Setting | Population | Areas of focus in program design |
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Kindergarten for children of foreign workers and asylum seekers | Children (3–6 years) of foreign workers and asylum seekers, who are at risk for educational delays due to low socio-economic status, as well as lack of regular access to health and welfare services. | Evaluate children’s performance of school-related tasks; provide strategies to facilitate their full participation in daily routines; Plan developmentally appropriate instructional activities (social skills, motor coordination, self-regulation skills, problem-solving abilities); Guide educational staff. |
Senior community activity center | Neighborhood senior citizens aged 60+, participating in socialization groups for occupational, intellectual, and recreational enrichment. | Evaluate seniors’ needs and interests for meaningful activities; Create and implement health programs to assist greater social participation; Provide information about community mobility, environmental modifications to increase ease, safety, and independence with daily tasks; Guide center staff. |
Community center for people living with mental illness | People living with mental illness, participating daily in a community group environment where they can socialize, participate in recreational activities, and learn new skills. | Work with members and staff to manage all operations: clerical, food services, employment programs, housing support and placement, benefit advocacy, case management, financial planning, social programs, and continuing education support. |
Academic support Center | Students with various medical conditions (such as learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, motor and sensory disabilities). | Assist students in developing and improving academic skills (ergonomics, computer use, time management, study skills); Plan to meet different issues (rights, treatment referrals, social participation); Raise staff awareness on issues such as adult sensory regulation, health promotion, occupational balance, and accessibility. |