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2023 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) Citation Award Recipients for New-Brunswick
Carol Henry and Charles Levasseur
Debbie LeBreton, OT Reg. NB and Carol Henry
Carol Henry has made significant contributions to the health and wellness of numerous clients over her 51 years in sales with equipment suppliers. Carol was amazing at taking the information from the occupational therapist about a client to search all possible avenues to find equipment to meet the client’s needs. She found viable options while being mindful of the client situation, whether it be limited funds or helping get the right equipment in a home in a timely way to support a palliative client’s goal of returning home. Carol led with her heart, always showing compassion for clients. Carol’s actions always supported the occupational therapy philosophy of client centeredness, enabling valued occupations and promoting accessibility!
Charles Levasseur and colleagues
Charles Levasseur has been a champion for persons with disabilities through his career and volunteer work. He is presently the Assistive Technology and Learning Disability Specialist and Atlantic Regional Manager with the Neil Squires Society. For over 20 years, he has taken a hands-on approach to assisting persons with disabilities, providing training using complex assistive technologies. Charles is a great supporter of occupational therapy and occupational therapists in New Brunswick. He served as the Public Representative on NBAOT Council and some of its committees from 2014 to 2022. During his time, he was always a very active member, bringing much wisdom and always raising thoughtful points from the perspective of the public and its protection. Charles shares a passion with OTs for working with clients to help improve their health and well-being through meaningful participation in activities!
October is OT Month
Read the Official Government Declaration here
Premier Higgs signed the proclamation declaring October as OT month in New Brunswick.
You can see in the picture in the usual order: Andrew McLeod, NBAOT Executive Director, Premier Blaine Higgs and Natalie MacKenzie, NBAOT Registrar.
2023 Inaugural NBAOT Scholarship Winner
Cheque for $1,500 presented to Katie Kierstead, Dalhousie University by NBAOT President Pam McCaskill, OTReg(NB)
Here are the NBAOT Awards Recipients for 2023
Merit Award Recipient
Cheryl Taylor is the recipient of the Merit Award for 2023.
From left to right: April Harvey, Cheryl Taylor and Lilli Ju Lin
Exceptional Preceptor Award Recipients
Danielle Nason is a recipient of the Exceptional Preceptor Award.
From left to right: Danielle Nason and Kaneisha LeBlanc
Jeff Savage is a recipient of the Exceptional Preceptor Award.
From left to right: Lilli Ju Lin and Jeff Savage