Calling All NBOTC Members!

The American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE 2027 Call for Papers is now open, and we want to see Black occupational therapy practitioners, educators, researchers, leaders, and students represented in the conference program! ✨

This is your opportunity to share your work, research, innovations, lived experiences, advocacy efforts, and practice expertise with the broader occupational therapy community. Whether your passion is education, leadership, DEI, mental health, productive aging, community health, maternal health, occupational justice, or emerging practice areas, your voice and scholarship matter.

INSPIRE 2027 is accepting proposals for:
• Short Courses
• Workshops
• Posters
• Clinical Application of Research
• Student Sessions
• Tech Labs
• Pre Conference Institutes

Proposal Deadline: May 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT

NBOTC members are doing powerful work across academia, clinical practice, research, leadership, and community engagement. Let’s continue to increase visibility, representation, and impact within the profession by showing up in these national spaces.

Need ideas? Consider submitting on topics such as:
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Culturally responsive care
• Health equity and occupational justice
• Black maternal health
• Community based practice
• Racism and systemic barriers in healthcare and education
• Innovative teaching strategies
• Wellness and prevention initiatives
• Emerging OT practice areas
• Research advancing the distinct value of occupational therapy

Remember: your experiences, scholarship, and community work are valuable contributions to the profession.

We encourage members to collaborate, support one another, and submit proposals that reflect the excellence, innovation, and leadership within the Black OT community.

For more information and submission instructions, review the INSPIRE 2027 Call for Papers document.

We are excited to invite occupational therapy practitioners and students in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama to an upcoming Black Occupational Therapy Caucus Interest Meeting.

This interest meeting is an opportunity to:

• Learn more about the mission and work of the Black Occupational Therapy Caucus
• Connect with occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and students across the region
• Explore what regional engagement and leadership could look like in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama
• Share ideas, needs, and hopes for community building, mentorship, and advocacy

Whether you are new to the Caucus, curious about getting involved, or seeking a space rooted in connection and collective growth, we welcome you.

Meeting Details:
Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM EST, 12:00 PM CST, 10:00 AM PST
Location: Virtual via Zoom

We believe in the power of community and in creating spaces where Black occupational therapy educators, practitioners, and students can connect, lead, and lift as we climb. We hope you will join us and be part of shaping what this region can become.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues and students who may be interested.

You are warmly invited to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of celebration, connection, and purpose at our Rehab Excellence Fundraising Gala.

This special event honors and uplifts Black rehabilitation professionals across Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology, while supporting scholarships, community initiatives, and continued growth within our field.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cocktail Hour: Begins at 12:00 PM
Location: 

The Modern Venue
10920 Wiles Rd
Coral Springs, FL 33076

Attire: Formal
Theme: Jewel Tones

✨ What to Expect:
• Live steel pan performance by TriniSteel
• Inspiring keynote address by Nelson Gonzalez, OTR/L
• Food and beverages
• Raffle and door prizes
• Silent auction
• Networking with professionals across disciplines

This event is more than a gala. It is an opportunity to celebrate excellence, build meaningful connections, and invest in the future of our profession.

Registration (Non Refundable):
• General Admission: $130
• Members: $110
• Students: $100
• Student Members: $80

Register here:
https://sfbotc.wildapricot.org/events

SFBOTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all proceeds support student scholarships, practitioner recognition, and community programming.

We would love to see you there as we come together in excellence, culture, and community.

With appreciation,
South Florida Black Occupational Therapy Caucus

We are excited to invite you to join us for our National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC) Meeting and Award Ceremony during AOTA INSPIRE 2027.

This is a special time for us to come together as a community to connect, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work happening across our network. We will also take time to recognize and honor individuals who continue to make meaningful contributions to our profession and our organization.

Your presence matters. Whether you have been with NBOTC for years or are newly connected, this gathering is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build new ones, and continue moving our mission forward together.

I look forward to seeing you there and celebrating with you.

We are excited to invite you to join us for our National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC) Meeting and Award Ceremony during AOTA INSPIRE 2028.

This is a special time for us to come together as a community to connect, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work happening across our network. We will also take time to recognize and honor individuals who continue to make meaningful contributions to our profession and our organization.

Your presence matters. Whether you have been with NBOTC for years or are newly connected, this gathering is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build new ones, and continue moving our mission forward together.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating with you.

We are excited to invite you to join us for our National Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (NBOTC) Meeting and Award Ceremony during AOTA INSPIRE 2029.

This is a special time for us to come together as a community to connect, reflect, and celebrate the incredible work happening across our network. We will also take time to recognize and honor individuals who continue to make meaningful contributions to our profession and our organization.

Your presence matters. Whether you have been with NBOTC for years or are newly connected, this gathering is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build new ones, and continue moving our mission forward together.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating with you.