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SHRS’ Beth Skidmore Helps Address Rehabilitation Needs for Biden Transition Team

, associate dean for research in 51ƷƵ’s  was recently selected to represent the American Occupational Therapy Association and the greater rehab research community in an invited meeting with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team. “It was pretty exciting to talk with a member of the transition team. They want to understand the problems that people are facing and get to effective solutions,” she said.

As a partner with the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Consortium, Skidmore has been addressing the needs of people with disabilities and the disparities they face, including how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased hardships for the disability community. The consortium consists of scientists, disability advocates and legal experts.

Along with being chair and a professor for 51ƷƵ’s , Skidmore’s research focuses on innovative rehabilitation treatments that promote greater independence and community re-engagement for those with cognitive impairments.

Skidmore is a 2013 recipient of the , the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers.

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