1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode of AOTA Podcasts, we explore the unique challenges and inspiring opportunities for occupational therapy practitioners serving rural and underserved communities. Our guests, Kalyn Briggs, PhD, OTR/L, CLA and Tim Dionne, PhD, OTR/L, share real-world experiences, highlight innovative models of care, and discuss how OTPs can bridge gaps in access to health services. Listeners will learn about key resources, advocacy efforts, and opportunities to build professional networks that support rural practice. &amp;nbsp; Resources: APA Preparing for practice in rural communities CMS Rural Health Strategy Rural Health Information Hub: Education and Training of the Rural Healthcare Workforce Rural Health Information Hub:&amp;nbsp; Your First Stop for Rural Health Information University of Washington School of Medicine Rural Programs If you'd like to join AOTA's Rural Therapy Community of Practice: please be sure to complete this survey to be added to our roster: https://surveys.aota.org/s3/Rural-Therapists-CoP-Membership-Enrollment-Survey The Journal of Rural Health Rural and Remote Health Journal The Australian Journal of Rural Health AOTA Podcast https://www.aota.org/publications/podcasts/aota-podcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36364020/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36364020