WMU Department of Occupational Therapy

09/18/2025

Want to make sure you or someone you care about is safe and comfortable behind the wheel? Attend CarFit—hosted by U of M Health - West & WMU OT—for a FREE 30-minute vehicle fit check!

Bring along parents, grandparents, or anyone who could benefit from a personalized fit for safer driving. It’s quick, friendly, and could make a real difference in comfort and safety!

• KALAMAZOO: Oct 3, 9am–4pm at Girl Scout Heart of Michigan, 601 W. Maple St. // Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A8A822A7FDCE9-58413515-kalamazoo #/
• GRAND RAPIDS: Oct 1, 1–4pm at 750 Fuller Ave. NE // Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A8A822A7FDCE9-57760339-grand #/

Reserve a spot for yourself or someone you know! Contact Kim Ganzevoort at Kimberly.Ganzevoort@wmich.edu or (269) 387-7348. Learn more at Car-Fit.org.

09/17/2025

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉

Join us for WMU's Grand Rapids Occupational Therapy Clinics Open House

📅 Wednesday, September 24
🕓 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Western Michigan University – Grand Rapids

Come explore our on-campus clinics, tour our spaces, meet our fieldwork educators, and enjoy light refreshments.
We can’t wait to see you there!

09/16/2025

Join us TODAY at our downtown Grand Rapids campus! WMU OT will be there, along with the graduate programs listed below...

09/15/2025

Amazing turnout at the NAMI Out of the Darkness Walk! WMU COTAD students were proud to host a booth for the first time, sharing about our OTA/OTD programs, pro bono clinics, and commitment to mental health in occupational therapy education. Such an impactful day! Thank you to our dedicated students & everyone who stopped by to learn more! NAMI

09/15/2025

Broad River Rehab is now hiring OTs & COTAs in Michigan! They offer an unique mentorship program to help you grow your career with confidence.

Broad River Rehab offers competetive benefits including:
• Competitive wages
• Low-cost dental, vision & health insurance
• PTO with 100% buyout options
• 401(k)
• Company-paid CEUs & license renewal reimbursement

Interested?
📧 cori.nelson@broadriverrehab.com
📞 601-248-5686
💻 Apply online: www.broadriverrehab.com/careers

09/12/2025

WMU’s COTAD student group is hosting a booth at the NAMI Walk: Out of the Darkness this Sunday, Sept. 14 at Millennium Park in Grand Rapids!

This event is a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention and includes a 1–3 mile walk, yard games, raffles, food, merch, resource tables, mental health specialists, and therapy dogs.

📍 Where: Grant Pavilion, Millennium Park
⏰ When: Sunday, Sept. 14 | Event: 11–3 | Walk: 1 PM
📸 Group photo: 12:30 at our booth

Sign-ups are FREE & still open! Use the link below to join our growing team! > https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/367057

Contact Emma Nesbitt (734-740-7734) or Dr. Gonzalez (310-598-9271) for day-of questions!

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/12/2025

You’re Invited to Our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 🎉

The WMU Grand Rapids Pediatric Occupational Therapy Clinic has moved to a new location, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us!

✨ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
📅 Wednesday, September 17
🕘 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Western Michigan University – Grand Rapids

Come tour our new space, meet our team, and see how we’re supporting pediatric occupational therapy in the community. We can’t wait to see you there!

09/11/2025

Exciting News!!

We’re proud to share that WMU Occupational Therapy, in partnership with Mary Free Bed, has officially earned AOTA accreditation for our Neurologic OT Fellowship Program!
This makes us the only accredited Neurologic OT fellowship in Michigan and one of just 14 programs in the entire country.
We’re thrilled to continue advancing opportunities for specialized training and making an impact in the field of neurologic occupational therapy!

09/10/2025

Is your child a picky eater or struggling with potty problems? These everyday challenges could be clues to something more!
Join us for a session with Amy Underwood, OT expert in pediatric pelvic health. Discover how occupational therapy can uncover and address hidden pelvic floor dysfunctions—helping kids thrive in daily life!

🗓️ Event: November 14, 2025
🎟️ Register by October 31!

09/08/2025

Join us at the WMU Grand Rapids Occupational Therapy Open House on September 24, 4:30–6:30 p.m. Tour our Adult Neurorehabilitation, Hand Therapy, and Pediatric Occupational Therapy clinics, meet the field work educators, and enjoy refreshments! Open to the community, prospective students, and anyone interested in learning more about our services and on-campus clinics!

09/03/2025

In today's digital world, finding the right balance for screentime can feel overwhelming, especially for families with neurodiverse children.

Don't miss the "Screentime and Growing Minds: Finding the Just Right Balance" session with experts Dr. Michelle Suarez and Rebecca Hernández! They'll cover the impact of screentime on the developing brain and share practical strategies.

🗓️ November 14, 2025
➡️ Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025
🔗 https://wmich.edu/ridercolloquium