The Occupational Therapy Department at St. Ambrose University has been an amazing partner with Hand in Hand for many years, connecting us with students who want to learn more about child development while being sensory friendly and adaptive. We find that we learn just as much from them if not more as they show us ways to implement occupational therapy techniques in our programs to help improve the lives of our participants. Hannah is our latest occupational therapy student to join us at Hand in Hand.

Fifteen St. Ambrose students walk through the door of Tessa’s Place on a Friday morning ready to read, play, and lesson plan for our inclusive programs. They are the newest group of occupational therapy students to visit Hand in Hand. Hand in Hand has been partnering with St. Ambrose University’s Occupational Therapy Department since 2021.