Date Presented 03/28/20 Individuals over the age of 21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities lack funding for skilled OT services. As a result, they are often cared for by paraprofessionals, and the individual’s participation in meaningful occupations declines. In this study, staff at an adult day center received two training sessions on providing client-centered care. Information gathered from this study supports the need for OT as a consultative resource for educating paraprofessionals. Primary Author and Speaker: Anita Ross Additional Authors and Speakers: Nicole Roberts, Lauren Morton

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Date Presented 04/13/21 The purpose of this study was to understand how people with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities perceive community. It is important to consider an individual’s context when investigating perceptions of community. Having a better understanding of how this population perceives community can lead to improved policies and regulations that truly maximize participation in everyday occupations, which will ultimately improve this population’s health and quality of life. Primary Author and Speaker: Mayra Del Real Additional Authors and Speakers: Marie Holmefur, Gunnel Janeslätt, Afsaneh Roshanay, Kajsa Lidstroem Holmqvist, and Patrik Arvidsson