DIVERSE-OT
at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
UW-Madison Chapter Highlights
Founded - 2016
Member Meetings
- Intersection of Identity, Social Justice and Inclusion as it Relates to Healthcare: Presented by Khaled Ishmail
- Treating the Muslim Patient: Presented by Dr. Ibrahim Saeed
- OT Practice with Diverse and Underserved Communities: Presented by Dr. Christina Reyes-Smith, OTR/L
- Immigration Policies and Access to Health Care: Presented by Dr. Chenoa Allen
- Effective Mental Health Interventions for Older African American Women: Presented by Dr. Earlise Ward
- OT and Veteran Healthcare: Presented by 2 VA Occupational Therapists
- Breaking Barriers in the Hmong Community: Presented by Dr. Maichou Lor
- Challenges Faced by Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth in the Context of Healthcare: Presented by Jay Batsford
- Community Based Practice for Native Nations: Presented by Aaron Bird Bear & Jerry Jordan
- The Amish and Health Care: Presented by Dr. Mark Louden
- LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare: Presented by Katerine Charek Briggs
- Refugee Health: Presented by Savitri Tsering
- Providing Culturally-Relevant care to the Latinx Community: Presented by Shiva Bidar-Sieflaff
- Social Justice & Identity: Presented by Sam Becker
- Barriers after Incarceration and Community Reintegration: Presented by Shawna Lutzow
Member Meetings
- Intersection of Identity, Social Justice and Inclusion as it Relates to Healthcare: Presented by Khaled Ishmail
- Treating the Muslim Patient: Presented by Dr. Ibrahim Saeed
- OT Practice with Diverse and Underserved Communities: Presented by Dr. Christina Reyes-Smith, OTR/L
- Immigration Policies and Access to Health Care: Presented by Dr. Chenoa Allen
- Effective Mental Health Interventions for Older African American Women: Presented by Dr. Earlise Ward
- OT and Veteran Healthcare: Presented by 2 VA Occupational Therapists
- Breaking Barriers in the Hmong Community: Presented by Dr. Maichou Lor
- Challenges Faced by Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth in the Context of Healthcare: Presented by Jay Batsford
- Community Based Practice for Native Nations: Presented by Aaron Bird Bear & Jerry Jordan
- The Amish and Health Care: Presented by Dr. Mark Louden
- LGBTQ-Affirming Healthcare: Presented by Katerine Charek Briggs
- Refugee Health: Presented by Savitri Tsering
- Providing Culturally-Relevant care to the Latinx Community: Presented by Shiva Bidar-Sieflaff
- Social Justice & Identity: Presented by Sam Becker
- Barriers after Incarceration and Community Reintegration: Presented by Shawna Lutzow
- ASL and the Deaf Community: Presented by Amy Free
- Healthcare for Native Americans: Presented by Lina Martin
Community Outreach
Diverse-OT Chapter offers panel presentations and workshops for underrepresented
high school students. Workshops include a brief (interactive) performance that
showcases a typical OT session and opportunities to interact with various equipment.
- Programs and Schools Included: AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program within Madison Metropolitan High Schools, Milwaukee Public Schools, Darlington High School, Centro Hispano Escalera Program, & HOPE (Health Occupations and Professions)
UW-Madison Application Night
- Hosted in collaboration with the UW-Madison OT Admissions Coordinator in the Fall of 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021
Interprofessional Development Series
- 2017: Military and Veteran Culture for Healthcare Professionals and Students
- 2018 & 2019: Lost in Translation: Navigating Language Barriers for Rehabilitation Professionals
Awards
- 2017 Bucky Award: Social Justice and Advocacy
- 2018 Bucky Award: Best New Student Organization
- 2018 Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Seed Project Grant
- 2019 & 2020 Bucky Award: Outstanding Service