RIOTA Mental Health SIG: Inclusive Language in Occupational Therapy

  RIOTA Mental Health Special Interest Group (SIG) Presents

"Inclusive language principles and OT applications"

Date:  January 30, 2025

Location: Zoom

Presenter: Rachel Goodman

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an engaging and informative presentation focused on Inclusive Language in Occupational Therapy Practice. This event is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for fostering respectful and inclusive interactions with clients from underrepresented groups.

Learning Objectives:  By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Define inclusive language and its relevance to occupational therapy practice.

2. Describe specific principles and guidelines they can utilize to incorporate inclusive language into occupational therapy services, when working with clients from underrepresented groups.

3. Describe techniques for a respectful and adaptive response to a situation when they make a mistake and use language that a client finds harmful or offensive.

Why Attend?

Inclusive language is essential for creating a supportive and empowering environment for all clients. Let’s work together to enhance our practices and better serve our communities.

Zoom link will be emailed to registered attendees 24 hours prior to the event. 

If you registered and cannot make the event, please email riota@riota.org to give us 24 hours notice.