Dr. Beth Fields has partnered with Beaming Inc., a non-profit that provides equine-assisted therapeutic riding, to create the “Riding in the Moment” program to help people living with dementia. This is the second program of …
Equity, Climate, and Diversity
Student Highlight: Benazir Meera
We are very proud of our student, Benazir Meera, for receiving 3rd rank in the “2020 Dream Together Master Alumni contest for Best Practice Paper and Proposal” contest! Benazir is a second-year doctoral student advised …
Student Presentation at Self Determination Conference
Megan Gray and Natalie Dulaney are both a part of Karla Ausderau’s research lab. Later this month, along with Alison Mushett and Steve Woodard, they will be presenting at the 2020 Virtual Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference. …
Student Highlight: Mayrena Hernandez
Mayrena Hernandez is a 3rd year Kinesiology doctoral candidate in the Wisconsin Injury in Sport Lab (WISL), which is lead by Dr. David Bell. She has a background in athletic training and public health, having …
Diverse-OT Student Org Highlight: Exploring Social Identity and Moving Towards Action
Occupational therapists aim to enable people of all backgrounds to live life to its fullest by helping to promote health and wellness through the participation of necessary and meaningful every-day occupations. As a program that …
Adapted Fitness changing the perception of what’s possible
One pillar of the Impact 2030 initiative centers on the UW–Madison School of Education’s commitment to providing transformational and innovative learning experiences for students. The Adapted Fitness program run through the Department of Kinesiology is an …
Hoofers Adapt Receives 2020 Bucky’s Inclusivity Award!
The annual Bucky Awards are a way for the university to celebrate individuals and organizations on campus for the impact they have had on their peers and our community. The Inclusivity award is presented to …
Wisconsin Idea Seed Grant planted in rural health care facility
Project connects university’s autism experts and graduate students with Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics As Jessica Muesbeck was working toward her master’s degree in occupational therapy, she was searching for additional opportunities to apply …