To influence national policy

1. Raise awareness among individuals, health care providers, policy makers, programme planners and Regional Health Authorities of the value of occupational therapy.

2. Advocate for and assist in recruitment of adequate numbers of occupational therapists to fill employment vacancies in public and private sectors in all practice areas.

3. Collaborate with the boards of other professions related to medicine and the Ministry of Health to re-vitalize the Council of Professions Related to Medicine.

4. Have a voice and contribute to research, and policy making for delivery of public health and social services.

To develop the workforce

1. Support professional development of members by providing continuing education opportunities, and facilitating mentorship and supervision as required.

2. Promote occupational therapy as a career option among secondary school students and educators and host a Careers Day in January 2005.

3. Participate in the Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists Scientific Conference in Barbados July 2005.

4. Collaborate with the Regional Health Authorities and private health and education institutions to recruit adequate numbers of occupational therapists to meet the population needs.

To lead innovation in occupational therapy practice and research

1. Maintain a website promoting the application of evidence in practice and supporting excellence in practice. www.ttota.org

2. Form collaborative initiatives with agencies that lead to innovative occupational therapy service delivery models.

To promote the importance of occupation as a route to and outcome of health and wellbeing.

1. Utilize national media (print and broadcast) and the internet to raise public awareness of the value of occupation and its impact on the state of health and wellbeing.