Coalition of Occupational
Therapy Advocates for Diversity

Because we need equitable health outcomes now more than ever

  • Who we are

    Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the world's preeminent occupational therapy organization doing work in justice, equity, diversity, inclusion (JEDI), anti-racism and anti-oppression, we are a network of OT practitioners, students, and educators working to make health equity a priority at all levels of healthcare.

  • What we do

    We organize events, network, partner, educate, and share resources to address issues of systemic racism and oppression, occupational injustice, healthcare inequity, and structures, policies, and norms that perpetuate race-based advantage in health care, education, and society at large.

  • Our why

    COTAD operates as group of individuals from across the United States all working towards a common goal of promoting diversity and inclusion within the occupational therapy workforce. We empower occupational therapy leaders to engage in practices that increase diversity, equity and inclusion for a more transformative occupational therapy profession.

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Notes From the Community

“I want you to know that I have been an active supporter of COTAD since 2017, and I am so thankful that it exists. As a student of color, I have encountered many obstacles through my OT journey, and without COTAD, I might have pursued a different career. Having heard you speak during past COTAD webinars about the OT profession and representation, I have worked even harder in school and stayed persistent in my OT journey. I cannot thank you enough.”

— Robert Freeman

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