D&I serves to support the mission of the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy to create an inclusive learning environment and to graduate cross-culturally competent occupational therapists. D&I develops, oversees, implements, and evaluates curricular content and educational strategies focused on diversity and inclusion concepts and related competencies. D&I engages in research that facilitates diversity and inclusion in education, research, and occupational therapy practice.
Recent Activities
- OT Now July 2019 Issue: Responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report: The University of Toronto experience
- CAOT 2019 Extended Discussion: Conversations on oppression and resistance experienced by occupational therapists
- CAOT 2019 Paper Presentation: Introducing concepts of intersectional peer dialogue and critical intersectional practice
- CAOT 2019 Mini-Paper Presentation: Student representatives vs student educators: Benefits of peer-to-peer inclusivity education
Year Two D&I Student Reps, 2018
John Nguyen, Moira Ruthralingam, and Matthew Sutherland
Year One D&I Student Reps, 2018
Manilyn Ong, Danielle Burlie, and Christine Nguyen