Dr. Ed Giesbrecht News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Student-led wheelchair program boosts kids’ confidence, builds community
August 31, 2023 —
Two occupational therapy (OT) students from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have developed a training camp that promotes confidence and a sense of community for children who use wheelchairs.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dutch researchers welcomed at College of Rehabilitation Sciences
December 5, 2019 —
A new partnership between the University of Manitoba and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) looks to advance both institutions in the areas of rehabilitation sciences research and digital health.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Wheelchair skills boot camp preps OT students for practice
July 6, 2018 —
Innovative program builds capacity, increases empathy
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rolling towards accessibility
December 12, 2017 —
Occupational therapist Ed Giesbrecht focuses his research on people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids