WFOT Website

It is worth checking out the World Federation of Occupational Therapy site.  They have a number of useful resources, including position statements, which relate to the concepts we are discussing.  Might help with the big pitcure.

Thanks James

An Opportunity for Dunedin Based Students

Link to the example we discussed in class around Occupational Deprivation

Car-park access at the Forsyth Barr Stadium is being reviewed following a communication breakdown which resulted in some disabled and wheelchair-bound ticket holders denied entry during the All Blacks test on Saturday.

Ricky James - Perserverance

For those who want to re-watch the class example we used.

Here's a link that explains the work of Grace O'Sullivan

An Interview with Grace is also contained in this program from One In Five on Sunday 20 December 2009 Highlighting Disabled victims of violence and abuse; and a warning not to write off people with dementia.

from One In Five on Sunday 4 November 2012 Carol Stiles is at the New Zealand Occupational Therapists conference to hear about the breadth of an OT's work and how they promote health and well being by helping people to take part in meaningful activities. Duration: 26′48″

from One In Five on Sunday 27 January 2013 South Africa-based occupational therapist Frank Kronenberg has founded Occupational Therapists without Borders in the hope the profession will become more socially responsive to the needs of communities around the world

In Plain English (playlist)

In Plain English (playlist)

In Plain English (playlist)