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In this inspiring interview, Kathleen Matuska, describes her loved experience as an agent of change in the occupation therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded.

The distinct value of occupational therapy in the field of assisstive technology

The lived experience of a first year occupational therapist.

In this inspiring interview, Elizabeth Skidmore describes her lived experience as an agent of change in occupational therapy as a distinguished scientist and educator. Dr. Skidmore is the first occupational therapist to receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists...

In this inspiring interview, Laura Bianciella describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession, as well as the meaningful impact that this has had on her personal and professional life. Laura Bianciella, M.S., OTR/L...

Erin Sim interviews her mentor in occupational therapy, Kelly Casey, about her past accomplishments, current projects, and future goals.

Occupational therapist asks a current occupational therapy student about her experiences in her first year of her doctoral program.

David Bodary (54) and his son, Samuel Bodary (24), piece together their memories of the day David got into an accident that caused a traumatic brain injury. They talk about time spent in the hospital, ways that life changed afterwards,...

In this inspiring interview, Sarah Schoen, Ph.D., OTR/L describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the individuals who mentored her career path as an occupational therapist.

This interview with Michelle is about her impressions and experiences as an occupational therapist.

In this inspiring interview, Yda Smith describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Yda Smith, PhD, OTR/L is a Professor...

Assignment 6 - Lived Experience

In this motivating interview, Dr. Siaperas describes his lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Dr. Siaperas, PhD, CPsycholAFBPsS is the Head...

This is an inspirational interview with Emily, an occupational therapist, researcher and agent of change. In this interview Emily talks about her career as an occupational therapist, how she has been an agent of change through program development, and who...

In this inspiring interview, Joyce Titus describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Joyce Titus, OTR/L is a retired professor...

How this occupational therapist became an agent of change.

This is an interview with Dr. Liane Hewitt, practicing Occupational therapist for over 40 years and currently department chair at Loma Linda University’s Occupational Therapy program. She describes how she is an agent of change and her journey as an...

This is an interview with my mom, a person that is very important to me. It is some questions about her job, family, and life where I gained a deeper understanding of her.

In this inspiring interview, Megan McGowan describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the psychiatric and acute care realms of occupational therapy as well as how she advocates for her patients/ clients on a daily basis. Megan...

In this exciting interview, Ryan Osal discusses his lived experiences as an agent of change as an occupational therapist. Ryan Osal has worked for 11 years as an occupational therapist and has valuable lessons to share.

Susan Orloff discusses her experiences as an OT since 1970, highlighting the great growth and development in the profession and reflects on the pioneers of occupational therapy

Caryn and I spoke about her career as an Occupational Therapist and the impact she has made both on her clients and on the field in general.

In this inspiring interview, Diane Dirette describes her lived experience as an agent of change in the occupational therapy profession as well as the meaningful career and life that occupational therapy has afforded. Diane Dirette, PhD, OTL, FAOTA is a...

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Adams-Cass shares her lived experience, striving to be an agent of change, as an occupational therapist. Dr. Adams-Cass is an OTA program director at Bryant & Stratton College in Syracuse, NY.

Carlos' journey from working as an occupational therapist in a hospital to hospice care was an easy transition. As he began to look for work in hospice, Providence had decided to incorporate occupational therapy into hospice. Carlos shares some stories...