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Indiana University's Occupational Therapy Program offers the best of new and old. In fact, in the 2018 U.S. This is the highest ranked OT program in Indiana.

Established in 1958, the IU program is the longest continually accredited Occupational Therapy program in Indiana. Our history of graduating talented practitioners makes us well known in the Occupational Therapy community locally, regionally, and nationally. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Ranking of OT programs in the country, the IU School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Occupational Therapy program was ranked 25th.

11/13/2025

Our first-year students got to apply their learning from their fundamentals class by navigating campus in wheelchairs, gaining valuable insight into real-world mobility challenges.

11/10/2025

Last week, our Technology in OT class welcomed Michelle Flora and Sheila Klopfenstein from VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services) for an incredible guest lecture! We learned how visual challenges can impact learning, how to identify behaviors that may signal vision issues, and ways to apply knowledge of cortical visual impairment (CVI) to our therapeutic strategies and practice. 💡👁️

VIPS is the first and only nonprofit in Kentucky and Indiana providing vision-specific early childhood education and family support — making a lasting impact on how children with low vision learn and thrive! 💛

11/05/2025

Last night, Dr. Tony Chase took the stage at the Oceania Seating Symposium in Rotorua, New Zealand, to present “Skills in Wheels: The First Pediatric Wheelchair Skills Program in the United States.” 🌏✨ We’re so happy to see this innovative program being shared on an international stage. Continuing to promote inclusion, independence, and mobility for all! ♿💙

11/04/2025

⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Introducing Morgan Knoy - Class of 2026 - With a special shout out as it was her 25th Birthday this past weekend!
Getting to know Morgan Knoy:
📍 From Lafayette, IN
📖 Studied Kinesiology at Purdue
👩‍⚕️ When asking Morgan why she chose OT she said… “I want to spend my life loving, caring for, and serving others and seeing healing in all aspects happen, and OT was all of that and more!”
💗 She also described her favorite aspect of being in the program: “The best part of IU OT is the people and our relationships built here. You can do all the "things" or "occupations" you want, but without connection and relationship, it's left empty! These are special people.”
✨ Morgan is interested in the OT Specialty: Rehab!
🤗 Favorite Occupation: Social participation!
🌅 Fun fact about Morgan is that… “It's always a yes from me if you say dance party, ice cream, spike ball, or sunset walk!”

10/28/2025

October 27th was World OT Day! Our students put together a video of some of their experiences while here in the program! To the new, almost, veteran, hopeful, empowered, resilient, and motivated Occupational Therapy Practicioners

10/21/2025

First year students got some practice taking vitals such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels and respiratory rate. They also practiced proper PPE procedures during their fundamentals lab. This is great practice for future clinicals!

10/20/2025

An unforgettable Game Day moment 🏈 💙

Morgan, a Colts cheerleader and IU OTD student who knows ASL, met 8-year-old Mark on the sidelines. At his first NFL game, Mark couldn’t hear the roar of the crowd — but he felt the energy when Colts cheerleader Morgan came over and signed to him. 💙 Their Game Day connection through sign language became a moment the internet can’t stop smiling about!

We’re so proud to spotlight Morgan and celebrate the way she’s already making an impact — one that will continue to grow throughout her OT journey!

10/16/2025

Second Year OTD Students had an immersive day learning all about the process and many components involved in selecting a wheelchair best fit for a client. Thank you to JB Radabaugh for coming in to teach as a guest lecturer as well as create fun educational stations for students to learn about power and manual wheelchairs and the proper ergonomics we have to account for!

10/14/2025

⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Wishing Jourdan Weinzapfel - Class of 2028 - A Very Happy 23rd Birthday Today!
Getting to know Jourdan Weinzapfel:
📍 From Evansville, IN
📖 Studied Psychology at IU Bloomington
👩‍⚕️ When asking Jourdan why she chose OT she said… “I love the perspective it offers toward my daily living and that it treats holistically with an emphasis on the individual’s meaningful occupation of their time!”
💗 She also described her favorite aspect of being in the program: “I really appreciate the cohort aspect of IU’s OT program, which has allowed for so much friendship-building and bonding!”
✨ Jourdan is interested in the OT Specialties: Mental health or Pediatrics
🎙 Favorite Occupation: Anything with music (listening, singing, dancing)
💛 Fun fact about Jourdan is that she is the youngest of 7!

10/08/2025

Our second-year students took a field trip to Easterseals, where they explored the many ways individuals can access support, resources, and services that promote growth toward independent living! Their visit included learning about Easterseals’ collaboration and outreach efforts, seeing examples of home modifications offered through their services, and discovering a wide range of assistive technology equipment.

They also gained hands-on experience with a variety of devices rented from Easterseals, which they will continue to explore further and present to their peers in their Tech in OT class!

Pictured: Colorino (is able to scan and identify colors) & Interactive Companion Pet (Realistic and lifelike cat companion)

10/03/2025

⭐ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ⭐
Wishing Adriana Martinez - Class of 2026 - A Very Happy 25th Birthday Today!
Getting to know Adriana Martinez:
📍 From Elkhart Indiana
📖 Attended IU Indianapolis
💗 She also described a special moment in the program has been: “I truly enjoyed my Level IIA fieldwork at an outpatient hand orthopedic clinic. I was fortunate to have a wonderful fieldwork educator who supported my growth and helped me develop valuable skills I will carry throughout my OT journey. The patients were kind and engaging, and I loved creating a positive, creative, and fun environment for them to enjoy therapy”.
👩‍⚕️ When asking Adriana why she chose OT she said… “I chose OT because I’ve observed many people struggle after injuries, and it’s so meaningful to help them regain their independence and get back to the everyday things we often take for granted.”
✨ Adriana is interested in the OT Specialties: Outpatient Hands or inpatient rehab
🛩 Favorite Occupation: traveling, trying local coffee shops, longboarding and photography!
🐾 Fun fact about Adriana is that she has a 2 year old cat named Luna! Luna also does tricks, such as sit, paw, spin, high five, and up.

09/29/2025

The third years had their last day in the Advanced Pediatrics elective filled with fun lab activities and stations! The class included infant massage (teething/oral motor massage), pediatric kinesiotaping, and student-led intervention stations which featured an animal-assisted therapy station with Henry the golden retriever!

Address

1050 Wishard Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN
46202

Telephone

+13172740149

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