Connections 2022 Share Your Story

Submission deadline Summer edition: 10 October, 2022.

Theme: Spotlight on Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (AT) is any item, piece of equipment, software program, product system or interior design and associated building requirements and materials that are used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. According to the WHO - "One billion people need assistive products today and more than two billion people around the world are expected to need at least one assistive product by 2030".

Topics

• The role of Assistive Technology in the future
• Positive developments in Assistive Technology
• Key challenges for OTs in Assistive Technology

All submissions are assessed on their merit and relevance to inform and engage members/ readers and are therefore vetted by editorial team. This includes editing to ensure the article meets the editorial guidelines.

Submission Guidelines

• Articles can run for either 650 words (approx.) for a one page article, or 1,300 words (approx.) for a two page article. The word count excludes references and about the author.
  • Articles should be written for a national audience, and offer learnings that will be relevant beyond the publication date
  • The tone of the article should be clear, confident and approachable—think ‘smart casual’
  • Ensure you (and ideally another peer) have proof-read the article so that it is free from error
  • Multiple sub-headings are encouraged to help structure the article
• Please supply two+ topic photos with captions
  • If people are included, first seek their permission to publish the photo
  • Ensure photos are as high-resolution as possible 3MB / 300dpi
• Include a brief ‘About the Author’ section at the end of the article
  • One to two sentences that offer an overview/background of the author
  • Author Photo 3MB / 300dpi
• Connections isn’t the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
  • While references are encouraged, the article should be less academic and more of an engaging story
• OTA reserves editorial oversight to approve articles and edit for clarity and brevity
• If you have any questions or would like to float an article idea, please email us at  communications@otaus.com.au