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Terapia Ocupacional para la Diversidad, Oportunidad y Solidaridad.
Network of Hispanic OT practiotioners and OT students in the USA

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Parte 1: Poniendo a prueba el conocimiento de español de mis compañeros de OTD
¿Podrán adivinar los términos de terapia ocupacional en inglés? 👀

Part 1: Testing my OTD classmates’ Spanish knowledge!
Can they guess the occupational therapy terms in English? 👀

#HispanicHeritageMonth #OTDStudents #occupationaltherapy #puertorico #hawaii

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Bilingual OTs, let's talk about OT Spanish! 📣

You don't always need to know the formal Spanish translation for every piece of sensory equipment to communicate with a child during a session.

Sometimes, simple words like columpio, colchón, or carrito are more familiar and meaningful to the child. 🙌🏼

As bilingual OTs, we're not just translating words. We're learning how to communicate in ways that are natural, functional, and culturally responsive. ✨

And remember: Spanish varies across families and communities, so don't be afraid to ask caregivers what words their child already knows!

What do you call these pieces of equipment in your Spanish-speaking community?
#OTSpanish #BilingualOT #PediatricOT #TerapiaOcupacional #TODOs

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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Dr. Alison M. Rangel, OTD, OTR/L, a leader who is making occupational therapy more inclusive for practitioners and the communities they serve.
✨ Chair of TODOS: Network of Hispanic/Latine OT Practitioners & Students, building community and visibility for Latine voices in OT
✨ AOTA Multicultural, Diversity & Inclusion Network representative, advocating for diverse perspectives at the national level
✨ Built nationwide mentorship programs that connect students and new practitioners with guidance and support
✨ Created pathways for underrepresented scholars to enter and advance in the profession
✨ COTAD member, part of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity
✨ Equity-focused scholar whose work advances systemic equity across OT
Her work shows that inclusion starts with opening doors and making sure the next generation has someone holding them open. 💛
¡Gracias por tu liderazgo, Dr. Rangel!
#OccupationalTherapy #TODOS #DiversityInOT #LatinxInOT #OTstudents

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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close next week, we are not done celebrating yet! We are excited to share two special messages from AOTA President Arameh Anvarizadeh and Vice President Cristina Reyes Smith, who will help us close out this year’s celebration!

Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss it!

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#SomosOT #occupationaltherapy #OT #Visibilidadyvoz #Hispanicheritagemont

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Effective occupational therapy extends beyond traditional clinical skills. It also includes cultural humility and support for language access to provide equitable, high-quality OT services.

Over the past few weeks, we have discussed cultural identity, cultural differences, and the ways these factors can shape the experiences and outcomes of the clients we serve. As current or future OT practitioners, it’s important to understand these contextual influences, and this should really begin while we’re in OT/OTA school. What do you think?

This leads us to this week’s question, which was inspired by COTAD: How can OT education better prepare students to support language access and practice cultural humility? Are there ways ACOTE standards could be strengthened to better equip future practitioners to meet the needs of diverse communities and provide culturally responsive care?

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#SomosOT #occupationaltherapy #OT #Visibilidadyvoz #Hispanicheritagemonth

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Kinda chic knowing how to say your OT equipment in Spanish! 📚

If you’re an OT working with Spanish-speaking children and families, here are some of the terms I commonly use!

These are the words/phrases I personally use, but Spanish varies a LOT by country and dialect, so you may hear different terms depending on where your family is from.

Save this for your next session with a Spanish-speaking family! ✨
#BilingualOT #SpanishForOTs #PediatricOT #OccupationalTherapy #TODOs

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As we approach the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to thank everyone who has shared their experiences, words of wisdom, as well as their journey into occupational therapy. We see you and we are grateful you are part of this OT family. We recognize the passion and dedication you have poured into this field, and how your cultura continues to strengthen the fabric of the occupational therapy profession.

Today’s message from fellow occupational therapy practitioners and students continue to inspire us, and their words are a reminder of how our cultural identities and experiences are needed within occupational therapy. Let’s keep showing up as our authentic selves and creating spaces where others can do the same.

For this week’s challenge, share a story or picture that represents your heritage or culture. Whether it’s a favorite food, family tradition, cultural item, holiday celebration (such as Día de los Muertos), family heirloom, or flag, we’d love to hear and/or see how you connect to your roots.

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#SomosOT #occupationaltherapy #OT #Visibilidadyvoz #Hispanicheritagemonth

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Part 2! A big thank you to Dalmina Arias for taking the time to capture these beautiful messages from OT practitioners and students across the United States. @dalii92 @uic_ot

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#SomosOT #occupationaltherapy #OT #Visibilidadyvoz #Hispanicheritagemonth

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The COTAD Hispanic Heritage Month lunch this past Thursday was such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate! Thank you to @lahabaneracatering for providing the tacos. 🌮✨

We got to taco ’bout diversity, inclusion, advocacy, and the importance of being prepared to work with people from many different cultures and backgrounds as future OTs.

Dr. Duran also shared her journey as a first-generation college graduate and how her Hispanic heritage has shaped her experiences. It was such a great reminder of how representation and understanding the people we serve can help us become more thoughtful and inclusive practitioners. 💛

Be sure to follow @todoshispanicotinusa to learn more about supporting Hispanic and Latino OT students and practitioners, increasing representation, and promoting diversity within the OT profession! #cotad #hispanicheritagemonth

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🌺 TODOS: One Community, Many Voices 🌺

Representation matters, in the clinic, in the classroom, and in the communities we serve. 💜
We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Alison Rangel, OTD, MS, OTR/L for a conversation about culture, identity, and what it means to bring your whole self into occupational therapy.

✨ What is TODOS? ✨
TODOS (Terapia Ocupacional Para Diversidad, Oportunidad y Solidaridad) is a network of OT practitioners and students working to support Hispanic and Latino communities, promote culturally responsive care, and grow diversity within our profession. When our profession reflects the people we serve, everyone thrives. 🌎
Whether you’re bilingual, first-gen, an ally, or just curious, there’s a seat at this table for you. Come learn, connect, and get inspired. Juntos somos más fuertes. 🤝

📅 Thursday, October 8th
⏰ 3–4 PM
🔗https://scuhs.zoom.us/j/96005897383

Bring a friend and let’s show up for each other! 💐

#TODOS #COTAD#DiversityInOT #LatinosInOT #RepresentationMatters

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Week 3 of Hispanic Heritage Month began with consejos, which translates to words of wisdom. As we reflect on the importance of words, it’s also important to recognize that not everyone has equitable access to healthcare due to language barriers. Unfortunately, language continues to be a significant issue to accessing care and/or receiving high-quality care for monolingual Spanish speakers.

One recommendation shared by COTAD reflects their ongoing efforts to expand access to translated professional resources, which leads to this week’s question:

To improve access and equity, how can we push for more translation of professional documents, assessments, and toolkits? What else needs to be translated and who can take the lead?
#SomosOT #occupationaltherapy #OT #Visibilidadyvoz #Hispanicheritagemonth

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The words we use to describe health and disability can carry a lot of cultural meaning. 👏🏽

Growing up in Latinx communities, you may have heard words like “enfermo,” “chiflado,” or “nervios” used to describe someone’s physical, emotional, or mental health.

But what do these words actually mean and how might their meaning change depending on the person, family, or cultural context? 🤔

As OTs, understanding the language our clients use can help us better understand their experiences and provide more culturally responsive care. ✨

Swipe through to learn more about these terms. @the_onco_ot @todoshispanicotinusa

#HispanicHeritageMonth #OccupationalTherapy #TODOs #OTStudents #LatinaOT

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