Although our joint session with the speech therapist was a part of
our neurological aspect class, I'd still like to blog about my experience
during that session. First off I was able to see a former co-worker of mine
from Firebird's restaurant. It was great to see her chasing her dream of being
a speech therapist, and I always have much love for the University of Memphis, since
I graduated from there in 2009, Go Tigers Go! I equally enjoyed both lectures
and received well rounded information about assistive technology. I found
myself very inspired about the young man taking college level courses for
designing programs, while also writing a book. Without assistive technology
this young man might not have been enabled to pursue his dreams. I'm excited
that young men and women living with disabilities are now able to express
themselves in a creative way, it's truly a beautiful thing. We have opened new
worlds with endless possibilities for all people to enjoy. I think this is
great from an OT perspective, because it gives people living with disabilities
another aspect of meaning and value to their lives, and as OT's we love helping
people enjoy the activities they find value in. I look forward to incorporating
assistive technology as a practitioner. It's exciting how much assistive
technology has already improved the lives of others, but image 10-20 years down
the road, the innovation is going to be amazing. I also look forward to
continuing my education in assistive technology, and to the many improvements
it's going to bring to all people. To the young man writing the book, I'm
thankful you get to chase the dreams that God has placed inside of you!
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