After viewing the era presentations, one thing that particularly stood out to me was in the 2010s presentation. I previously did not realize how large of an impact technology has had on the field of occupational therapy in recent years. The technological advances give rise to new methods of treatment and give people the ability to improve the lives of others, as well as their own lives. I enjoyed the video that this group played because it portrayed some of the ways technology aids those with disabilities and helps them to lead a better life. The woman who was narrating the video had technology specialized for her that allowed her to edit videos and make the video we were watching. Seeing this was incredibly impactful on me, and brought tears to my eyes. Without these advances in technology, this woman might have not had the opportunity to express her creativity in this way. The constant expanding of knowledge in technology has aided the field of occupational therapy in growing by giving new means of helping people achieve their goals and fulfill the daily occupations that are important to them. Technology allows for more people to get the individualized care they deserve, and the constant growth of knowledge and the expanded ability to use technology to aid others is exciting to me. As an emerging occupational therapist, I am looking forward to the future and seeing how technology continues to benefit the field of occupational therapy.
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