Join the next Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative (GHRI) forum, Participatory action research: reflections and lessons learned from a 5-year exploration of care and support in Bangladesh, Canada, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Mozambique, the UK and the USA, by visiting scholar, Professor Heather Aldersey, Queen’s University.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 12:30to13:30
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 13:00to14:00
The Lavigne-Smee Visiting Scholar presents to SPOT's final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students on a topic related to rehabilitation. This year, Prof. Heather Aldersey will share her experience developing and implementing community-based, participatory action research projects related to formal and natural disability supports in the community, and her experiences facilitating partnerships between Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario) and the University of Gondar in Ethiopia supporting disability inclusion at the University and in Ethiopia.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 14:00to17:00
Final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students present their research projects, prior to the start of their last student placement during their final autumn at SPOT.
Friday, October 23, 2026 16:00to18:00
At Homecoming every year, SPOT alumni, graduates, faculty & staff are invited to the School of P&OT's Homecoming Reception on the Friday of McGill's Homecoming weekend. In 2026, we will celebrate reunion years ending in "6" and "1"! While alumni of the anniversary years are especially welcome, all SPOT alumni are indeed invited!