Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto

The Voices of Youth Research Project: Check out this interview excerpt with members of OT Prof. Rebecca Renwick's research team at U of T. They used an inclusive approach to understand what really matters to youths with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Voices of Youths project. ... The message? Belonging matters! Youth with IDD want to and can have a valuable voice in research and in evaluating the programs and service that affect them; youth want to belong, and pathways to belonging play an integral role in how youth engage in community life. We are proud to celebrate and honour the achievements of the Voices of Youth team! For more information about the VOY, check out these links: 1. Website: voicesofyouthresearch.com 2. Film: Belonging Matters (https://youtu.be/brAsG2CidwA) 3. Plain-language report: What the Youth Told Us: A Final Report (https://voicesofyouthsresearch.files.wordpress.com//voices)

We are proud of and thankful for the achievements and contributions of the Voices of Youth research team!

Congratulations, Dr. Patty Rigby! Congratulations to Dr. Patty Rigby, who has just been honoured with the 2018 Life Membership Award from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession of Occupational Therapy in research, practice and teaching. Patty obtained a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta in 1976, her MHSc from McMaster University in 1991 and her PhD in Health Sciences fr...Continue reading

The Voices of Youth Research Project: Check out this interview excerpt with members of OT Prof. Rebecca Renwick's research team at U of T. They used an inclusive approach to understand what really matters to youths with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Voices of Youths project. ... The message? Belonging matters! Youth with IDD want to and can have a valuable voice in research and in evaluating the programs and service that affect them; youth want to belong, and pathways to belonging play an integral role in how youth engage in community life. We are proud to celebrate and honour the achievements of the Voices of Youth team! For more information about the VOY, check out these links: 1. Website: voicesofyouthresearch.com 2. Film: Belonging Matters (https://youtu.be/brAsG2CidwA) 3. Plain-language report: What the Youth Told Us: A Final Report (https://voicesofyouthsresearch.files.wordpress.com//voices)

From the creative and stylin' minds of U of T's OT classes of 2019 and 2020... Check out their incredible video, spreading spirit, love,and recognition for OT! They've entered the CAOT g'OT Spirit Challenge, for a chance to win $500 towards a charity of their choice. Let's all help them spread the U of T OT spirit by liking and sharing this link :)... https://www.facebook.com/gOTspirit20/posts/569665916808791

The Voices of Youth Research Project: Check out this interview excerpt with members of OT Prof. Rebecca Renwick's research team at U of T. They used an inclusive approach to understand what really matters to youths with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) in the Voices of Youths project. ... The message? Belonging matters! Youth with IDD want to and can have a valuable voice in research and in evaluating the programs and service that affect them; youth want to belong, and pathways to belonging play an integral role in how youth engage in community life. We are proud to celebrate and honour the achievements of the Voices of Youth team! For more information about the VOY, check out these links: 1. Website: voicesofyouthresearch.com 2. Film: Belonging Matters (https://youtu.be/brAsG2CidwA) 3. Plain-language report: What the Youth Told Us: A Final Report (https://voicesofyouthsresearch.files.wordpress.com//voices)

For more information about the Voices of Youth research project and team: 1. Website: voicesofyouthresearch.com 2. Film: Belonging Matters (https://youtu.be/brAsG2CidwA)... 3. Plain-language report: What the Youth Told Us: A Final Report (https://voicesofyouthsresearch.files.wordpress.com//voices)

We are proud of and thankful for the achievements and contributions of the Voices of Youth research team!

Congratulations, Dr. Patty Rigby! Congratulations to Dr. Patty Rigby, who has just been honoured with the 2018 Life Membership Award from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the profession of Occupational Therapy in research, practice and teaching. Patty obtained a Diploma in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta in 1976, her MHSc from McMaster University in 1991 and her PhD in Health Sciences fr...Continue reading

Judi Weisman Wagman’s career in occupational therapy stands as an exemplary model of leadership that contributed to foundational expansion in our profession’s boundaries. Read more about why her story is worth recognizing and celebrating! .... Throughout Judi’s education and career, she actively took on many roles and opportunities to advance and influence clinical OT practice, policies, and public awareness of the value of our profession. Early Education & Background:...Continue reading

We're continually amazed and very proud of our grads who expand OT practice and research to better address the needs of their communities. We think you'll marvel, like we do, at what Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia (MScOT, 2006) is achieving in his work! Dr. Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia has a passion for both clinical practice in OT and research related to return to work populations in northern Ontario. Mining is essential to the resource-based economy of these communities, thus much of Behd...Continue reading

Did you know that the Vulpe Assessment Battery (VAB) for children was developed by our alumna Shirley Vulpe? Shirley Vulpe is considered by many to be a legend in occupational therapy. Her impact on our profession has been huge across the span of her multi-faceted career. And her creation of the VAB for children in 1968 stands as her most momentous contribution to OT practice. In the 1960’s, Shirley pioneered a new approach to the evaluation of occupational performance...Continue reading

Did you know that one of our grads helped to create the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) administered by the Ontario Ministry of Health? Yes - it was Marg Shaw (class of 1949) whose expertise was put to good use in the development of ADP in Ontario. She was an exceptional leader and pioneering OT throughout her career. After her retirement she joined the executive of the PT-OT Alumni Association at UofT for well over a decade. We greatly appreciate the many many hours that she volunteered on the executive to support the Department and our relations with alumni. You'll enjoy reading more about her storied career and leadership achievements in a story posted on the Alumni Association's website. https://ptosotalumni.com/20//alumni-profile-margaret-shaw/

Our students have a broad variety of fieldwork opportunities to choose from, including international placements with a variety of partners from around the world. Many students express that these placements in such places as Africa, India, and the Carribean provide them with transformative life experiences. Nikita (MScOT’15) is now working as a paediatric OT in Trinidad and Tobago. Upon graduating she decided to fulfill her dreams of working abroad, and has been running her...Continue reading

Who was Thelma Cardwell and why was the Thelma Cardwell lecture established in her name? In 1997, we established The Thelma Cardwell Lecture as a means of honouring one of occupational therapy’s early and most significant leaders. We were able to do so because of generous contributions from the friends and family of Thelma Cardwell, her professional colleagues, and the Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation. We thank those benefactors most sincerely and acknowledge their ...Continue reading

More from our Thelma Cardwell event on May 9th Check out the great photos - https://photos.google.com//AF1QipPwp69g352FOAdL2QI9MIQbtvd sorry - the bitly URL shortener didn't work here!