Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L
@billwongotr.bsky.social
I am an occupational therapist by trade. I am licensee for TEDxAlmansorPark. I am also a 3x TEDx speaker. I am also an autistic self advocate. AOTA Autism CoP Co-facilitator. The legacy I want to leave behind for my life is to be a global citizen.
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Being able to participate in this @projdandelion.bsky.social video during TEDNext was sure one of the highlights of my occupational therapy professional career when it is all said and done.
Being able to participate in this @projdandelion.bsky.social video during TEDNext was sure one of the highlights of my occupational therapy professional career when it is all said and done.
I typically do about 20-40 hours of continuous needs assessment for the TEDx events I run. I do that much because I want to make sure the events I run are professional- no matter how many people come to my events.
April 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I typically do about 20-40 hours of continuous needs assessment for the TEDx events I run. I do that much because I want to make sure the events I run are professional- no matter how many people come to my events.
I don’t think people in OT understands how hard I prep for TEDx events. I treat prep for these events seriously because I know these events represent the university I am teaching at.
April 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
I don’t think people in OT understands how hard I prep for TEDx events. I treat prep for these events seriously because I know these events represent the university I am teaching at.
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I know TEDxAlmansorPark events are remote still. But, even so, TEDxAlmansorPark events are committed to make a difference for the world we live in. The next event on deck is May 17 from 9 am to 1 pm PST on Zoom.
I know TEDxAlmansorPark events are remote still. But, even so, TEDxAlmansorPark events are committed to make a difference for the world we live in. The next event on deck is May 17 from 9 am to 1 pm PST on Zoom.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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I know TEDxAlmansorPark events are remote still. But, even so, TEDxAlmansorPark events are committed to make a difference for the world we live in. The next event on deck is May 17 from 9 am to 1 pm PST on Zoom.
I know TEDxAlmansorPark events are remote still. But, even so, TEDxAlmansorPark events are committed to make a difference for the world we live in. The next event on deck is May 17 from 9 am to 1 pm PST on Zoom.
I am glad I showed up at a TEDx event tonight. There are always nuances in being in charge of TEDx events. Keeping up as a licensee is crucial!
April 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I am glad I showed up at a TEDx event tonight. There are always nuances in being in charge of TEDx events. Keeping up as a licensee is crucial!
In today’s uncertain times thanks to Trump et. Al, doing due diligence on how others run TEDx events will be crucial.
April 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
In today’s uncertain times thanks to Trump et. Al, doing due diligence on how others run TEDx events will be crucial.
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@ot-expert.bsky.social I think some OTP’s might like this.
@ot-expert.bsky.social I think some OTP’s might like this.
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March 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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@ot-expert.bsky.social I think some OTP’s might like this.
@ot-expert.bsky.social I think some OTP’s might like this.
I will NOT watch any TED talks by Elon Musk or JD Vance. Although I am a TED/TEDx talks fan, I don’t have to like every TED/TEDx talk that are out for the public to consume.
March 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I will NOT watch any TED talks by Elon Musk or JD Vance. Although I am a TED/TEDx talks fan, I don’t have to like every TED/TEDx talk that are out for the public to consume.
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This is also important! If we don’t protect public media, we will lose another means to combat misinformation.
This is also important! If we don’t protect public media, we will lose another means to combat misinformation.
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This is also important! If we don’t protect public media, we will lose another means to combat misinformation.
This is also important! If we don’t protect public media, we will lose another means to combat misinformation.
I don’t take missing OT conferences lightly. But when it is a matter of the opportunity to be with the most powerful movers and shakers in the world and advocate for OT (and I know this opportunity is a bit cost prohibitive for many in OT), this makes it a very tough decision on my end.
February 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I don’t take missing OT conferences lightly. But when it is a matter of the opportunity to be with the most powerful movers and shakers in the world and advocate for OT (and I know this opportunity is a bit cost prohibitive for many in OT), this makes it a very tough decision on my end.
I think I am now qualified to give Gabby Marshall some advice for her future OT career. She will have to learn how to deal with awe struck families and/or patients… especially given her connections with Caitlyn Clark and her past college basketball successes.
February 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I think I am now qualified to give Gabby Marshall some advice for her future OT career. She will have to learn how to deal with awe struck families and/or patients… especially given her connections with Caitlyn Clark and her past college basketball successes.
I know Elon Musk has been featured on TED talks for 4+ times, but I am refusing to watch them.
February 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I know Elon Musk has been featured on TED talks for 4+ times, but I am refusing to watch them.
Sometimes I think a few levels ahead and/or deeper of my professional peers. Public media is a space where you sometimes can’t wait too long to take action.
February 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Sometimes I think a few levels ahead and/or deeper of my professional peers. Public media is a space where you sometimes can’t wait too long to take action.
I just did some digging- Elon Musk appeared on TED talks 4 times. With what’s going on in the world now, I wonder if his TED talks will be as hated as the TEDx talk by the mom of one of Columbine’s shooters.
February 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
I just did some digging- Elon Musk appeared on TED talks 4 times. With what’s going on in the world now, I wonder if his TED talks will be as hated as the TEDx talk by the mom of one of Columbine’s shooters.
I want to help any TEDx teams who are considering folks who got laid off from CDC, NIH, etc. as speakers for their events in the near future. I want to use my background as a health professional to make a meaningful difference!
February 18, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I want to help any TEDx teams who are considering folks who got laid off from CDC, NIH, etc. as speakers for their events in the near future. I want to use my background as a health professional to make a meaningful difference!
If OT profession is wondering why I want OT/OTA academics and/or students to PUBLISH TEDx talks? As an insider, I know TED is super strict with health content. OT/OTA academics and/or students have an edge on making sure the content that is intended to be publisher doesn’t sound like medical advice.
February 12, 2025 at 3:48 AM
If OT profession is wondering why I want OT/OTA academics and/or students to PUBLISH TEDx talks? As an insider, I know TED is super strict with health content. OT/OTA academics and/or students have an edge on making sure the content that is intended to be publisher doesn’t sound like medical advice.
Not many people in OT gets a chance to have heart to heart talks with editor in chief of major newspapers or leadership of NPR. But, I had an opportunity last week with TEDx’s head of licensing. Honestly, this turned out to be the proudest moment of self advocacy that I have to date.
February 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Not many people in OT gets a chance to have heart to heart talks with editor in chief of major newspapers or leadership of NPR. But, I had an opportunity last week with TEDx’s head of licensing. Honestly, this turned out to be the proudest moment of self advocacy that I have to date.
Some OTP’s and OTS’s might think it is no big deal in trying to assume my call for action is for them to deliver TEDx talks instead of organizing TEDx events. Actually, it is a big deal because they are 2 distinctly different actions and they need to start realizing their social blunders.
February 11, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Some OTP’s and OTS’s might think it is no big deal in trying to assume my call for action is for them to deliver TEDx talks instead of organizing TEDx events. Actually, it is a big deal because they are 2 distinctly different actions and they need to start realizing their social blunders.
A classic mistake many OT/OTA academics still make- THERE IS A DIFFERENCE between giving a TEDx talk vs. publishing a TEDx talk. They are not the same and nobody is allowed to do both at the same TEDx event. Doing both at the same event is “eating cake AND having cake”, which is a no-no!
February 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A classic mistake many OT/OTA academics still make- THERE IS A DIFFERENCE between giving a TEDx talk vs. publishing a TEDx talk. They are not the same and nobody is allowed to do both at the same TEDx event. Doing both at the same event is “eating cake AND having cake”, which is a no-no!
But, people from many different walks of life and backgrounds can be TEDx event licensees. This include high school, undergrad, and graduate students. This includes professionals from various fields. The common denominator is that they all want to make a difference in their communities.
February 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
But, people from many different walks of life and backgrounds can be TEDx event licensees. This include high school, undergrad, and graduate students. This includes professionals from various fields. The common denominator is that they all want to make a difference in their communities.
However, there are still people in OT who still don’t understand this. You need certain qualifications to be an editor in chief of a newspaper- this includes a relevant degree. This means member of the public most likely aren’t qualified to be editors in chief of newspapers.
February 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
However, there are still people in OT who still don’t understand this. You need certain qualifications to be an editor in chief of a newspaper- this includes a relevant degree. This means member of the public most likely aren’t qualified to be editors in chief of newspapers.
Op ed’s and TEDx talks are 2 of the ways that can help increase OT’s public awareness. Getting an op ed publisher or an opportunity to give a TEDx talk can be competitive processes in their own rights.
February 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Op ed’s and TEDx talks are 2 of the ways that can help increase OT’s public awareness. Getting an op ed publisher or an opportunity to give a TEDx talk can be competitive processes in their own rights.
If OT community is asking me why I am almost at a complete stop at organizing TEDx events, my answer is- unless I have a few clones of myself, no way I can do in person events. The baton is now passed to full time OT/OTA academics at institutions where TEDx has little to no history, fair or not.
February 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
If OT community is asking me why I am almost at a complete stop at organizing TEDx events, my answer is- unless I have a few clones of myself, no way I can do in person events. The baton is now passed to full time OT/OTA academics at institutions where TEDx has little to no history, fair or not.
I think a big question for OT is- If my journey to be in charge of TEDx events is coming to an abrupt end, who amongst the current or future generations of OTP’s and/or OTS’s to pick up the slack?
February 5, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I think a big question for OT is- If my journey to be in charge of TEDx events is coming to an abrupt end, who amongst the current or future generations of OTP’s and/or OTS’s to pick up the slack?