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Deliso Hall
No full textFront view of Deliso Hall.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1461/thumbnail.jp
Deliso Hall
No full textFour students who are bundled up for the winter weather enjoy the snowfall in front of Deliso Hall.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1464/thumbnail.jp
Deliso Hall
No full textLeft-angled view of Deliso Hall at dusk.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1493/thumbnail.jp
Front Entrance of Deliso Hall
No full textView of the front entrance to Deliso Hall. The double doors adorn festive wreaths.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1537/thumbnail.jp
Herman Hall
No full textPhoto of Herman Hall taken from the arches of Deliso Hall. To the left three people stand together. Cars are parked in the parking lots. Snow covers the ground.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1568/thumbnail.jp
Herman Hall
No full textRendering of Herman Hall.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1578/thumbnail.jp
Herman Hall
No full textShot of the front of Herman Hall. Cars are parked in front of the building.https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/ua_buildings/1586/thumbnail.jp
Tracking Love, Marking Milestones: The Hidden Struggle of Caregiver Mental Health
Get PDFCaregivers play a critical role in monitoring and tracking their child\u27s developmental milestones, often seeking reassurance that their child is progressing appropriately for their age. However, the process of developmental tracking can present emotional challenges and contribute to caregiver stress and anxiety. This doctoral experiential project aims to assess the accuracy with which caregivers track developmental milestones and explore the mental health implications of this process. The primary objective is to identify gaps in caregiver knowledge and recognize the challenges they face in understanding and monitoring child development. A secondary goal is to promote awareness of the importance of caregiver mental health within early childhood development and advocate for supportive interventions and policies. Additionally, the project evaluates the effectiveness of targeted educational resources in improving caregiver knowledge, tracking practices, and emotional well-being. Through a survey and the development of a caregiver friendly website, this project offers tools such as milestone tip sheets, coping strategies, appropriate play activities, and self-care practices. Occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) play a pivotal role by leveraging their expertise in developmental assessments and addressing social determinants of health to support families. Given the limited research on caregiver experiences and the mental health impact of developmental tracking (World Health Organization, 2019), this project fills a critical gap by providing practical, accessible resources and highlighting the need for more caregiver-centered approaches in early intervention
The Value of Occupational Therapy in Designing Accessible and Inclusive Sports Programs
Get PDFThis capstone project focuses on promoting inclusive and accessible sports opportunities for children with disabilities through the development of two resources: a youth baseball implementation manual and an after-school program planning resource, both utilizing an occupational therapy design. Existing literature indicates a strong benefit for children with disabilities to participate in inclusive programing, including fostering social inclusion, increasing self-confidence, and enhancing overall wellbeing. Despite these benefits, many communities still lack access to such programs. Costs, accessibility, and staff training significantly impact the successful implementation and sustainability of these programs, as limited funding, lack of inclusive design, and insufficient staff training and education can create barriers to equitable participation and opportunities. Many programs currently available use implementation manuals that contain outdated and inappropriate language. This project aims to expand the availability of free, updated resources on inclusive sports, ultimately promoting the development of more accessible and inclusive programs for all athletes
CONSTITUTIONAL CROSSROADS: THE URGENCY FOR FIRST AMENDMENT PROTECTIONS OVER PARENTAL RIGHTS IN FLORIDA SCHOOL LIBRARIES
No full textThe First Amendment rights of children and students are seen as coextensive with those of adults. . .unless their parents say otherwise. Florida’s recent passing of HB 1069 is considered to be the latest champion in parental autonomy rights in education. Famously associated with Governor DeSantis’ promise to protect Florida’s children through book removals, the law allows parents to review, object to, and limit students’ access to books in school libraries. This is an expansion of parental rights beyond what America has traditionally recognized. These book limitations are now being called into question in a Florida federal district court. The Supreme Court in Meyer v. Nebraska held that a parent’s right to have a hand in their child’s education is not absolute; it must be balanced against the rights of students to learn. What about their right to Freedom of Speech? The Supreme Court in Bd. of Educ. v. Pico acknowledged that the school library is one of the most appropriate places to recognize the First Amendment rights of students because of the importance of having access to information; the right to not only give information but to receive it. In his concurrence in Pico, Justice Blackmun reiterated the Supreme Court’s view from Tinker v. Des Moines, that our students are not merely “closed-circuit” recipients to the sole information a State chooses to teach. A State may not suppress exposure to ideas; especially to prescribe what is acceptable as it relates to politics, nationalism, or other opinions. This begs the question: Does the First Amendment have to exist within the confines of parental rights, making HB 1069 constitutional, or conversely, must parental rights operate within the parameters of the First Amendment, making HB 1069 unconstitutional? This Note argues that HB 1069 is unconstitutional because it violates a student’s freedom to access information protected under the First Amendment. Students have the constitutional right to access a wide array of viewpoints, not just the perspective a parent says they should have. Further, HB 1069 is an overreach of parental autonomy rights since parents do not have a right to parent children outside their control. Without proper guidance, Supreme Court precedent will weaken, and state laws will continue to steam roll First Amendment rights, enabling the infringement upon other constitutional freedoms in the name of parents’ rights