Occupational Therapy Education

Out-of-Class Physical Context assignment

You've been asked to pair up with 1-2 other students, then to explore a public setting from the viewpoint of the physical context provided by that environment. In order to help you to consider this activity from another's viewpoint, you must discuss the setting from the perspective of someone who has either low endurance (a cardio-pulmonary disorder, for instance) or who has a communication disorder (receptive aphasia, for instance).

Write down your insights, listing a handful (4-5) descriptors with examples. Choose one prominent feature of the environment that could be a barrier/facilitator and be prepared to discuss it during class on February 11th. Part of your grade will include an evaluation of your ability to write and speak clearly, and to present information in a logical, coherent manner.

One version of the written portion of the assignment is to be completed by set of students and submitted in hardcopy. Be sure to include all student names when you submit the assignment! The same grade will be assigned to each member of the group. There is no required format for this assignment, but please try to keep your report to less than two double-spaced pages! Diagrams, maps, etc. may be included in the report if they are helpful in supporting your observations. These materials can be in addition to the two pages of text in the report.

Although you may choose your own destination, here are a few suggestions of possible settings close to the KUMC campus:

1. Strasser's Hardware store, 910 Southwest Blvd.
2. HiHat Coffee Shop, 51st Terrace & State Line Rd.
3. Kirmayer Fitness Center
4. Jazz Restaurant, State Line & 39th Street
5. The community park near the intersection of 50th Street and Rainbow Blvd.
6. Jaywalker's Restaurant, Rainbow Blvd, across from the School of Nursing building
7. Rosedale Post Office, 220 West 36th Street
8. KUMC Emergency Room's waiting area
9. Landon Center on Aging, Rainbow Blvd. & West 36th Street
10. Ponak's Restaurant, 2829 Southwest Blvd.
11. Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd.

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