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ACOTUP/ACPUE is a national organization
that promotes and develops occupational therapy
education and research with an understanding
of issues in a global context.
NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 27 – 2016
NEWS FROM
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
D
iversity is the key when it comes to providing stu-
dents with a well-rounded repertoire of field-
work opportunities. At Dalhousie University,
some of this diversity comes through role-emerging place-
ments that build on community partnerships. One such part-
nership, which has now evolved into six full-time fieldwork
placements, is with the YWCA’s “Women in Supported
Housing” program.
In this “housing first” program, there is a focus on finding
suitable options for women who struggle to find housing be-
cause of addictions or mental illness, women fleeing from
abusive relationships, or those who have been in conflict with
the law. Once housing is established, the focus shifts to pro-
viding the support necessary to keep them housed, and to
build, strengthen, or rebuild a meaningful life. The occupa-
tional therapy student pairs (under the preceptorship of an
occupational therapist and in interprofessional collabora-
tions) play an important role at this point, supporting the
women to overcome personal and environmental barriers,
and work toward individualized goals relating to life skills and
personal care, education or work, and healthy social/
leisure/recreation.
This partnership has been mutually beneficial, as students
gain a transferrable skill set, and the women appreciate the
opportunity to work on life-changing goals. We continue to
explore innovative funding options to promote sustainability
of this valuable learning opportunity.
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/afhoce/prpr/up- load/WISH-YWCA_en.pdfACOTUP’s 6th ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
IS COMING UP!
A
COTUP is happy to announce that their sixth
AGM and committee meetings will be occur-
ring in beautiful Banff, Alberta this year! Don’t
forget to book your hotel and travel arrangements! Please
note that the Annual General Meeting and the Education
Innovation Forum Meeting are open to all ACOTUP mem-
bers, and all other meetings are by invitation. This year, the
Board has decided to hire a strategic planning facilitator to
assist in the future development of the association and their
strategic plan.
Monday, April 18 2016
Annual General Meeting Time - 8:30 AM
Monday, April 18 2016
Board of Directors Strategic Planning Session - 9:00 AM
Monday, April 18 2016
CUFE Meeting - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, April 19 2016
CUFE Meeting - 8:30 AM
Tuesday, April 19 2016
Curriculum Coordinators Meeting Time - 8:30 AM
Tuesday, April 19 2016
Education Innovation Forum Meeting Time - 1:00 PM
All meetings will take place during local time at the
Fairmont Springs Banff.