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MiOTA Fall Conference 2026
Welcome to MiOTA’s Fall Conference 2026!
Friday October 2, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
This presentation highlights a research collaboration between the Safe at Home (SAH) program at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels (YMOW) and the Eastern Michigan University Occupational Therapy Program. Led by a CAPS-certified Occupational Therapist, SAH has provided essential home modifications for older adults in Washtenaw County. We share how research support from EMU faculty and students is being used to analyze data with the goal of broadening OT services in additional community settings and securing future funding. The session discusses the significance of using evidence-based outcomes to demonstrate how client-centered OT care improves home accessibility and client-perceived safety, ultimately strengthening the case for OT's role in the aging-in-place movement.
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Bridget Daly, OTRL, CAPS

Occupational Therapist, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels
Bridget Daly has been practicing Occupational Therapy for the last 30 years. For the past five years, Bridget has been working in a community based OT practice setting in Michigan at Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels. Currently, she coordinates the Safe at Home program. Her previous work... Read More →
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Carolyn Ferrer

Assistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Ferrer, OTD, OTR/L, is a seasoned occupational therapist with over 15 years of experience in inpatient rehabilitation, specializing in complex recovery for stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and cardiac conditions. A 2025 graduate of the Boston University Post-Professional occupational therapy do... Read More →
Friday October 2, 2026 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
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