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Celebrate Emancipation Day with a dynamic showcase featuring acclaimed artists and writers. Light refreshments will be served. This free event is taking place on August 1st, 2024 at Halifax Public Library from 6pm-8pm. Visit here for details: agns.ca/event/freedom-…

Be a part of important research for youth in HRM, ages 7-14, who have experience with disability.

Dal’s Certificate in Disability Management is highly valued by employers. Alumni consistently report using it in their daily work. The certificate enhances career prospects by providing a comprehensive understanding of accessibility & so much more. Details bit.ly/3SF0n45

Consider: Occupational Science Theory: Doing, Being, Belonging, Becoming - Knowledge Translation Course for Health Professionals. Instructed by Dr. Niki Kiepek, this course is offered online. You won’t want to miss the August 31st registration deadline! bit.ly/3XaPHwQ

Social Inequities in Everyday Life with INSTRUCTOR: DR. BEAGAN, explores how power, privilege, oppression and subordination shape how and why people participate in occupations, with what meanings, and to what effect. Fall registration deadline Aug 31st. bit.ly/4dVRBqU

Someone’s been making the most of summer! Faculty member Diane McKenzie wrapped up her duties as Canadian Official Referee at the Jr Pan Pacific Championship swimming events in Australia before popping over to Bond University to present “IPE and SIM: The Dalhousie Experience”.👏

Recently, Dr Rushton attended the Latin American Seating Symposium. Her presentation described the evolution of the Wheelchair Skills Program pediatric wheelchair skills training resources & how these resources are used in clinical practice & research: bit.ly/4cTLBxX

Congratulations to Dal OT instructor Kaarina Valavaara and her fellow recipients, on be awarded the #Dalhealth Scotia Scholar award!

Only a few more days to apply for BIPOC mentorship, as a mentor or a mentee! Dal Grad Studies Dal Health Dalhousie University

Plan to attend Justice, Advocacy and the Practice of Hope in Occupational Therapy with Kelly Bang lecturer Keri Chambers. Sat. Oct. 26th, 2024. Virtually 10:00am ADT (In person event is for registered NLAOT Summit attendees.) RSVP to receive the link. bit.ly/3BIEcVk

Whether self-care, being productive or participating in leisure activities Occupational Therapy impacts everyday lives – and is available for everyone!

Dr. Shanon Phelan is one of the panel members discussing Accessibility & Universal Design: Intention, Inclusion and Impact - during #dalaccessibility week. This webinar takes place November 28th @ 5:30pm. Register today: bit.ly/3CyFoe7

The School of OT Work project, in partnership with Dal EHS, provides equitable access to occupational therapy services. Thanks to Dal's People & Culture dept .funding, we offer this service free of charge to the Dal community. Click the link bit.ly/3Pwtrco for details.

📢#STUDENTS: We are giving away eight scholarships of up to $1,500 to Acadian, francophone or French-speaking postsecondary students in Nova Scotia! 🗓Deadline: February 28, 2025 ✅To apply + for all the details: 👉 reseausantene.ca/scholarships

Here’s some more information on our first mini course with Dr. Shanon Phelan, titled: Crafting Social Change: The Transformative Potential of Arts-Based Qualitative Research Methods! 🌎🔬 #dalcrossroads 🩵

Free ergonomic consultations are available to all Dalhousie employees. Consultations will be completed by student OT's through the Work project and supervised by a licensed OT. Bookings available from Monday to Friday, between 8am to 4pm. Details here: buff.ly/4hzyJzV

Fatemeh (she/her) is a PhD in Health student. Her thesis research aims to improve equitable access to inclusive early learning and childcare programs to eliminate barriers and promote health and well-being for all children. Find out about her research: buff.ly/3CLgR6f

This Black History Month, we are relistening to episode 47- buff.ly/4hK7ySQ OT Stephanie Bizzeth discusses her experience as a Black practitioner and explores the impact of dominant culture in occupational therapy spaces. #BHM2025

Seating and Wheeled Mobility: a Clinical Resource Guide, 2nd ed is now available! Note: Chapter 32, Measuring Seating and Wheeled Mobility Outcomes, is co-authored by School Director, Dr Rushton and Dal alum Dr. Smith. Order here: buff.ly/3XpSi5J