This year, FOTA 2023 will be in St. Petersburg, FL at Nova Southeastern University from 11/4 - 11/5. The keynote speaker will be our very own (and very illustrious) Dr. Douglene Johnson, with the education topic of "Imagining an Evolved Occupational Therapy Profession."

SFBOTC Members will be participating in various presentations throughout the conference weekend. Keep an eye out for:

1. SC-22: Phenomenological Study Experiences of Black OT Students & Practitioners

2. SC-23: Supporting student success in Fieldwork: Considerations for diverse students

3. SC-157: Journals of Outkast: Using Hip Hop Prompts for Student Reflection in FW

4. WS-21: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Cultivating Belonging for Black Students

5. WS-158: The Future of Occupation is Hip Hop: A Provocation

6. SP-25 (Nova Southeastern-Ft. Lauderdale): Identifying Trends for Students with Disabilities Accessing Services During Postsecondary Transition: A Literature Review

7. SP-78 (FAMU): The Examination of Psychological Distress in African American Female College Students

8. SP-79 (FAMU): The Perceived Effects of Stress and Anxiety on Student-Athlete Occupational Performance

9. SP-94 (FAMU): How Does Music Affect Stress and Anxiety in College Students?

10. SP-98 (FAMU): The Effects of Employment on the Autistic Adult Population

11. SP-99 (FAMU): Negative Effects and Struggles of Non-majority Student Population at Universities

12. SP-167 (Nova Southeastern - Fort Lauderdale) What are the experiences of patient and family faculty participating in a Patient and Family Engaged Care interprofessional educational experience?

(SP - student poster, SC - short course, WS - workshop)

Stop by to share educational material, engage in thought-provoking discussions and reconnect in person. Looking forward to seeing you all!