About the Guest:

In this 4th inclusion story of Inclusive Occupations, we meet Hannah Gamble, a 25-year-old lady with Down Syndrome who is thriving in her job at the cafeteria of Cedar Lane Elementary School. Hannah's journey is shared by her occupational therapist, Dr. Deborah Schwind, who has supported her since elementary school, and Hannah's mother, Barbara.

We learn how Hannah was fully included throughout her education, participating in general education classes and activities like the school play and morning announcements. Her internship experience in the preschool and cafeteria at her former elementary school led to her being hired as a permanent employee, showcasing the power of work-based learning opportunities.

The episode highlights the key predictors of post-school success, including self-determination, work experience, inclusion, and family involvement - all of which were integral to Hannah's journey. Listeners will be inspired by Hannah's story and the collaborative efforts of her support team in creating an inclusive path for her to lead a self-determined life.

Resources:

The National Technical Assistance Center for Transition- The Collaborative (NTACT-C)'s Predictors of Post School Success- Level of Evidence Chart- https://transitionta.org/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=eri_file_count&post_id=1564&nonce=f77eb238e6

Article by Dr. Theresa Carlson Carroll and Dr. Deborah Schwind- Evidence-based predictors of post-school success: https://www.aota.org/publications/ot-practice/ot-practice-issues/2023/practice-improvement-perk-evidence-based-predictors-of-post-school-successEpisode Transcripts are available at: https://otter.ai/u/gb08rL7r6kcLZeHecEYOt5OpnSM?utm_source=copy_url

Feedspot's Recognition of Inclusive Occupations as one of the top 25 OT podcasts of 2024 (Yaay!!) - https://podcast.feedspot.com/occupational_therapy_podcasts/

Podcast Transcripts- https://otter.ai/u/BIlrdUO5vfMnrLHhaba5X-WUnYE?utm_source=copy_url