Social and occupational justice in occupational therapy

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AOTA's DEI Committee is thrilled to present an installment of its Let's Talk DEI Live! series: a compelling webinar on social and occupational justice within occupational therapy.

Objective:

Explore collaborative opportunities that drive meaningful change for our field and the communities we serve.

Our Shared Commitment:

Empowering individuals—students, clinicians, academicians, and consumers alike—to engage in daily activities and achieve occupational goals, regardless of backgrounds, identities, or circumstances.

Panel Discussion Highlights:

• Historical and contemporary obstacles/experiences of historically underrepresented groups in occupational therapy.
• Strategies for fostering improved social and occupational justice in education, practice, and research.
• Active contributions of occupational therapy to dismantling oppressive systems for a more equitable and inclusive profession.

Distinguished panelists include:

• Arameh Anvarizadeh, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Chairperson and Founding Member, Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity
• Cheranne Hunter-Bennett, MS, OTR/L, Chairperson, Multicultural Diversity Inclusion Network Leadership Council
• Dahlia Castillo, OTD, Terapia Ocupational para Diversidad, Oportunidad, y Solidaridad Network of Hispanic Practitioners
• Maggie Deforge, OTD, OTR/L, Chair, Occupational Therapy for Native Americans
• Razan Hamed, PhD, OTR/L,  Founder of the Arab American Occupational Therapy Group
• Riqiea Kitchens, PhD, OTR, President, National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus
• Rivka A Molinsky, PhD, OTR/L, Co-Chairperson, Orthodox Jewish Occupational Therapy Chavrusa
• Sandy Hanebrink, OTR/L, CLP, FAOTA, Chairperson, Network of OT Practitioners with Disabilities & Supporters
• Sean Gardner, MS, OTR/L, BROTHAS in OT Board Member
• Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTRL, President, Association of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Occupational Therapy

Who Should Attend:

This event welcomes participation from occupational therapy practitioners, educators, researchers, students, and all members of the OT community who are passionate about advancing social and occupational justice and fostering environments where individuals can engage in meaningful activities and achieve their occupational goals, regardless of societal barriers.

Let's come together to explore, discuss, and take meaningful steps towards a more just and inclusive occupational therapy profession. Don't miss out on this opportunity for growth and collaboration!