Growing from four wheelchair participants to 40 in just four years, Skills on Wheels is a multifaceted success story. Launched in 2021 by the IU Indianapolis Occupational Therapy (OT) Program, Skills on Wheels is a free wheelchair skills training program that teaches children and adolescents, ages 6 to 17, how to use their wheelchairs to… Read more »
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Learning through service benefits students and the community
Learning can also mean giving something back. Each year, IU School of Health & Human Sciences students step outside the classroom to apply what they are learning in the community. Through a robust network of academic and community-integrated partnerships, IU SHHS departments and programs prioritize “service learning” – practical experiences that benefit both students and… Read more »
Graduate Health Professions programs ranked among the nation’s best
The IU School of Health & Human Sciences Graduate Health Professions programs made a strong showing in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of Best Graduate Schools. Breaking into the top 50 for the first time, the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program ranked No. 48. The Occupational Therapy (OT) Program claimed the 37th… Read more »
OT faculty member’s first trip to Kenya builds foundation for future collaboration
Sharing her expertise in occupational therapy for autistic children and their families, Leah Van Antwerp, OTD, MS, OTR, PMH-C, recently traveled to Kenya on a two-fold mission—to train local occupational therapists and pave the way for future collaborations and clinical fieldwork for IU Indianapolis occupational therapy (OT) students. “Occupational therapists in Kenya are very well… Read more »
IU Occupational Therapy Program, NeuroHope partner to empower wheelchair users with skills training
Most people don’t think twice about navigating curbs, stairs or sidewalks. But for people in wheelchairs, they can be obstacles to daily living. Thanks to Skills on Wheels, a free wheelchair skills training program provided by the IU Occupational Therapy (OT) Program, adults and children are learning how to use their wheelchairs to remove barriers… Read more »
IU occupational therapy teams up with nonprofit to empower addiction recovery
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 »
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.