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The Department of Occupational Therapy Education ushered graduates into the OT profession by recognizing them individually and bestowing upon them their well-deserved regalia. In addressing friends and family gathered at the ceremony, chairperson Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, spoke about the importance of each student’s accomplishments.
“Our department has asked a great deal of you and each of you has responded.” Photo Gallery

Occupational Therapy Education

Continuing the Connections: The Dept. of OT Education and KDHE are hosting a state-wide conference June 12, 2009. The program focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorders in 0-3 year olds and will be delivered via ITV. Details here.

Prospective Students

Join AOTA for a live phone or chat session to learn about a career in OT. Or listen to a previously recorded session at AOTA.org.

Read about Dr. Dunn's recent visit to Columbia, Mo. to discuss her work in Touchstone Magazine's Spring 2009 issue.

See Also:

Learn about Sensory Processing in Every Day Life.
KU's Occupational Therapy programs are nationally recognized for excellence as a leader in education and research in the field. The OT Education Department resides in the KU School of Allied Health and is located on the KU Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kan. Three academic programs are offered by the Department of Occupational Therapy Education:

Programs for Occupational Therapists

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Program prepares students to enter the profession of occupational therapy. Following one year of undergraduate study, the program continues with 2 years at the graduate level. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination to obtain OT licensure. >> See MOT program details

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Clinically-based doctorate program for practicing occupational therapists who want to pursue the highest level of advanced practice. A degree and current license are required for admission. >> See OTD program info

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Research Program for Professionals

Doctorate in Therapeutic Science (PhD)
With an emphasis on understanding the consequences of health conditions for the person, rather than the health condition itself, Therapeutic Science is an interdisciplinary program that involves faculty in a variety of departments and schools throughout the University of Kansas. >> Program info

Transportation is Essential
Transportation is an important link that allows full participation in activities related to work, school, recreation, and leisure by those with disabilities. A lack of access to transportation poses a major barrier for people who cannotdrive or do not own a vehicle. Many people with disabilities rely on other means of transportation which include public transportation such as buses and private transportation such as taxicabs.

To help provide access to services for people with disabilities in our area, a group of KU students and faculty compiled a booklet of Transportation Resources in the greater Kansas City metropolitan region. Acrobat Reader (free from Adobe.com) is needed to view this 37-page document.

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