Supporting HBCU OT Programs

On September 27, 2023, AOTF sponsored the Consortium of HBCU Interdisciplinary Rehab Programs (CHIRP) Dinner at the White House HBCU Conference. CHIRP is a comprehensive interdisciplinary network of evidence-based research initiatives supported by academic rehab programs to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion that impact health and health outcomes among racial, cultural, and ethnic groups. AOTF and the leadership of occupational therapy programs at Howard University, Tuskegee University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tennessee State University, Winston-Sale State University, Alabama State University and Delaware State University discussed initiatives to promote diversity and belonging in occupational therapy research and the profession as a whole.