COTAD

We have a huge announcement.. Introducing the COTAD New Practitioner Impact & Action Award! The award will be granted to an entry-level occupational therapy practitioner (up to three years of experience) who is invested in professional leadership and action to impact diversity, equity and inclusion. The award is $750.00 USD. Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021. For more information, and to APPLY, visit the following linktree in our bio or COTAD.org.

"The 60 of us are Black Americans. We are trained health professionals. We understand the science. We understand our community. . . We encourage you to claim your place in line to get vaccinated. Do this for yourself. Do this for our community. We are asking you to trust our advice because we are a part of you. And together we can save lives." #Covid19 #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter #vaccinecovid19

The UNC MLK Unsung Hero Award is awarded annually to people who have made a positive difference in the lives of others but who have not previously widely recognized for their efforts. Congrats to @theacademicdiva - COTAD Board member - on receiving this award in 2021. #diversity #inclusion #equity #justice #occupationaljustice #occupationaltherapy #OT

COTAD vs COVID [part 1] We believe in science. We believe in action.... [Photo 1 description: a black background with the text COTAD vs. COVID with a purple, green, and red arrow pointing to an swipe next.] [Photo 2-6 description: COTAD Board and Executive Board members receiving their COVID-19 vaccine.]

The COTAD Board Retreat of January 2021 - laying the groundwork to facilitate momentum in the #OT profession #diversity #equity #inclusion #justice #socialjustice #occupationaljustice

As 2020 is (finally) coming to a close, the COTAD family would like to thank all of our members and supporters for all of your invaluable effort in growing our community and making an impact in 2020. Scroll to learn about some of COTAD’s amazing accomplishments this past year. . . P.S. We need your help to continue to grow our organization and extend our impact. PLEASE consider supporting COTAD via donating or subscribing for an annual COTAD membership. (Link in Bio).

If you are looking to make an impact on the #OT profession and/or to honor someone working in the profession of occupational therapy through end-of-year giving, please consider contributing financially to COTAD. As a grassroots not-for-profit organization run by volunteers, COTAD depends on this type of support to maintain the momentum we have going as we continue to ignite to address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in the OT profession. Donations are tax deductible. Information about how to donate is available at www.COTAD.org/COTAD-impact-donations #diversity #ignite #equity #inclusion #justice #grassroots #donation

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Some Ignite Series III participants were interested in where to buy rainbow pins or preferred pronouns pins. Just FYI I found some great ones on Etsy!