Mackenzie Beving, Madison Fowler, Allison Starke, and Will DiStefano, all doctoral occupational therapy students with the Department of Occupational Therapy developed "A Resource Guide for Healthcare Practitioners Working with the Agricultural Community" from the University of Missouri College of Health Sciences. Lea Ann Lowry served as capstone occupational therapy clinical professor while Karen Funkenbusch was their AgrAbility mentor. The publication will be shared in the February 2024 eNote.
Daniela Rodriguez, doctoral occupational therapy student, graduated in December 2023 from the Rehabilitation and Participation Science Program in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She developed an AgrAbility resource for AgrAbility customers and their families. Karen Funkenbusch served as the AgrAbility mentor, and this publication will be shared in the February 2024 eNote.
What's the buzz? Missouri AgrAbility in partnership with the Heroes to Hives state chapter are working to set up their 4th apiary in St. Louis County to address financial and personal wellness of veterans through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping. On-ground training will take place April-October at each of the accessible Heroes to Hives apiary sites.
Submitted by: Karen Funkenbusch