Intersectional Accessibility: Navigating Imperfect Systems and Creatively Developing New Inclusive Ones Together Part 2

Send us a text Announcements The first 3 modules of my Online Doctoral Capstone Course Foundations of Occupational Science is available now for free for a limited time: https://engage.evolvedlivingnetwork.com/ If you are in the Tacoma Area or are a fan of the Social Justice Sewing Academy and would like to be involved in supporting the adaptation of their workshops to focus on disability justice and to be accessible to people with disabilities in more heavily institutionalized spaces consider joining in our community event virtually or in person with AOTA President Alyson Stover on Monday, October 16 [6-8pm] Get details on how to register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/706895548119940/?ref=newsfeed In-person capacity: 60, Live virtual: 150, Recording: Unlimited Episode Show Notes In part two twe explore the costs of mental health neglect in and under investment in mental health infastructure in the United States and systemic patterns that contributed to adverse occupational outcomes and how all occupational beings access to proactive investment in mental health care for all. We also explore the benefits of building your own care village for lifespan occupational wellbeing. Jennifer Pearlstein, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow in rehabilitation medicine at the University of Washington and completed her graduate work in clinical science at the University of California, Berkeley. Jen strives to improve the well-being of people with disabilities across her research, clinical work, and advocacy. She has received funding from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and National Science Foundation (NSF), published work related to disability and mental health and training, and has gained specialized clinical training in evidence-based practices for diverse psychological presentations, including how to support populations experiencing illness or disability. She also writes about her personal experiences navigating academia with a disability and strives to increase the representation, equity, and inclusion of people with disabilities in academia and in medicine. Connect with UW's Behavioral Health ECHO Project: (How Josie met Jennifer without expense of a fancy conference) https://bhinstitute.uw.edu/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D163336444 Accessible Mental Health Support Resources: https://openpathcollective.org/ As long as there is a financial need, our lifetime membership will allow you to see anyone in our network for the rates listed above. This is our guarantee. A lifetime membership to our nonprofit only costs $65. Employee Assitance Programs: https://www.insperity.com/blog/employee-assistance-programs/ Holistic Wellness for BIPOC OTs/Communities https://otbayarea.com/resources Support Group for Disabled OTP Evolved Living Network Instragram @EvolvedLivingNetwork Free Occupational Science 101 Guidebook https://swiy.co/OS101GuidePodcast OS Empowered OT Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569824073462362/ Link to Full Podcast Disclaimer https://docs.google.com/document/d/13DI0RVawzWrsY-Gmj7qOLk5A6tH-V9150xETzAdd6MQ/edit Get full access to Dr. Josie Jarvis OT at josiejarvisot.substack.com/subscribe