… work has made a difference to patients around the world, people tend to notice. For Mary Hildebrand , MOT, OTD, OTR, and  Kathleen Lyons, ScD, OT, OTR , the latest acknowledgment of their significant contributions came over the weekend during … sciences, focusing on advancing the science aimed at enhancing the quality of life for adult cancer survivors through research and advocacy. In addition to her …

… Experience on Capitol Hill Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy advocate for their profession Hope Hilsenrath is used to taking a hands-on approach to … McKinnon . All joined over 350 practitioners, educators, and students to advocate for the profession on three key topics — reducing Medicare cuts, increasing OT mental … “The MGH IHP OTD program equipped me with the skills to effectively advocate for our profession and communicate the significance of three legislative bills to …

… to professors that possess knowledge and skills deeply informed by their identity for help in navigating the challenges of campus life and beyond, undertaking many … with pursuing their equity goals, and not getting recognized or compensated for it as part of their formal roles.  Higher education faculty are overwhelmingly white—at the IHP, for example, over 90% of the faculty, or 120 out of 140 faculty members, are white, …

… Professor Kelly Spellman spent a week in Montana working at a residential program for people with spinal cord injuries Like many people, Kelly Spellman went away for a … much experience with that model of care so they could understand appropriate goal setting and how they would work together.  This year, for the first time, Spellman … a week of their vacation at their job to essentially do their job in a different setting, tends to be really wonderful.  “Then, the type of person that would take on …

… organizations has unique resources that can be pooled to solve a pressing problem for local children.” Right now, the initiative is in the fact-finding stage to determine the level of need and services required for the 200 young children (ages 0-5) that the Kennedy Center serves.  Dr. Cathy … an impact quickly by focusing on enhanced capacity to observe and screen children for developmental delays so appropriate follow-up services can be designed and …