501(c)(3) empowering communities by promoting accessibility, mobility, and inclusion.
Student Opportunities
Mobility Matters Foundation believes in providing educational opportunities for the next generation of Occupational Therapists. Mobility Matters Foundation offers a comprehensive and unique capstone or fieldwork experience for OTD and MSOT students. Mobility Matters currently operates in a telehealth capacity, making it an available site for students across the country. Telehealth OT Capstone or Fieldwork is a wonderful opportunity for students. The team at Mobility Matters Foundation has high expectations for their students, and various objectives that will be met, along with objectives provided by your school. Students are supervised by a licensed and registered occupational therapist.
The mission of the Mobility Matters Foundation is to increase accessibility and enhance the quality of life for individuals within their home and community. We do this by providing skilled occupational therapy evaluation services, educational resources, and advocacy to enable the underserved members within our community to receive essential durable medical equipment (DME).
If you are interested in an OT Capstone or Fieldwork opportunity at Mobility Matters Foundation, please email us at info@mobilitymattersfoundation.org
Capstone/Fieldwork Objectives
- At the end of this rotation, students will demonstrate an understanding of the components and operations involved in running a non-profit organization.
- At the end of this rotation, students will know how to properly allocate and manage the budget and any income per the guidelines set out in the bylaws.
- At the end of this rotation, students will contribute towards sustainability projects and fundraising efforts to maintain a non-profit organization.
- At the end of this rotation, students will have participated in marketing efforts (i.e. social media, community outreach, etc.) to gain more funding for the non-profit.
- At the end of this rotation, students will have a better understanding of fee schedules, insurance guidelines, and how they impact underserved populations.
- At the end of this rotation, students will have a solid understanding of telehealth and in-person evaluations as well as follow-up appointments, to ensure competencies with ACOTE standards.
- Students will demonstrate proficiency on writing grants, letters of medical necessity, and documentation to meet ACOTE standards for entry-level practice.
- At the end of this rotation, students will understand how to effectively collaborate with ATP when necessary to schedule appointments.
- At the end of this rotation, students will have a better understanding of the needs surrounding seating and positioning, as well as accessibility deficits for underserved populations
- At the end of this rotation, students will have a better understanding of seating and positioning and what "optimal" seating and positioning looks like.
- At the end of this rotation, students will have a grasp of how OT looks at the lifespan and various diagnoses with regard to seating and positioning, as well as accessibility inside and outside of the home.
To Meet Objectives
- Students are to review and reference the student handbook for policies, procedures, and processes at the start of fieldwork and throughout the duration of time here.
- Review all resources available to you and familiarize yourself with the content.
- When sending emails to community partners, ensure proper channels and methods are followed.
- Following all ACOTE rules, guidelines, and expectations.
- Watch all videos pertaining to evaluations, positioning, power seat functions, etc in order to be successful during evaluations and composing skilled LMNs.
- Participate in webinars related to nonprofit management and skills, and/or review notes from previous.
- Proactively self-reflect and identify areas of personal and professional growth.
- Respond to feedback in a professional manner and formulate goals to address identified areas of growth.
- Students are expected to work on multiple projects during their time at MMF. A student cannot solely work on one project and meet ACOTE standards.
- Students are expected to prepare their weekly schedules with projects they plan to work on throughout the week. At the end of the week, students are expected to report via email what they have completed during the week, and what they plan to work on next week. Items completed should be items of value.
- Contribute to a culture of positivity and positive progression and development of the foundation.
