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What Does DEIJAB Mean? We get that question a lot here at COTAD DEIJAB is a framework for understanding anti-oppression, liberation, and collective action in occupational therapy It is a framework for building a profession rooted in dignity, access,
This Pride Month, we’re recognizing drag as identity, expression, community, resistance, and meaningful participation. 🏳️‍🌈💃🏽 Through an occupational therapy lens, drag can be understood as a meaningful occupation connected to identity
Applications are open for the COTAD Mentorship Program! Our mentorship program supports soon-to-graduate and new OTA/OT practitioners from underrepresented backgrounds as they transition into the profession, prepare for the NBCOT exam, explore empl
Spotlighting a few more of the leaders helping move COTAD’s mission towards our goals! From pediatric neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, telehealth, rehab robotics, to rural healcare and aging in place. COTAD leaders are work
Mental health Is Occupational Health In OT, supporting mental health means supporting meaningful participation in daily life. Together, we can move mental health advocacy in OT from awareness and toward action. This month and beyond! #MentalHealt
Join us on May 14th at 6:30 PM ET for a 30-minute virtual doctoral capstone project presentation by Savannah McNeilly of Cedar Crest College! Participants will explore how to intentionally integrate gender-affirming care across occupational therapy
Class of 2026, your COTAD graduation cords are here! 🎓💙🤍🖤 COTAD has teamed up with Tassel Depot to create a temporary shop exclusively for this year’s graduating class. This one-time shop was created in response to your inquiries, and we
Closing out Occupational Therapy Month by spotlighting a few of the leaders helping move COTAD’s mission forward From pediatric hand therapy, women’s health, mental health, neurorehabilitation, community-based practice, sexual health, an
Catch COTAD at Inspire 2026! ✅ Stop by Booth 601 in the Expo Hall next to NBCOT 🥂 Join us for our Happy Hour Meetup on Friday at 6 PM at nFuse Restaurant at @anaheimmarriott 👩🏽‍🏫 Support Khalilah R. Johnson PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA’s pos
Deaf History Month is a call to reflect on how occupational therapy shows up for the Deaf community and where our profession still falls short. As OT practitioners and students, we have a responsibility to move toward a practice that values language
Occupational Therapy Month is a time to celebrate the profession. It is also a time to ask what kind of profession we are building. COTAD believes OT must be rooted in justice, anti-oppression, and meaningful action for practitioners, students, fa
International Trans Day of Visibility is a call to recognize trans lives and recommit to affirming action. Occupational therapy has a role in supporting trans and gender-diverse people through care that protects dignity, affirms identity, and suppo