Recently, I was lucky enough to visit the Eurogamer Video Game and Technology Expo. This was purely for entertainment (and to keep a geeky husband quiet) however, as usual, I had a whinge about the heights of the surfaces, the distance a wheelchair user would have to travel to find an accessible entrance and so on. I was pleasantly surprised to see over 90% of the games on display for trial had a dedicated area with lower desks, bigger screens and staff to help where needed at every turn, who had obviously had training as when quizzed, they had answers for all of my questions, designed to catch them out with their knowledge of approaching people with disabilities, where and how to direct people to the things they required and even informed me of the access team, who were employed solely to find and solve any issues for attendees who may have a need for alternative access to the building, games, areas and interactive facilities. I then stumbled across one of the most exciting things I have encountered as an OT and an avid gamer. Continue reading “Eurogamer Video Game and Technology Expo – Accessibility” »

To celebrate world Occupational therapy Day 2011 we are taking part in a blog carnival celebrating the diversity of our profession. But what is world OT day? Continue reading “Blog Carnival For World Occupational Therapy Day” »

There’s a great new Occupational Therapy website full of useful OT related information and resources:

Continue reading “The OT Expert” »

Thus far my experiences have been limited.

I have mainly spent my time at a call centre, working for the Blue Badge team. I have been conducting telephone assessments to ascertain whether an applicant needs a mobility assessment, or has a condition that would negate the need for assessment, either proving eligible or ineligible, dependant on the medical information provided. This is an interesting position, as it allows me time to search for further info about a particular condition or disability, which has greatly improved my knowledge in some conditions and refreshed knowledge in others.  It is, however, repetitive and standardised, with little room for negotiation and use of leniency. Continue reading “06 Sept 2011” »

Last week, I was lucky enough to support Matthew with an access audit for the shopping giant Selfridges in London. Continue reading “22 August 2011” »

When I was asked to ‘blog’ my experiences and introduce myself as the new intern O.T. at Inclusion.Me, I wasn’t sure what was expected of me. I did some research and having found that a blog is literally an online diary, or ‘weB LOG’. So here I am and here is my first blog. Continue reading “15 August 2011 – Diary of an “Intern” OT” »

Inclusion is going nationwide. As the company expands and our team gets bigger, we are now able to bring our services to even more communities right across the country. Continue reading “Private Occupational Therapist Hampshire, Southampton and Winchester” »

In theory this sounds like a great opportunity – doesn’t come with any recommendation from us as we don’t know Thomas directly or what the course involves / costs but sounds like a great idea…..get in touch with him directly for more details:

“I am a professional photographer with a background in brain injury support work. Since last year I have been offering one-to-one or small group photography tuition for people with brain injuries. This is aimed at increasing the confidence, creativity and communication capabilities of brain injured people. It is 100% tailored to the individual. We can do anything from creative photography at home or on location, sports, portraiture, or photography with a therapeutic goal in mind, for example creating a “Life Book” or communication cards.

To find out more please contact me on 07584 086599 or tas@thomasarnestrand.com.”