… began when my mother had a stroke after the birth of my twin sister and me. Her stroke resulted in right-side paralysis. Pre-ADA, my mother had difficulty … so prevalent in their life. The fact we are speaking about disabilities encourages me that our society will become further aware of the disability community, address … began when my mother had a stroke after the birth of my twin sister and me. Her stroke resulted in right-side paralysis. Pre-ADA, my mother had difficulty …

… DeAlmeida recalls. “I needed to find something that could make it easier for me to do everything.”  Seeking guidance, she reached out to Tara Mansour, OT, OTD, … aligned with her client’s needs and goals.  “AI has been a game-changer for me,” says DeAlmeida.  That’s exactly how Dr. Mansour envisioned it when she … and thought partnership. “AI has become a game-changer in my work, helping me be more efficient and strategic,” said Easter. “Whether it’s streamlining …

… “I was brought onto this project by Mary Beth because it’s an area of interest for me, so it was a very exciting opportunity.” Kadlec and Klowan made several … “I was brought onto this project by Mary Beth because it’s an area of interest for me, so it was a very exciting opportunity.” Kadlec and Klowan made several …

… would be working with. “The parents are not going to open their doors and show me that they have a child who has a disability. The parents probably will never trust someone like me to say they have a child like that,” says AlHeresh. “So, our best chances of … professionals, and for occupational therapists it was barely above two.  “It made me ask, ‘What is the significance of what I am doing?’” recalled AlHeresh. “I'm …

… Therapy Association in 2006. “The profession of occupational therapy has given me so much over the years,” Lyons said. “This award was special because it meant that … “I appreciate the colleagues at the IHP who valued my work and nominated me for this award,” said Hildebrand, associate professor emerita.  “I am very … Therapy Association in 2006. “The profession of occupational therapy has given me so much over the years,” Lyons said. “This award was special because it meant that …

… the toy that gave her the most satisfaction. It was the giving part. “It makes me feel like what I’m doing is rewarding and that sometimes you can really make a … the toy that gave her the most satisfaction. It was the giving part. “It makes me feel like what I’m doing is rewarding and that sometimes you can really make a …

… clinician, educator, and research scientist. Over the years, IHP has provided me with the best mentors, teachers, and friends. 4.    What do you bring from your OT … clinician, educator, and research scientist. Over the years, IHP has provided me with the best mentors, teachers, and friends. 4.    What do you bring from your OT …