DEI toolkit
Diversity, equity, and inclusion learning modules
The DEI Toolkit learning modules touch on DEI concepts in brief videos that define topics, provide examples and scenarios, and offer activities for more in-depth learning.
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Module 1: Diversity, equity, & inclusion 101
DEI 101 restates AOTA's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in support of members and the occupational therapy workforce.
Module 2: Addressing unconscious bias
This module defines unconscious bias, explores various types of biases with examples, and suggests strategies and methods to address biases.
- PDF: Download slides from the video
- Implicit Bias Test (Project Implicit, 2011)
- Unconscious bias group activity discussion guide (Note: Used with permission. Copyright 2021 by Brown University)
Module 3: Uncovering microaggressions, Part 1
Part 1 of Learning Module 3 defines microaggression, explains its impact in real-life examples, and recommends methods to address it.
- PDF: Download slides from the video
- Course and group assessment guide–Interrupting interpersonal aggressions/microaggressions: Critical skills for creating high-performing inclusive teams
- Recognizing microaggressions and the messages they send
Module 4: Facing difficult conversations, Part 2
Part 2 of this learning module explores ways to handle hard conversations concerning microaggressions and biases.