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OT JEDI

Suzanne Rappaport

OT JEDI recognizes the present social injustices and racism that still exist within our nation, and embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from racial, ethnic, socio-economic, sexual, gender and religious diversity within our health care community.The goal of OT JEDI is to empower our listeners in order to recognize barriers with our occupational therapy experiences that may be caused by social injustice, inequality, and racial trauma. We are committed to building opportunities for

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14:04

Occupational Therapy in Academic Services: Enhancing...

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2025/11/05

College students today are navigating record levels of anxiety, burnout, and executive function challenges — and traditional academic support services have an increase in demand. In this episode, we explore how occupational therapists can play a critical role in fostering student success, resilience, and belonging on campus. Tune in to learn why higher education needs OT now more than ever. Referenes Barbayannis, G., Bandari, M., Zheng, X., Baquerizo, H., Pecor, K. W., & Ming, X. (2022). ...

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38:27

State-Level Occupational Therapy Advocacy

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2025/10/01

For the season four opener, OT JEDI looks at state-level advocacy in occupational therapy with special guest Beth Chiariello, President of the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) and Chair of the OT Department at Touro University. Beth shares her insights on how legislation and policy shape everyday OT practice, why staying informed at the state level is essential, and how NYSOTA supports practitioners and students through advocacy, education, and professional development...

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33:58

Let’s Talk about Sexual Health Literacy and...

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2025/05/08

In this episode of OT JEDI, we explore a critical but often overlooked topic—sexual health literacy among older adults living with HIV. Joined by occupational therapists Riley David and Dr. Kathryn Burke, we dive into their pilot study evaluating occupation-based sexual health education programs. We discuss how knowledge, stigma, fear, and pleasure intersect in the lives of older adults, and how occupational therapy can play a key role in fostering safe, empowered, and fulfilling intimate exp...

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36:14

Occupational Therapy in the Age of AI

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2025/04/01

In this episode, our guest, Karen Jacobs, explores the role of AI in occupational therapy—from streamlining documentation and facilitating communication through translation to addressing health disparities while considering ethical implications. She discusses AI’s potential in assessment, intervention, client engagement, and its ability to make OT education more equitable. Referenes Alowais, S. A., Alghamdi, S. S., Alsuhebany, N., & et al. (2023). Revolutionizing healthcare: The role of a...

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40:31

Empowering Pelvic Health Through Occupational Therapy

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2025/03/02

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Rowen, an occupational therapist and founder of Essential Pelvic Health, a private practice specializing in pelvic health. She shares her journey into this specialization, the unique needs of clients who benefit from pelvic health services, and the crucial role of advocacy and education in expanding awareness and access to care. Resources Essential Pelvic Health Referenes Alappattu, M., Hilton, S., & Bishop, M. (2019). An International Survey of Com...

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56:23

Policy Power: How OTPs Can Influence Healthcare Systems

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2025/02/01

In this episode of OT JEDI, we sit down with Clarice Grote, occupational therapist, advocate, and founder of Amplify OT, to explore the critical intersection of occupational therapy and healthcare policy. Clarice shares her journey from Columbia University to Capitol Hill, detailing how her experiences shaped her passion for advocacy, equity, and policy-driven change. We discuss how Medicare and healthcare policies impact OT practice, reimbursement, and access to care, and Clarice breaks down...

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42:04

Occupational Therapy's Role in Gender Affirming Care

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2025/01/01

In this episode on the OT JEDI Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Sarah Vines, who shares her incredible work supporting individuals after top surgery. Sarah discusses best practices for gender-affirming care, the critical role of mental health in the process, and how occupational therapy can make a difference in the lives of transgender clients.ResourcesWPATH Standards 8: https://www.wpath.org/media/cms/Documents/SOC%20v7/SOC%20V7_English.pdfA Clinician's Guide to Gender-Affirming Care: https:...

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63:05

What Do We Owe Each Other in Occupational Therapy?

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2024/12/02

In season 2 episode 5, we explored the history of Black occupational therapists with guest speaker Toni Solaru. She spoke of systemic barriers in legal, governmental, and educational contexts. Highlights included Lela A. Llorens' 1969 Slagle Lecture, the only one by a person of color, and discussions on initiatives like AOTA's 1988 minority recruitment study, the founding of COTAD and BLM in the 2010s, and the addition of DEI as a pillar in Vision 2025. Despite these efforts, AOTA's inconsist...

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OT JEDI Season 3 Trailer

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2024/11/01

Hello, OT JEDI listeners! As we approach the 2024 election, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the enduring importance of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion—our JEDI principles. Since 2020, there’s been a powerful call for justice and equity that has resonated across communities, professions, and industries. But as new challenges arise, we need to keep JEDI values central in all that we do.I'm speaking to you now as the new Program Director of SUNY Downstate’s Post-Professional Occupati...

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30:21

Transtastic: Gender Identity for Occupational Therapy...

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2023/11/01

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46:02

Working Towards Transition and Reentry for...

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2023/08/31

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28:03

Circus & OT for Displaced Persons

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2023/08/01

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24:14

Occupational Risks of Abortion

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2023/06/30

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59:38

Where are all the Black OTs?

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2023/06/01

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35:07

Victor Calise: Plumber to Policymaker

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2023/04/30

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43:07

Filling the Gap in the Rehabilitation Model - Part 2

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2023/03/31

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36:27

Filling the Gap in the Rehabilitation Model - Part 1

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2023/02/28

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52:26

Anthropophagy & Social Occupational Therapy

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2023/01/31

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32:18

Muslim Considerations for a Self-Care Evaluation

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2022/10/27

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43:48

Episode 1: Hair Equity

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2022/08/05

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