http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/ot_1/archive/2009/04/27/the-slagle-lecture-new-insight-into-ot-s-ongoing-struggle-for-recognition.aspxI have been studying the history and concept of occupational therapy for the past 21 years, mentored mostly by people like the late Helen Hopkins, the late Gail Fidler, ADVANCE columnist Jane Sorensen, and Texas educator Kitty Reed. The founders' names,enCommunityServer 2.1 SP2 (Debug Build: 61120.2)http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/ot_1/archive/2009/04/27/the-slagle-lecture-new-insight-into-ot-s-ongoing-struggle-for-recognition.aspx#42337Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:54:37 GMT06d5312c-37b9-406e-be84-460d8d21f4fc:42337Katherine Collmer<p>When I graduated from the Springfield College (MA) OT graduate program 11 years ago, I remember feeling lost and deserted. &nbsp;There simply were no jobs...just plenty of OTs. &nbsp;My professors had spent a great deal of time and energy encouraging us to get out there and promote OT! &nbsp;They emphasized to us that OTs typically did not market ourselves and that it was time to do that! &nbsp;I recall thinking, &quot;Why is it now my responsibility when the profession hadn't done much up till now? &nbsp;There aren't even any jobs for us!&quot; &nbsp;That was 11 years ago and I am sorry to admit that I am just now finding my way toward connecting with my community, healthcare workers, parents, and politicians to make my contribution toward promoting my profession! This post has been inspirational to me. &nbsp;Thank you!</p>