As societal awareness around justice and equity continues to grow, this course emphasizes essential values such as altruism, equality, and justice—principles that guide professionals in promoting health across diverse populations. Incorporating the Participatory Occupational Justice Framework (POJF), the workshop focuses on empowering individuals through inclusive practices that respect their rights and dignity.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from clinical experts and self-advocates who will illuminate the impact of bias on care practices. The workshop provides a comprehensive exploration of critical topics, including:

• the importance of anti-bias work for effective service delivery
• an analysis of ableism within various settings
• strategies for combating ableism, sane-ism
• and other forms of discrimination
  

Attendees will examine intersectionality to understand how multiple identities shape individual experiences.

Participants will critically explore models of disability while applying trauma-informed, justice-focused, and culturally sensitive perspectives. They will select the model that best aligns with their practice ethics while integrating POJF principles to ensure that all voices are heard in decision-making processes. Participants will learn cultural humility techniques that foster respectful engagement with diverse populations and reflect on historical injustices affecting individuals today.

By integrating reflective practices into decision-making processes, participants enhance their ability to deliver equitable care tailored to each individual's needs. This workshop synthesizes core principles with anti-bias frameworks to create inclusive environments that effectively address various client needs. This workshop will enable participants to move from allyship to accompliceship.

Investing your time in this workshop is not just about professional development; it represents a commitment to ethical standards that prioritize inclusivity and respect within your practice. By learning how to avoid contributing to or perpetuating oppression—acknowledging that all areas warrant equal attention—we can dismantle systemic barriers together. Inaction is indeed a form of mass destruction; therefore, enhancing your skills while improving outcomes for everyone involved in caregiving is vital.