University of Alberta

Welcome!!

The FDSI team is a collaboration of professionals and students from a range of disciplines - occupational therapy, social sciences, social work - all of whom are dedicated to better understanding the lived experience and greater context of family and disability, exploring issues and generating solutions in partnership with those affected by disability, and disseminating knowledge that informs further research and positively impacts the greater community.

We are always looking to expand our research team. Interested graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, both locally and internationally, are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are urged to contact Dr. David McConnell to discuss mutual interests and possible avenues of involvement in the FDSI. 

Current Graduate Student Projects

Laura Pacheco (PhD candidate)

Mothers with Intellectual Disabilities from Different Cultural Communities: A Narrative Study

Amber Savage (Graduate Student)

An investigation of well-being indicators for disabled children and youth in the Canadian context 

Miriam Parakkal (Graduate Student)

Accomodations to Early Intervention

 

MScOT Research Opportunities

OCCTH 599: Family and Disability Studies Research Practicum.

Designed for MScOT course based students; this is a  great opportunity earn credits while gaining hands on research experience.

Volunteer

If you are interested in gaining insight into family and disability studies, you are welcome to volunteer with us. Check the calendar for open round table discussions and help to inform research.

Prospective Student Links

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research

Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Department of Occupational Therapy