Quincy University Occupational Therapy

Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of liberation, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equity. In occupational therapy, our core mission is to empower individuals to live freely and participate fully in the daily activities (occupations) that give life meaning.

Historically and systemically, systemic barriers have limited access to quality healthcare and resources for Black and marginalized communities. True liberation includes the right to health, wellness, and occupational justice—ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive in their homes, workplaces, and communities.

As future occupational therapists, we are committed to breaking down these barriers, promoting culturally responsive care, and advocating for equity in health and wellness.

✨ Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a community dedicated to clinical excellence, inclusivity, and advocacy. Explore the Quincy University OTD program today. Learn more about our admissions and hybrid curriculum at the link in our bio!

🎗️ June is Cancer Rehabilitation & National Cancer Survivors Month! 🎗️

Survival is just the beginning of the journey. While beating cancer is a monumental milestone, up to 90% of survivors experience lasting side effects from their treatments—including chronic fatigue, pain, and cognitive changes.

That is where Occupational Therapy steps in. 🛠️✨

As future Occupational Therapy Doctorates at Quincy University, we look at the whole person. Cancer rehab isn't one-size-fits-all; it is a highly personalized journey. Our goal is to help survivors regain their independence, manage symptoms like lymphedema, and safely return to the daily activities (occupations) they love most.

Whether it is reclaiming physical strength, managing pain, or restoring overall quality of life, specialized rehab empowers survivors to thrive, not just survive.

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Thank you for all who have sacrificed.

Ready to start your own Occupational Therapist journey? 👣

A career in Occupational Therapy begins with the decision to make a difference.

Learn more about our OTD program at our upcoming open house.

Come explore your path to learning📚at Quincy University by attending our Occupational Therapy Hybrid Doctoral Program Open House!
✅June 1
⏰6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CT
💻Virtual: https://www.quincy.edu/otopenhouse/
✨ Meet faculty
✨ Learn the program
✨ Ask your questions

👉Save your spot: https://www.quincy.edu/otopenhouse/

As part of their journey, QU OTD students leverage the Visualize Whole Self Model of instructional design to enhance assessment skills in OTD 715 by ‘proving some’. Thus fostering a deeper understanding of assessment of occupational performance across the lifespan. Several competency checks were completed over various assessments throughout the lifespan.

Drs. St. Clair and Haas, together with QU OTD students Hedy, Jake, and Cawhan, invested their afternoon in serving the community through the Quincy Salvation Army Family Store, gathering and organizing donations from QU dorms to benefit those in need.

The QU OTD program successfully completed its first semester, marked by students creating a word cloud that captures the transformative power of their initial doctoral courses.

When we think of Occupational Therapy, we often think of physical spaces—ramps, grip adaptors, or home modifications. But what about the digital spaces where we spend so much of our lives? 🖥️📱

Tomorrow, May 21st, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, but the work starts today. As OTPs, our goal is always meaningful participation in daily life. In 2026, "daily life" means sending an email, attending a virtual meeting, paying bills online, or connecting with family via video chat.

Digital accessibility isn't just a technical feature; it’s an essential component of independence and occupational justice. From setting up switch-access switches and eye-gaze systems to configuring screen readers or cognitive simplifying extensions, OTPs help bridge the gap between human capability and digital design.

Let's design a world—both physical and digital—where everyone can participate fully.
How are you advocating for digital inclusion in your practice this week? Let us know below! 👇