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AOTA upholds Occupational Therapy's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Representative Assembly's policies "Affirming Gender Diversity" (2021) and "Affirming Sexual Orientation" (2022). The City of Orlando has received a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index for nine consecutive years, based on h... ow inclusive their municipal laws, policies, and services are of LGBTQ+ residents and visitors. Attendees will be welcome to use the restroom that matches their gender identity. As a lessee of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), AOTA can request that restrooms be used as they specify. AOTA recognizes that some attendees may have concerns about their safety while onsite in Orlando. AOTA will be working closely with our industry partners - to include the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), all AOTA contracted hotels, and the shuttle provider to ensure our attendees experience a welcoming and safe environment. The OCCC Security team's mission is to provide a safe and friendly environment for everyone. Center security detail maintains 24-hour security, overseeing all public areas, concourses, back of house areas, parking lots, and related exterior grounds. Additionally, they maintain an extensive relationship with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, as well as many federal law enforcement agencies. The Orange County Sheriff's Office assigns deputies to the facility on a regular basis. In addition, everyone in the OCCC must have an AOTA registration badge or an OCCC staff badge. All AOTA event participants are expected to treat others with respect and follow the AOTA Event Code of Conduct. Will AOTA consider relocating AOTA INSPIRE | 2024 Annual Conference & Expo? No, AOTA will not relocate AOTA INSPIRE | 2024 Annual Conference & Expo. There are limited venues in the nation that are large enough to accommodate our conference, which are booked years in advance and have decreased capacity in 2024 due to pent up demand. Additionally, Orlando would penalize AOTA ...Read More