RSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

I feel this is a great resource for individuals and their loved ones upon initial injury or diagnosis of an illness. It has short explanations about many different common conditions from spinal cord injury and questions one might have to psychological disorders. I feel it could be a great way for people to find out more if they wish to do it in a more private setting. It talks about sports, travel, school, work etc. It is based in Europe. Their ambassador's have disabilities so they have more insight than others might!

I liked the video on this page and it has ideas for improving your blood pressure as well. They also work in combination with the Blood Pressure Association to create the site.

This is a video about the importance of oral care in relation to our overall health.

This site gives some good information on causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention for COPD.

As we all are getting older and our parts are showing wear and tear, there is hope!

A nice description on how we should view our roles.

As the population ages many of use will have to face sexuality issues with our own parents. Two extremes are represented here, one home where the man was forced to move after found having sex with another resident and one where sexual relationships are considered natural.

This is a great handout for a individual who has had a hip replacement surgery concerning sexual positions.

our role with sexuality

Written from an OT perspective. Includes an interview process and Sexuality Assessments.

commonly used to determine the level of participation a professional should have with clients, remember P-li-ss-it

An OT that you can contact about sexuality

This website is from an OT who has expertise in sexual rehabilitation. Very client centered. Offers an evaluation, compensatory techniques, adaptive devices, and sex aides. Offers sexual programs customized to a couple's needs. Located in Brooklyn, NY.

Tells what normal changes and causes are

Great handout! Covers many areas.

This helps health care professionals feel more comfortable about discussions regarding sex.

Useful information about spinal cord injuries and sex.