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Introducing disability studies to occupational therapy students.

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This study explored teaching disability studies to occupational therapy students, finding common ground and collaboration opportunities between occupational therapists and independent living specialists.

Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Occupational Therapy Education

Background:

  • Occupational therapy graduate students engaged with disability studies concepts.
  • A cultural anthropologist instructed the course, bridging disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze occupational therapy students' learning experiences in disability studies.
  • To explore the intersection of disability studies and occupational therapy practice.
  • To identify collaborative potential between occupational therapists and independent living specialists.

Main Methods:

  • Collaborative ethnography approach.
  • Thematic analysis of student journals.
  • Analysis of responses to "Dance Me to My Song" film and Independent Living Center visit.

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Main Results:

  • Students critically analyzed experiences from both disability studies and occupational therapy viewpoints.
  • Identified philosophical and practical distinctions between the fields.
  • Highlighted areas for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Disability studies offers valuable insights for occupational therapy.
  • Collaboration between occupational therapists and independent living specialists can enhance services.
  • Integrating disability studies into occupational therapy curricula is beneficial.