FUNDING COMMUNITY PRACTICE - STAGE-1

A broad definition of community practice has implications for how occu pational therapy services are defined, delivered and funded. The histo rical foundations of occupational therapy support an expansion into he alth promotion and prevention programming that is based in the communi ty. Moving into these roles opens tip an array of finding possibilitie s. It may also require developing new partnerships, new skills, and wo rk under different job titles. This article describes two approaches t o broadening occupational therapy's role into the community and gives examples of programs and funding sources for each.