I've had preliminary conversations with the dean of a major university in Ethiopia. He stated he wished to continue conversations around establishment of Ethiopia's first occupational therapy education program and that he is proud for his university to be a pioneer in this regard.
Tomorrow, we'll meet to continue our efforts in person. Soon, I'll visit the university to learn about their current course offerings, teaching style, and available resources.
It will be a long road and we'll need many partners along the way. Before developing the coursework itself, we'll have to demonstrate support from stakeholders and supporters including local advocacy groups for people experiencing disabling conditions, other occupational therapists, other rehabilitation professionals, medical professionals, special education professionals, and other people of goodwill. If you'd like to help, please consider signing this petition to help support the first occupational therapy education program in Ethiopia.
If you have any other information or resources to share, please email me!
Tomorrow, we'll meet to continue our efforts in person. Soon, I'll visit the university to learn about their current course offerings, teaching style, and available resources.
It will be a long road and we'll need many partners along the way. Before developing the coursework itself, we'll have to demonstrate support from stakeholders and supporters including local advocacy groups for people experiencing disabling conditions, other occupational therapists, other rehabilitation professionals, medical professionals, special education professionals, and other people of goodwill. If you'd like to help, please consider signing this petition to help support the first occupational therapy education program in Ethiopia.
If you have any other information or resources to share, please email me!
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