Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
2023
Faculty Mentor
Adams, Brittany
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Latour, Debra
Abstract
"This doctoral experiential capstone project focuses on the implementation of driving services into the BEAR PAW Center to offer a free driving program to members of Springfield, Massachusetts (MA) and the surrounding community. In conjunction with implementation into the BEAR PAW Center, the Western New England University (WNE) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) curriculum will be reevaluated to incorporate the driving component into the existing requirement. This will allow current and future students to learn more about occupational therapy’s role in driving and serve as an additional experiential learning opportunity. The overall goal of the project is to increase access to affordable care for community members, establish safe communities and driving practices, and foster the development of more competent generalist practitioners."
Recommended Citation
Hill, Amanda C., "Implementation of driving services into a student-run pro-bono occupational therapy center" (2023). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 35.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/35
