Community Resources

Question 1

Community

Answer 1

“…a group of people with diverse characteristics who are linked by social ties, share common perspectives and engage in joint action in geographical location or settings

Question 2

Community Participation

Answer 2

Unique to each individual

Consistent settings in which people may want or need to participate
- Health Professional Services
- Emergency Preparedness/ First Responders
- Shopping and Personal Care Services
- Leisure and Recreation
- Faith and Cultural Communities

Question 3

WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES?

Answer 3

Improve social skills

Improve behavior

Improved family relationships

Parenting skills and decision making

Increase advocacy

Question 4

What can we do to help connect people to the community resources?

Answer 4

KNOWLEDGE OF EXISTING RESOURCES, EVENTS OR SUPPORT

HELP COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY

Question 5

OTPF - 4 includes population. this includes

Answer 5

community programs and groups

Question 6

What is the OT Process to Promote Community Participation

Answer 6

Training
Participating
evaluating / review

Question 7

Collaboration at Community Level

Answer 7

Engage with stakeholders to improve accessibility and health and wellness

Addressing the context and environment to support occupational engagement

Consultation and education

Partner with businesses
Accessibility

Sensory-friendly