Current issues impacting occupational therapy and the communities we serve

Immigration and Health Policies and Occupational Therapy

The Fair Housing Act allows people to make necessary accomdation to thier living space so they can live independently. New proposed regulations are threatening this right.

Immigration and disability: what's going on with the public charge rule crisis?

Congress was recently called to repeal Medicare’s exclusion of dental care, and pass legislation establishing comprehensive oral health coverage in Medicare

According to the CDC, health disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a devastating negative impact on lifelong health and opportunity.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program supplements the healthy food budget of families in need so they may move towards self-sufficiency.

What will go away if the ACA is repealed with Texas vs. Azar?