Community Engagement

Students in occupational science and occupational therapy are engaged in the community in ways that span medical, educational, and human service models. Our community work in aging initiatives include work with the Orange County Department on Aging and Marian Cheek Jackson Center. Our work with children includes initiatives at the TEACCH Autism Program and at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities. Our faculty occupational therapy practice work occurs at University Occupational Therapy.

The Community Practice Lab partners with community organizations focused on housing, aging, and community engagement to develop programs that mobilize occupation for positive community change.