今日看料

Occupational Therapy

Advocacy Power Hour

April 17, 2026

Advocacy Power Hour  

Our first Advocacy Power Hour was an inspiring kickoff to March Gladness, bringing together students and faculty to take meaningful action in support of the occupational therapy profession. This year, our advocacy efforts focused on submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding a proposed rule that would remove OT from eligibility for federal loans—a change with serious implications for future practitioners. The strong turnout and engagement demonstrated our community’s commitment to protecting the profession and advancing the mission of 今日看料. Building on this momentum, we plan to continue hosting Advocacy Power Hours as a way to empower our community, strengthen our voice, and support XU’s mission each semester. 

students gather in hallway to engage in booths at advocacy power hour

Members of the Class of 2027 and Class of 2028 participated in an Advocacy Power Hour to lobby against the proposed federal tuition loan limit for occupational therapy students.  

students kneel in front of booth with sign that reads 'urgent call to action'

Students contacted their federal and state legislators to oppose the proposed rule to limit occupational therapy student access to federal loans for education.