Community of Practice (CoP) for School Based Therapy

Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning in the school setting

Venue Online via Teams
Member Price €0.00
Non-Member Price €0.00
Event Date 23 Sep 2026
Time 2 pm to 3.15 pm



Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Time: 2 - 3.15pm

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams. Click on the link below to join.


School Based Therapy Community of Practice Session 23rd September 2pm | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams


No need to book in advance


Theme: “Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning in the school setting “


We are delighted to welcome Dr. Rachel McMahon, Education Advisor, Centre for Excellence in Universal Design. There will also be opportunities to hear fellow occupational therapists share stories of their valued experiences and learning they gained for future practice.


Information on the Community of Practice


This CoP aims to build on the capacity of the school workforce, involving knowledge translation over time, to address practice gaps; to be change leaders in implementing inclusive practice supporting participation; that maximise student’s school success and health (mental and physical). The CoP aims to identify Ireland’s current strengths, challenges, and needs while also sharing success stories in schools and plans for moving forward.


The CoP commenced in November 2024 and runs 3/ 4 events annually. Click on the link below to access the CoP Padlet which gives you access to previous sessions and related resources.


https://padlet.com/siobhainoshea/community-of-practice-school-based-therapists-s6i9utccppou3kz9


Therapists from education and the health sector (Primary Care, Acute, CAMHS, and Disabilities) are invited to our next event – all welcome! You are welcome to invite a colleague (teacher, team member) in the context that it is an Occupational Therapy Community of Practice but we are aware that the content is relevant to all. Students are also very welcome.


If you have any questions please email any of the facilitators:

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