AOTA20 Conference

2020 COTAD LIVE!

Join us online for virtual "conference" events, including:

COTAD-ED Virtual Lunch & Learn

Keynote Address by Varleisha D. Gibbs, PhD, OTD, OTR/L

2nd Annual COTAD Awards

COTAD Chapter

COTAD Events at #AOTA20

Thu, Aug 20

Zoom

IGNITE Series II: Programmatic Challenges Related to Racism and Discrimination

Join us for the first event in the second IGNITE series hosted by COTAD-ED with a focus on OT education.

Thu, Aug 06

Online Event, Zoom

3..2..1..IGNITE!

Join us for the final event in the IGNITE series on anti-racism. We will be reflecting with COTAD leaders and coming up with our own action strategies to move into the future.

Sat, Jul 11

Online Event

Value of Voices: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on DEI

Here from experts from SLP, PT, Anthropology, Public Health, Biomedical Engineering and Research.

Wed, Jun 17

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IGNITE Series: The Black Male OT Experience in the U.S.

A panel presentation highlighting the successes, challenges, and experiences of Black male OT practitioners.

Sat, Jun 06

Eventbrite

IGNITE Series: Are You Okay? The Impact of Racism & Police Brutality on Health & Occupation

COTAD is here and available to give you the space to discuss how police brutality and racism impact your daily occupations.

Wed, Apr 29

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COTAD Conversations: "Racism, Representation, and Responsiveness in OT: A Follow-up Conversation"

Continue the professional dialogue about issues of race, racism, and representation in occupational therapy with this can't-miss OT month event!

Sat, Apr 25

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COTAD Chapters: Building Community Around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A conversation about how the power of community can be leveraged to target issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Sat, Apr 18

Your Community!

COTAD Day of Service 2020

Join COTAD members and leaders around the world in serving individuals and organizations in their communities during OT Month.

Registration for the 2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo AND COTAD events is open! We look forward to meeting current and future members, sharing knowledge, and growing our network of diversity supporters in Boston.

6th Annual COTAD Breakfast with

Keynote Speaker Dr. Varleisha Gibbs

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Sponsored by MGH Institute of Health Professions

$15 OT/A Practitioners & Guests || $10 Students

Pre-conference Institute - Moving Towards Vision 2025: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Occupational Therapy Academic Programs

COTAD-ED Lunch & Learn Discussion

Inclusion & Diversity-related Conference Sessions & Workshops

2020 COTAD Community Service Project & COTAD Chapter Challenge

Sponsored by Washington University at St. Louis Occupational Therapy Program, West Coast University Alumni, & TheraPeds

COTAD Booth & Swag at the Expo