Please follow the hyperlink for a survey in regards to choosing an image to represent the Network via pins at the AOTA conference this spring! www.surveymonkey.com/r/3JLWH5J

 Recently, we distributed a survey to the members of the group in regards to the top priority for advocacy within our profession for the LGBT community. The option with the highest votes was development of a compilation of resources across the nation for addressing culturally sensitive care for individuals whom identify as part of the LGBT community.

The next step in the process is to gather materials practitioners are currently using or identification of resources available. After we compile resources we will then begin to organize the data into a tool for students and practitioners use when providing therapeutic services. 

Please send me any information you have available or are aware of and let me know if you are interested in assisting with the organization of data. Let's aim to have resources gathered by March 1st, therefore giving everyone adequate time to research and compile information. Thank you to everyone for your interest in advocating and assistance. I look forward to seeing what we develop!

Check out the website below for resources to improve inclusion and respect for individuals whom identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. It's an great resource and tool! Have any resources you want to share? Comment below! We look forward to finding out about more resources. Thanks everyone.

Diversity Inc is a phenomenal resource that recently distributed a timeline and fact sheet in support of the LGBTQI population in America. Check out both of the documents when you receive a moment. Enjoy!

The Association of Occupational Therapists in Ireland (AOTI) are formulating an LGBTI good practice guide for occupational therapists. Check out http://www.aoti.ie and http://www.glen.ie for updates related to the guide! 

Hi Everyone,

Hope all has been well. We decided to begin a blog on the website! Check out the blog regularly for new research and information about the LGBTQ community in the OT profession. Make sure you check out the September 28th, 2015 OT Practice magazine to review the information on the occupations of gender.

Lastly, we are taking into consideration what YOU would like out of this group and how we can continue to grow while embracing openness to everyone. If you have any feedback, advice, or tips you would like to share with us, please do! Have a marvelous day.

Make sure you check out and subscribe to our facebook page! Search: Network for LGBT concerns in occupational therapy, to find us.

OR click the link below

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The group is closed. Upon requesting membership, Cheranne Bennett (MS, OTR/L, co-chair) will grant you access to the group content. The group does not show up on your facebook home page, and non-members are unable to view content posted on the page.

Recently an exciting opportunity has arose for OT managers. Please take the time to check out this link below for further information on developing your leadership, personal, and professional skills.

http://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/Leadership-Development-Program-for-Managers.aspx