OT JEDI

About OT JEDI

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 learning, growth, and accountability.

Publisher

Suzanne Rappaport

Category

education · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2022

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   The Power of Podcasting: Equity & Education through Earbuds

   Who Gets to Be a Role Model? Whose voice gets amplified? This episode explores podcasting as a tool for learning and equity with Abbigail Kubiak, OTD, OTR/L, LRC, who is an occupational therapist and educator. Her work focuses on innovative teaching methods in occupational therapy education, particularly the use of podcasting as a tool to expand access to role models, support professional identity development, and enhance learning in emerging and innovative practice areas. She has developed a...

2. 

   2 May 2026

   Caribbean Perspectives on Occupational Therapy

   In this episode of OT JEDI, Dr. Suzanne Rappaport interviews Blaine Robin for a powerful conversation on culture, identity, and the future of occupational therapy. Centered around his work on Caribbean Perspectives on Occupational Therapy in the United Kingdom, this discussion challenges dominant narratives in the profession and amplifies voices that have too often been overlooked. Dr. Robin shares how his lived experiences shape his approach to practice, education, and scholarship—and why it...

3. 

   1 Feb 2026

   Advancing Sexual & Gender Minority Education for Faculty, Clinicians, & Staff

   How do educators move beyond one-time DEI trainings toward lasting change? In this episode, Audrey L. Zapletal and Karla A. Bell share lessons learned from a longitudinal professional development program focused on sexual and gender minority education. The discussion highlights data-driven outcomes, discomfort as part of learning, and sustainable faculty development. References McCoy, M. A., Levett-Jones, T., & Pitt, V. (2013). Development and psychometric testing of the Ascent to Compete...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

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Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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