'Just because you see an issue or a limitation, doesn't mean they think it's a limitation. You have to listen to people's stories.' -@therollin_stone on Transforming Healthcare and how to approach fitness for people with disabilities. @Merrimack
Next journal article:
Racism, sexism, ableism and oppression: The truth behind social justice and diversity initiatives in academia.
Who wants to co author with me?
So much discussion about how online teaching didn’t work when it’s clear we’re in this position because enough adults didn’t pay attention during all their in-person learning anyway. 🙃
The Paralympic symbol (the "Agitos", meaning "I move") reflects the Paralympic Motto, “Spirit in Motion,” & emphasizes bringing athletes together around the world to always moving forward and never giving up. The 3 colors originally symbolized the "Mind, Body, & Spirit" of sport.
August 1. Start of year 14 as a full-time faculty member, my eighth with tenure, and my fourth as a full professor. But please tell me again how one can’t whitewater raft the tenure stream and come out the other side with “just a DPT.” 👍🏻
Instead of letting PT “scope of practice” define my limitations .....
I partnered with an MD and DO that respect and trust my clinical judgement and provide for my patients where I cannot (i.e. meds, imaging)
Teamwork makes the dream work
Period.
Last Thursday I sent a mass email to all referring providers in my database alerting them that I’m bilingual and accept Spanish-speaking patients.
11 referrals in my efax box this morning that require a Spanish-speaking PT.
Solve the problem. Monetize the solution.