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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORED BY WOTA
Title of Course: Unlearning Ableism, Relearning Access
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 11am-1pm CST over Zoom
Course Description: This workshop invites occupational therapy practitioners to critically examine the meanings and implications of access, disability, and ableism within their professional practices. By fostering an inclusive dialogue, participants will explore how systemic ableism impacts clients and how to cultivate a more equitable approach to care.
Unlearning Ableism, Relearning Access.pdf
Through reflection, group discussion, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the tools necessary to unlearn harmful practices and relearn approaches grounded in accessibility and client empowerment.
Course Objectives:
• A deeper understanding of access and ableism as they relate to OT.
• Practical tools for unlearning ableist attitudes and behaviors.
• Strategies for fostering inclusive and accessible practices.
• A compassionate framework for self-reflection and critical investigation of their own OT practices
Contact Hours: 2 hours, 2 CEUs
Format and Method of Instructions:
• Format: Interactive workshop with a mix of presentations, group discussions, and
practical exercises via web platform (Zoom).
• Method of Instruction: Facilitated discussions and reflective practice activities will
be used to engage participants and encourage critical thinking.
Free/Tuition Schedule
• Free
• Donation-based course
Instructor’s Name and Qualifications:
• Nerissa (Rise) Osby, MA Rise Osby Resume 2024.pdf
• 8 years of experience as a Disability Justice & Access specialist
• Has developed 13 unique trainings related to Disability Justice & Access
• Work is centered around working with medical professionals to address ableism in
healthcare
WOTA Everyday Ethics Webinar Series 2024
Join current and former members of the AOTA Ethics Commission for a continuing
education series focused on the AOTA Code of Ethics (the Code) and Standards of
Conduct, 2020 edition
The series includes 8, 1-hour live, online webinars with guest speakers from AOTA. Each session will have an individual topic with important practice information and discussion. These sessions will allow participants to attend 1 or 2 or all 8 without repetition or need for previous or future attendance.
Expert presenters, all occupational therapy practitioners, include the current Chair of the AOTA Ethics Commission (EC), three past EC Chairs, and other current and former members of the EC.
The webinars are free for all WOTA members and $25 for Non-members
*Please note that if you are not a WOTA member, a membership would be the same cost as attending 5 sessions. Join WOTA today and get all 8 sessions included, plus more!