Occupational Therapy & Disability Studies Network

News & Events

  • AOTA Inspire Conversations That Matter: Including Anti-Ableism in OT Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

    April 20, 2023. 5:00-5:50pm

    Although there is growing discourse within the field about disability as a cultural and political identity, it is often left out of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This conversation will discuss strategies to address this issue. We'll be in KCC Hall E, Lounge 4 in the Kansas City Convention Center.

  • Fall Online Conversation- Towards Intersectional Anti-Ableism in Occupational Therapy

    October 19, 2022

    An open conversation about the intersectionality of disability in justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI) initiatives within the field of occupational therapy.

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  • WFOT Congress

    August 30, 2022

    Our poster entitled "Author Reflections on the 2005 American Journal of Occupational Therapy Disability Studies Special Issue. You can view it virtually or some network members will be in person.

  • Summer 2022 Online Conversation: AJOT Disability Studies Special Issue Series

    August 9, 2022. 2-3pm (PT)

    Dr. Magasi facilitated a discussion about her article (co-authored with Amber M. Angell, Christina Papadimitriou, Ricardo D. Ramirez, Alli Ferlin, Judy Panko Reis, & Tom Wilson) featured in the AJOT Disability Studies Special Issue, entitled "Inside an Occupational Therapy–Disability Community Partnership to Promote Health Management: Ethnography of a Research Collaboration."

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  • Spring 2022 Online Conversation: AJOT Disability Studies Special Issue Series

    April 26, 2022. 8-9am (PT)

    We're very excited to talk with Janet Njelesani, Gail Teachman, and Ibrahim Richard Bangura about their work, 'The Strength to Leave': Women With Disabilities Navigating Violent Relationships and Occupational Identities.

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  • Winter 2022 Online Conversation with Amy Roder McArthur

    February 23, 2022. 4pm PST

    The Occupational Therapy and Disability Studies Network invites you to our Winter 2022 Online Conversation on 2/23/22 at 7 p.m. EST. We'll be joined by Amy Roder McArthur who will facilitate a discussion about her American Journal of Occupational Therapy "The Issue Is" article co-authored with Dr. Carol J. Gill, entitled "Building Bridges: Integrating Disability Ethics Into Occupational Therapy Practice."

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