Dear OT colleagues,

My name is Ángela Lumpert Palacios, and I am an occupational therapist currently working in paediatrics. I am also involved in international occupational therapy student initiatives, and I will be delivering a keynote at the 29th ENOTHE Annual Meeting in Toulouse, 22–24 October 2026.

The keynote, “Belonging in the Profession: Disability, Identity, and the Future of Occupational Therapy Education,” will explore the experiences of occupational therapy students and practitioners with disabilities, chronic health conditions and/or neurodivergence, particularly in relation to education, fieldwork placements, professional identity and entering the workforce.

I would love to bring a range of lived experiences into this conversation, including through selected anonymous quotes and/or a word cloud during the presentation. I've created a short Google Form where people can share as much or as little as they feel comfortable sharing, with anonymity as the default.

I wondered whether you might be willing to share…

My assignment is as follows:

Reach out to an OTR or OT student. Interview him/her based on his/her experience. Explain to him/her the role of the OTA and OTR in the screening and evaluation process. Discuss how you can both collaborate in the field. This can be virtual, phone, email, or in person. Discuss your findings with the class. Discuss if his/her remarks support or conflict with our professional guidelines. Refer to your readings and reference throughout.

Hello,

Having worked as an OT in various NHS and private settings, I'm looking to move into a career in design (interior and, possibly, garden). I am looking to buddy up with another OT who is working in this area and is particularly interested in neuro-inclusive design as an emerging area for OTs to make their mark. Ideally, as I am new to the area, someone with more experience than me. If you feel it's something you'd like to try so that we can both add to our CPD, please do let me know. Many thanks.

Hi all,

I am a UK-based OT with experience in NHS and private settings (I have also been music teacher, but that's another story...!). I am now at a point in my career where I want to move into an area that really excites me - inclusive design rooted in biophilic principles (a belief that we are all happier and healthier in environments that mirror nature). Not being neurodivergent myself, I hope you are happy to accept me into this group. I am doing a lot of reading and research in this area, but nothing comes close to learning from the first hand experiences of individuals living with neurodivergence. If there are any OTs working in this area, I'd be really happy to meet up virtually. Thank you!

Journal club host:

Lisa Jamieson, Occupational Therapist, Scotland, UK. Working within the NHS and delivering freelance occupational therapy training including occupational formulation workshops.

Research title:

Patient experiences of occupational formulation: It's about getting to know me

Research authors:

Hello OT Community!

I'm an Entry-Level OTD student who is incredibly passionate about hospice and end-of-life care, and I'm looking to connect with an occupational therapist who shares that passion.

Beginning in February 2027, I'll complete my 14-week doctoral capstone at a residential board-and-care home serving individuals receiving hospice care. My capstone focuses on exploring and promoting the role of occupational therapy in hospice through the development of educational resources and interventions.

I'm hoping to find a mentor with experience in hospice who will be willing to connect with me occasionally throughout the capstone to discuss interventions and resources, or to share experiences working in this unique practice setting.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, I'd love to connect!

Best,

My research group has published a survey to learn about the experience of those working in hospice and palliative care, and about their enablers and barriers related to participating in meaningful activities. Our intended audience is nurses, personal aides, social workers, chaplains, and others. Would you consider sharing this flyer in your networks as appropriate? Our survey is expected to close on July 19th. The template message and flyer are below.

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Dear colleagues, We are seeking your input as a valuable addition to a research project about the experience of working in hospice care.  

We are students from Missouri State University’s Occupational Therapy program, and we are excited for your contribution to our research. 

Your survey responses will be completely anonymous and strictly confidential. You will not be contacted about your responses to the survey, nor will information be shared to a third party. Please use the QR code in the flyer attached or use the link below. Please add your…