The purpose of the SCBOTC is to serve as an advocate for those South Carolina affiliated occupational therapy practitioners and students identifying as black and/or African American by enhancing and promoting their contributions to the occupational therapy profession, national and state associations, and the public-at-large. The SCBOTC corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
We aim to fulfill our purpose by adhering to the following objectives:
- Increase communication among OT practitioners and students
- Facilitate and support the recruitment, retention, and certification of OT students
- Promote equal opportunities in employment and education for OT practitioners and students
- Identify and address issues and concerns that affect OT practitioners and students
- Foster representation, and participation by Black OT practitioners and students in the occupational therapy profession and associations’ affairs
- Promote quality health care and occupational therapy to consumers and
- Encourage and develop leaders and role models of individuals for the OT profession at all levels (local, state, and national).