Wheelchair Securement Gaining Popularity with Occupational Therapists
The relationship between Occupational Therapy (OT) and the wheelchair securement practice has been gaining ground as more and more OT’s are increasing their skill-set to include training mobility passengers and operators this critical element of transportation safety.
Accessible building design is more than just code compliance
It’s time we think outside the BCA box, and identify barriers to access from a range of occupant perspectives. This is second nature to OTs, but it can be easily applied by designers and building owners too, all we need is an open mind.
Shoshana Shamberg
President, Abilities OT Services and Seminars, Inc. and Irlen Visual Learning Center Shoshana Shamberg, OTR/L, MS, OTR/L, MS, has over 30 years experience as an educator, therapist and professional trainer. She has presented over 150 international continuing education training seminars on a variety of topics related to independent living services for people with disabilities and aging adults. […]