The high-definition full car simulator with operator station on left. An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Florida (UF) has joined forces to enhance one of its driving simulators with up-to-date technology to study the…
Mixed-method exploration of social network links to participation
Dr. Orit Shechtman with Emily Maltby, Emily Szafranski and Zari Whittaker, 2015 graduates of the college’s bachelor’s in health science, pre-OT track. Amid an office…
Al Garcia and Sandra Edwards Al Garcia wanted to give his wife, Sandra Edwards, a gift that was truly unique. “I’ve seen husbands give their spouses diamonds or jewelry, but I wanted to do something that has different value and will be…
The Science, Practice, and Future of Driving Rehabilitation
Tori Galatas, a student in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program, received an award for the top poster presented at the 29th Annual PHHP Research Day. She was one of only seven award recipients from across the college. Ms. Galatas’ poster, Gait Abnormalities and Associated Changes in…
For registration and information about the AOTA 2016 Annual Conference & Expo: http://www.aota.org/Conference-Events/Annual-Conference.aspx…
Review of occupational therapy intervention research in the practice area of children and youth 2009–2013
Dr. Kreider is pictured with Ray Moseley, PhD, from the CTSI. The UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute honored Consuelo Kreider, PhD, OTR/L, with membership in the Academy of Research Excellence…
I have always known that I wanted to work with children with special needs. I began volunteering at Balance 180 Gymnastics and Sports Academy in the Special Olympics Young Athletes Program. I became the first volunteer coordinator and helped to plan the program. Carrie is a UF OT…
