Occupational Therapy students host pediatric adaptive expo

Megha Panchal and Ariella Wrubleski demonstrate adaptive dance at the Adapted Occupation Expo
Megha Panchal and Ariella Wrubleski demonstrate adaptive dance at the Adapted Occupation Expo

First year students in the University of New England鈥檚 Department of Occupational Therapy hosted an Adapted Occupation Expo event in Finley Recreation Center on Thursday April 28, 2016.

This event, which was open to the public, showcased the innovative and creative efforts of the students to create positive engagement in occupations for the pediatric population. All 50 Occupational Therapy students worked individually or collaboratively on these meaningful projects to enhance access to education, improve motor skills, activities of daily living, play and social participation.  

Kati Hahn and Meghan McNierney with the Go Baby Go Car
Kati Hahn and Meghan McNierney with the Go Baby Go Car