An aspect that I love about the occupational therapy profession is that there are always improvements to make, and everyone works together to achieve these goals to further the field. Vision 2025 was created to build upon the Centennial Vision for the field to work towards following 2017.
The vision states, "Occupational therapy maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living."
What I admire most about this vision statement is the diversity factor. Occupational therapy is for ALL people, populations, and communities. It does not matter where you come from or what you are struggling with-an occupational therapist will work with you to make adaptations and improvements in order to live your life to the fullest. Occupational therapy is often described as being a=full of "grey areas," not having any defining borders or practices. I think this is a huge opportunity, meaning that any one can receive OT services.
To me, diversity means embracing differences between cultures and individuals. No one is the same, and we should see this as a privilege to work with so many different populations and diagnoses. Occupational therapists are lifelong learners, always having an open mind about new intervention techniques and technology.
I look forward to seeing where Vision 2025 takes the profession and see how occupational therapy continues to get even better throughout the years!
The vision states, "Occupational therapy maximizes health, well-being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities through effective solutions that facilitate participation in everyday living."
What I admire most about this vision statement is the diversity factor. Occupational therapy is for ALL people, populations, and communities. It does not matter where you come from or what you are struggling with-an occupational therapist will work with you to make adaptations and improvements in order to live your life to the fullest. Occupational therapy is often described as being a=full of "grey areas," not having any defining borders or practices. I think this is a huge opportunity, meaning that any one can receive OT services.
To me, diversity means embracing differences between cultures and individuals. No one is the same, and we should see this as a privilege to work with so many different populations and diagnoses. Occupational therapists are lifelong learners, always having an open mind about new intervention techniques and technology.
I look forward to seeing where Vision 2025 takes the profession and see how occupational therapy continues to get even better throughout the years!
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