A partnership formed from a shared mission is highlighting the value of occupational therapy (OT) in improving the lives of pregnant women and mothers in addiction recovery and their children. Recognized for projects focused on adolescents in recovery, Victoria Wilburn, D.H.Sc., OTR, CLT, FAOTA, and Overdose Lifeline, dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction, are… Read more »
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Researcher’s one-act play tackles human impact on the planet
Shared on behalf of Sally Wasmuth Reserve your seats now forThe Only Issue, a one-act play born out of a collaboration between occupational therapy and professional theater. The Only Issue: A play about humans, the planet, and our collective way forward is the latest offering from IU occupational therapy (OT) researcher and assistant professor Sally… Read more »
IU occupational therapy program moves up in national rankings
The Indiana University Occupational Therapy (IU OT) program, previously ranked number 42 in the nation, has jumped to number 27 in the latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings of Best Graduate Schools. In addition to transitioning from a master’s degree to a doctoral program, in recent years IU Occupational Therapy has added new state-of-the-art… Read more »
AOTA Inspire conference coverage
Posted on behalf of Julie Bednarski, OTD, M.H.S., OTR, clinical assistant professor and program director. The 2024 AOTA Inspire Conference held this past March was a source of pride for the School of Health & Human Sciences’ Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The sight of numerous students and faculty members presenting their research was… Read more »
The road to OTD: an alumna’s journey from research excellence to career success
Johnna Belkiewitz, OTD, MAT, OTR, never thought she would see her post-nominal titles next to her printed name or find herself in an occupational therapy profession. Yet, Belkiewitz knew her overall life goal was to create more equitable access to opportunities for all people—from helping them with skill building to breaking down the barriers. This speaks to the heart of occupational therapy.