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SUMMARY:Veterans’ Health: Understanding the Underlying Factors
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides an overview of the military experi
 ence\, including service\, deployments\, and the transition to civilian 
 life. It explores the unique exposures and health concerns that dispropo
 rtionately affect Veterans\, the role of occupational therapy in support
 ing Veterans\, and available organizations and services. Drawing on both
  professional expertise and lived experience\, the presentation will als
 o offer practical strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with
  Veterans. Dr. James Wersal is an occupational therapist\, educator\, re
 searcher\, and U.S. Army Veteran who served eight years in the military\
 , including a combat tour in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has 
 more than a decade of occupational therapy experience\, with expertise i
 n neurological and driver rehabilitation\, community reintegration\, and
  return-to-work evaluation. He is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (C
 BIS)\, Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS)\, and CarFit Technician. D
 r. Wersal’s teaching and research interests explore the intersection of 
 occupational therapy\, technology\, and meaningful participation\, inclu
 ding adaptive and autonomous transportation\, generative artificial inte
 lligence\, Veteran health\, and community reintegration. He also has ext
 ensive experience teaching and mentoring occupational therapy students\,
  as well as supporting Veterans navigating VA healthcare and benefits.\n
 \nTickets: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6969356066345289819
 \n\nhttps://findlocal.community/event/534fcbbb-63f5-4de5-9feb-0360730e2b
 91
LOCATION:Bay Path University\, 588 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA 01
 106
URL:https://findlocal.community/event/534fcbbb-63f5-4de5-9feb-0360730e2b9
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
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