Diversity in occupational therapy: Perspectives and implications to educational and clinical practice

Cultural and ethnic diversity are inherent in society and are critical to the occupational therapy profession. Workforce diversity requires that educational programs foster diversity and equip professionals with skills to be effective in diverse workplaces and in clinical practice. This session will discuss terminology related to cultural competency and implications to occupational therapy practice. Educational, clinical, and student perspectives on workforce diversity will be shared, as well as professional resources.