participer et de profiter d'un environnement physique, social et culturel de façon sécuritaire, autonome et digne.

Dans le cadre du Mois de l’ergothérapie, et en lien avec la Conférence canadienne sur la réadaptation à la conduite automobile et le transport (18–19 novembre 2025 à Ottawa), l’animatrice Soëla Bandaly accueille Stéphanie Gamache. Ensemble, elles discutent des enjeux d’accessibilité du domicile et de l’environnement, de l’importance de favoriser l'accès sans obstacle aux activités de plein air, ainsi que du rôle que chaque ergothérapeute peut jouer dans la création de milieux plus inclusifs.

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Driving is one of the most complex occupations that humans engage in, requiring a combination of physical, cognitive, neurological, and mental skillsets, which makes it a field that occupational therapists are uniquely suited to provide support in. 

 In this third episode of our five-part bilingual OT Month accessibility series, Tamalea Stone and Maura DuLong, OTs with decades of clinical experience in the field, explore the state of driver rehabilitation practice in Canada, join host Justine Jecker to discuss opportunities to advance clinical, academic, and research work in this area, and reflect on why driver rehabilitation is a cornerstone of occupational therapy practice. 

This November, join OTs and other driver rehabilitation specialists from across the country at the Canadian Driving Rehabilitation and Transportation Conference in Ottawa, alongside the launch of the Canadian Driving Rehabilitation Practice Network.

The will host participants from across Canada representing the full spectrum of mobility industry stakeholders, including occupational therapists, driving instructors, mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers and suppliers of adaptive driving equipment, researchers, regulators, clients, family, community, educators, decision makers, and funders.

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From environmental assessments to inclusive policy development, occupational therapists have a unique role to play in making air travel more accessible.  

Our guests this episode join us from Université Laval: Ernesto Morales is an OT and professor with a background in architecture and design whose research focuses on inclusive accessibility and design solutions; and David Gotti is a PhD candidate and occupational therapy student who has researched accessibility and inclusion in international air travel extensively.

Together, with host Justine Jecker, they explore strategies such as educating airline staff, advising on environmental modifications, and advocating for accessible aircraft design to reduce barriers in air travel. Listen in for insights on the evolving role of occupational therapy in creating accessible, supportive travel experiences in this second episode of our five-part bilingual OT Month accessibility series.

The Canadian Driving Rehabilitation and Transportation Conference in Ottawa will host participants from across Canada representing the full spectrum of mobility industry stakeholders, including occupational therapists, driving instructors, mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers and suppliers of adaptive driving equipment, researchers, regulators, clients, family, community, educators, decision makers, and funders.

Register now!

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