Friday, 27 June 2014

Save the Date: Capstone Conference August 28, 2014


The University of British Columbia’s Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy graduating class of 2014 is proud to present the 9th annual Capstone student led Conference: Enhancing Collaborative Communities.

WHEN:    August 28, 2014
WHERE:  Vancouver Public Library Central
              Branch 
TIME:     8:30am to 4:00pm.

The Capstone Conference showcases the Master of Occupational Therapy students’ research projects, which which aim to provide a better understanding of how to improve future service delivery, enhance function in daily life, and gain insight into the lived experiences of individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to have Canadian author, Paulette Bourgeois to deliver the keynote address. Although she currently works as a creative writer, she originally trained and practiced in occupational therapy. She is most known for her works on the adventures of “Franklin the Turtle” which have touched the lives of millions of children worldwide.

One of her more recent works titled “You, Me and my O.T.” was written for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists to explain and promote the many areas of expertise within the realm of occupational therapy.

In addition, this year’s faculty address will be delivered by Michael Lee, a Senior Instructor and Curriculum Coordinator for the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at UBC. Michael has practiced as an occupational therapist within Mental Health Rehabilitation for over 25 years. His interest in mental health issues has led his career to currently focus on mental health promotion and introducing psychosocial rehabilitation to countries where it is not fully embraced.

Please see the Capstone website for more information and registration:

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