Empowering Black Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Students
Upcoming events
Interested in Working with Justice-Involved Individuals? Whether you're a student, practitioner, or member of the public, don’t miss this powerful and timely session in our Emerging Practice Series!
Topic: The OTP’s Role with Justice-Involved Individuals (Current and Post-Incarceration) When: Saturday, May 17 | 1:00 PM EST Where: Online via Zoom Donation: $10 (SFBOTC Members) | $15 (General Public) Contact hours provided Register here: sfbotc.wildapricot.org/events
Join Alexander Kokesh, MOT, OTR/L, QMHP, Program Development Coordinator at LAITR (Life After Incarceration: Transition and Reentry), as he leads a compelling session on:
✅ Understanding the conditions and challenges justice-involved individuals face ✅ How occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) can support these individuals ✅ Advocacy strategies at the local, state, and national levels to drive meaningful change ✅ Fieldwork and employment opportunities in justice-based OT practice
About the Speaker: Alexander Kokesh is an OT professional with experience in mental health, substance use, and developmental disorders. Passionate about policy reform and psychosocial rehabilitation, Alex brings a unique and empathetic perspective to working with underserved populations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your lens on occupational therapy and social justice!
Join us for an empowering and solution-focused session designed to support Black occupational therapy students who are currently navigating fieldwork or capstone experiences and encountering issues related to racism or discrimination.
Topic: Rooted & Resilient: Support and Strategies for Black OT Students while Navigating Fieldwork and Capstone
Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM EST 6:30 pm CST Location: Virtual (Zoom link to follow upon RSVP)
This event is open to Black:
OT and OTA students
Practicing clinicians and mentors
Faculty and Fieldwork educators
Academic fieldwork coordinators
Together, we’ll engage in: ✔️ Real conversations ✔️ Practical strategies for self-advocacy ✔️ Community-building and empowerment
Your presence matters—whether you're a student in need of support or a professional ready to uplift the next generation.
RSVP today to receive the Zoom link! Let’s come together to affirm, support, and strengthen our students.
Join Us for the NYSBOTC 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration!
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Vetro Restaurant & Lounge 164-49 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414
Let's celebrate together! Join us as we honor our shared history and achievements as a vibrant community. Enjoy great company, uplifting moments, and unforgettable memories.
✨ Together, we shine! ✨
Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/50th-anniversary-gala-2
Can't wait to see you there!
SFBOTC GUEST LECTURE SERIES Let’s Talk Men’s Health!
️ Join us for a powerful, often overlooked conversation in OT practice:
⚕️ This session breaks the silence on male pelvic health and opens the door to understanding how OT can make a difference!
️ Featuring: Sujata Martin, MS, OTR/L Founder of Pelvic Soul & Expert Pelvic Health Therapist
Saturday, June 28 2:00 PM EST Via Zoom
Register Now: Sfbotc.wildapricot.org/events
Donation: $10 for members | $15 general Contact hours provided!
✨ Whether you’re a student, practitioner, or simply curious—this session is a must-attend for expanding your clinical lens and deepening your knowledge in this emerging area of practice.
Share. Invite. Learn. Let’s destigmatize and elevate the conversation around male pelvic health—together!
Are you passionate about mental health, advocacy, and meaningful occupation?
Join us for a powerful and inspiring session with Robin Underwood, PhD, OT/L, as we explore how occupational therapy can be a lifeline for domestic violence survivors. Learn how OTPs play a crucial role in trauma recovery, daily life skills, safety planning, and community reintegration
You're Invited: SFBOTC's Emerging Practice Series in Collaboration with NSU
✨ The OTP's Role Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors ✨
Wednesday, October 15 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST Via Zoom Donation: $10 members | $15 general Contact hours provided
Register today at: sfbotc.wildapricot.org/events
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, uplift your practice, and stand in solidarity with survivors. Let’s be the change—one life, one intervention at a time.
