OUR MISSION

Diverse-OT National aims to advance the cultural climate within the occupational therapy profession. We strive to foster a strong community of critically reflexive occupational therapists and students equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide culturally relevant care to individuals, populations, and communities that they serve.

OUR IMPACT

🌟 150+ Members: Empowering graduate and undergraduate students since 2016
🎓 1,500+ Students: Engaging high school and undergrad students through our outreach programs.
🎤 1,500+ Attendees: Connecting professionals and students at Diverse-OT events.
📚 100+ Resources: Providing vital educational tools for our members.
🌍 6,000+ Followers: Building a strong online community.
💵 $8,000 Raised: Securing funds from grants and donors.
🎓 $10,000 Endowment: Establishing the OT Diversity Scholarship at CSU.
💸 $2,000 Disbursed: Supporting students' material needs through Diverse-OT chapters.

DOT PROVIDES...

📚 Recruitment and Retention📚: Diverse-OT engages in outreach events to raise OT profession awareness, support applications, and offer mentorship at the undergraduate and high school levels.
🌟Targeted Learning Opportunities🌟: Diverse-OT assists OT/OTA programs enhance diversity through meetings, office hours, outreach events, and support groups.
🛠️Educational Resources & Consultation🛠️: Diverse-OT offers culturally sensitive resources and consultation services to academic programs through their website and beyond.

CEU Course: Unlearning Ableism, Relearning Access

A 2-hr continuing education virtual workshop for occupational therapy practitioners and students.