S6 E2: More Leaders & Changemakers featuring Karen Kangas

21/01/2025 1h 7min Temporada 6 Episodio 2
S6 E2: More Leaders & Changemakers featuring Karen Kangas

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As an Occupational Therapist specializing in seating, positioning, mobility, and assistive technology, Karen brings her expertise to both clinical practice and education. Her approach emphasizes that supporting people with disabilities requires building strong relationships and considering each person's complete circumstances. Rather than viewing assistive technology as a solution in itself, Karen sees it as one tool within the broader context of daily living and learning. She emphasizes that our fundamental role is to create learning opportunities through meaningful activities, not through technology alone.

Resources: Interview: Empowering Movement: Karen Kangas on Transformative Therapies for Children with Complex Disabilities A Closer Look at Access (video)

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