In The News
Here is a collection of news articles and blog posts related to occupational therapy.
University Awarded $1.25 Million from U.S. Department of Education to Fund Occupational Therapy Doctorate Education
The University is one of 13 programs nationwide to receive federal funding to help increase the number and diversity of occupational therapists serving school-aged children with disabilities and high-intensity needs. Read More >
AOTA INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference & Expo
At the AOTA INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL from March 20–23, 2024, thirteen of our outstanding alumni presented their work, including:
All OTD Presentations (ABC order)
Lori Bernardi, G’23 , Smart Strategies: A Continuing Education Course for New School-Based OT Practitioners
Kathryn Campbell, G’23 , Prevention of Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Erin Danis, G’23 , Holistic Wellness Program for Community-Dwelling Seniors
Kelly Gervais, G’23 , Occupational Therapy Strategies for Preschool Teachers: A Continuing Education Course
Afia Koomson, G’23 , Easy Actions Specific Execution (EASE): A Course for CNAs Working with Patients with Dementia
Jessica Loeser, G’23 , Sources of Resilience in Occupational Therapists during COVID-19: A Phenomenological Study
Kristin Nalivaika, G’23 , Motivating Older Adults to Exercise: An Online Course for OT and PT Professionals
Chavae Peters-White, G’23 , Navigating Challenges in Implementing Response to Intervention in Schools: A Qualitative Study
Kathleen Reeves, G’23 , The Impact of Visual Deficits on Academic Performance in Elementary School Children: A Continuing Education Course
Sumair Rehman, G’23 , Wii Game Program Development
Ann Thorner, G’22, A Professional Exploration of Transition Across the Lifespan for Students with Autism
Catherine VanDeraa, G’23 , School Experience from the Perspective of Neurodivergent Adults: A Phenomenological Study
Lindsey Warren, G’23 , Occupational Injustice in Institutionalized Youth
We are immensely proud of our OTD students, faculty, and alumni for their contributions to the field of occupational therapy. These presentations exemplify their dedication to advancing knowledge and practice. We are also immensely grateful to Dr. Rae Ann Smith, Associate Professor and advisor of Bay Path’s Post-Professional OTD Program .