October is Occupational Therapy month in Canada. This month we will be celebrating and sharing on our blog everything OT. In our OT Month series, “OT Works Here,” we will be highlighting some of the key areas in which OT works to change lives by providing solutions for living.
Today we want to highlight the many ways that Occupational Therapy works in cases of personal injury in the following infographic:
Solve the following:
1. Bunk Beds
2. Tricycle
3. Stay overnight
4. One on One
5. I overslept
6. A close race
Heidi McKenzie, a young woman who was paralyzed from the chest down after an accident, was determined to find a new “normal.” Heidi’s determination led to many accomplishments in her life. But it was her desire to find fashionable clothing that would adapt to her needs that led to her most meaningful accomplishment, with the creation of her own accessible fashion line. Check out the following article from The Huffington Post to see Heidi’s story.
The Huffington Post: Woman Paralyzed In Car Accident Creates Jeans For People In Wheelchairs
We all multi-task from time to time and while many feel this can improve productivity and their mental abilities, the following from Inc. Magazine states otherwise. Check out the following article and let us know if you agree or disagree.
Find out what’s fresh and in-season in Ontario this fall with the help of Ontario Farm Fresh.
October is Occupational Therapy month in Canada. This month we will be celebrating and sharing on our blog everything OT. In our OT Month series, “OT Works Here,” we will be highlighting some of the key areas in which OT works to change lives by providing solutions for living.
Today we want to highlight the many ways that Occupational Therapy works in the workplace in the following infographic:
6 kids and 2 dogs were under one umbrella. How is it that none of them got wet?
It wasn’t raining.
I came across this post and, as an OT, found many humorous, but true connections. I’m sure my fellow OT’s will enjoy!
October is Global Ergonomics Month! As Occupational Therapists, a large part of what we do involves ensuring proper ergonomics for our clients at work or school, at home and at play. The following from the Public Services Health and Safety Association provides you with some great information and resources for Ergo Month.
For more information check out some of our articles on ergonomics and download our free E-book “Cost Effective Ergonomic Solutions.”
Happy Ergo Month!
The Public Services Health and Safety Association: Ergo Month
October is Occupational Therapy month in Canada. This month we will be celebrating and sharing on our blog everything OT. In our OT Month series, “OT Works Here,” we will be highlighting some of the key areas in which OT works to change lives by providing solutions for living.
Today we want to highlight the many ways that Occupational Therapy works for kids in the following infographic: