St. Louis District Virtual Event — July 30th @ 7:00 PM
The August 4th Missouri Ballot: What OT Practitioners Need to Know

With the August 4th election just days away, join us Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 PM for a timely and important virtual presentation from MOTA’s Co-Directors of Practice, Lindsay Bright, OTD, OTR/L and Maria Lindbergh, MOT, OTR/L, ECHM (AKA “Lindsaria”)!

This presentation provides a nonpartisan overview of the Missouri August 4th ballot and its potential implications for occupational therapy practice. Participants will examine how proposed constitutional amendments may affect healthcare funding, Medicaid services, school-based OT, clinic operations, and advocacy efforts — and will learn practical ways to engage in advocacy and support policies that impact occupational therapy practitioners and the clients they serve.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the constitutional amendments on the August 4th Missouri ballot and explain which amendments may impact occupational therapy practice.
2. Describe the citizen initiative petition process in Missouri and explain how Amendment 4 could affect occupational therapy advocacy efforts.
3. Analyze the potential effects of Amendment 5 (Income Tax Removal) on occupational therapy service delivery, clinic operations, and healthcare reimbursement.
4. Explain how changes in state revenue and education funding could impact school-based occupational therapy services, including staffing, caseloads, and service delivery.
5. Discuss the potential impact of Amendment 5 on Medicaid-funded occupational therapy services and client access to care.
6. Identify advocacy actions occupational therapy practitioners can take to educate others and participate in the legislative process.

Speakers: MOTA Co-Directors of Practice

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual