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Research group

Occupational Therapy - Participation and the Environment

Participation for All

The Occupational Therapy – Participation and Environment research group is dedicated to supporting individuals who struggle with daily activities at home, school, work, or in their community. The research focuses on the impact of social and physical environments on people’s participation, health, and well-being. The research group strives for equality and justice in enabling meaningful participation for everyone.

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Meet us

The experts of Occupational Therapy - Participation and the Environment.

  • Margo van Hartingsveldt

    Professor of Occupational Therapy – Participation and the Environment

    Margo van Hartingsveldt is an occupational therapist and has been a professor of Occupational Therapy – Participation and the Environment at the AUAS since 2016. Her research focuses on enabling individuals to engage in daily life and society. Her goal is to create an inclusive society where everyone can fully participate and feel connected.

    Margo van Hartingsveldt professor of Occupational Therapy – Participation and the Environment AUAS
  • Margriet Pol

    Associate professor of Technology and Participation

    Margriet Pol is an associate professor of Technology and Participation, affiliated with the Occupational Therapy – Participation and the Environment research group. She also works as a senior lecturer in Research within the Occupational Therapy programme.

    Margriet Pol Associate professor of Technology and Participation AUAS