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Adaptive Sports Equipment: A Resource For Clinicians, Coaches, & Athletes, Allison Chown
Adaptive Sports Equipment: A Resource For Clinicians, Coaches, & Athletes, Allison Chown
Student Capstone Papers
Background: About 61 million adults who live in the United States (US) have a disability, which equates to about one in four adults in the US (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2020). Unfortunately, only one out of every ten people who need assistive technology (AT) have access to the proper equipment, with lack of awareness of the devices being one of the causes (World Health Organization [WHO], 2018). It has been noted in literature that a lack of awareness exists amongst clinicians, coaches, & athletes regarding available adaptive equipment (AE) to support participation in adaptive sports ([AS] Bergem, …
Occupational Therapy Student Pro Bono Clinic: Creating A Sustainable Model, Shane Tong
Occupational Therapy Student Pro Bono Clinic: Creating A Sustainable Model, Shane Tong
Student Capstone Papers
The purpose of this project was to create a model for a sustainable student pro bono clinic with a clear mission and vision that aligned with that of the occupational therapy (OT) profession. This project consisted of interviewing founding members of similar programs, conducting an indirect needs assessment, and performing a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of current pro bono clinic operations at the University of St. Augustine College for Health Sciences (USAHS). These results, combined with input from key stakeholders, were used to develop a strategic plan to support the development of future pro bono clinics by …