Community Participation Among Refugees and Asylum Seekers Who Experienced Trauma

Monday, October 27, 2025

8:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Location: Station 8

Presenting Author(s)

Elnaz Alimi, OTD, OTR/L

Ph.D. Candidate in Disability Studies and Occupational Therapist
University of Illinois Chicago

Joy M. Hammel, PhD, OTR/L

Professor, Endowed Chair
University of Illinois-Chicago

Mary P. Black, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Heartland Alliance Marjorie Kovler Center

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the impact of trauma and forced displacement on community participation among refugees and asylum seekers.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify structural barriers and adaptive strategies that influence participation after forced displacement.
Upon completion, participants will be able to analyze participation patterns and the role of trauma-informed, community-based supports in promoting inclusion for refugees and asylum seekers.