Esther Bell

Name and Contact

Training and Advanced Certifications

  • University of California Los Angeles 1951 BS Physical Education

  • University of Southern California 1953 Certificate in Occupational Therapy

  • Texas Women’s University 1972 MA Occupational Therapy

Area(s) of Expertise

  • Rehabilitation of Spinal Cord injured and Stroke

  • School Systems

  • Quality improvement

  • Bylaws and policies

Awards and Honors

  • Texas Occupational Therapy Association OTR of the Year 1971

  • Texas Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Merit 1995

  • American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows 1980

  • Warm Springs Foundation Philanthropic Award 1995

  • Warm Springs Foundation President’s award 1996

  • Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership award given by Texas Woman’s University 2009

  • Certificate of Appreciation for Distinguished Service, American Occupational Therapy Foundation 1996

  • American Occupational Therapy Association service awards, numerous years

Leadership Accomplishments and Passions

  • Council on Basic Professional Education (CBPE) 1966-1972

  • Planning Committee member CBPE

  • Commission on Practice Representative 1968-71, Chair 1983-1986

  • Nominating Committee, Chair 1976

  • Recognitions Committee, Chair 1976-78

  • Representative Assembly 1971-1978

  • Ad hoc committee for Association Priorities 1973

  • Bylaws, Policies and Procedure Committee in various capacities 1979-2004

  • Secretary to AOTA and Voting Member of Executive Board 1978-1982 and 1986-1989

  • Quality Assurance Consultant 1982 -83

  • Parliamentarian for AOTA – 1989 -2004

  • On initial board for AOTPAC 1978-80

  • Served on numerous task forces focusing on strategic planning and professional development

  • Texas Occupational Therapy Association accomplishments

  • Vice Chairman, Alamo South District 1960-62

  • Recognitions Committee Chair 1966 and 1972

  • Council on Practice Representative to AOTA 1968-71

  • Conference Planning 1960

  • Texas Representative to AOTA 1971-1977

  • Chairman Committee on Policy Statements 1975

  • Chairman Long Range Planning Committee

  • Licensure Planning

  • Vice President 1977-79 and 1989-1994

  • President 1994-1998

  • Initiated development of Trialliance (PT, OT, Speech) in Texas 1994-1995

  • Passions : Outcome measurements for quality improvement in patient care; bylaws; policies

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