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Mar 2025
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Ep 61: 2025 Advocacy Updates: Navigating...

Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L
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2025 Advocacy Updates: Navigating a New Congress, New Presidency, and New Initiatives

The start of 2025 has had a lot in store for us as we navigate a new congress, a new presidential administration, and all that is being proposed as a result of these individuals settling into their new positions. This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am helping you stay informed and navigate the whirlwind of changes and updates from the federal government. 

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In this episode, I cover:

  • The effects of President Trump’s “anti-DEI” executive orders on occupational therapy and the broader healthcare system. 
  • RFK Jr. was officially appointed the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), leaving people speculating on what this means for vaccinations. 
  • The broader implications that are surfacing as a result of Elon Musk being appointed head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
  • Additional policies in the works in Congress and what it means if they are to be passed. 


In the midst of the overwhelming amount of updates that came out of the first couple of months of 2025, my message to you is this: Pay attention, be involved, and become a member of AOTA. This is a fantastic way to advocate, even if you don’t have the bandwidth to do something specifically on your own.



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