Occupational therapy association aims to expand services in local healthcare - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

RhPAP’s REAL funding helps rural occupational therapists connect with others in field

Photo: Occupational Therapist Kelsey Kenway October is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the profession and raise awareness of the important work occupational therapists do to help people participate in daily activities. Health professionals’ roles often stretch beyond the norm in rural healthcare, so having access to professional development and connections within the field is key.  Through RhPAP’s Rural Education a…

Occupational therapy association aims to expand services in local healthcare - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Bavina Sookdeo World Occupational Therapy Day, observed on October 27, will be celebrated under the theme – occupational therapy in action. In recognition of the occasion, Khamara-Lani Tarradath, chairman of the TT Occupational Therapy Association (TTOTA), is encouraging the public to focus on each others strengths and shared humanity rather than their differences or limitations. “We live in a world that isn’t always designed for everyone, but t…