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Elizabeth Cathleen Kocher

Elizabeth Cathleen Kocher, OTD, MOT, OTR/L

20252025

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Research interests

Access to nature for individuals with disabilities and benefits of nature on health and well-being, social prescribing, transition to work programs, and supporting employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, adapted sports and engagement in sports and physical activity for individuals with disabilities, service learning and its role in understanding social determinants of health, sustainable community-based interventions/programs to support public health for marginalized populations

Teaching interests

Service learning Occupational development across the lifespan Occupational therapy practicum level I Occupational therapy level II

Education/Academic qualification

Occupational Therapy, OTD, "SUCCEED" and "SCOPE": Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Their Parents, Boston University

… → 2022

Occupational Therapy, M.O.T, The Ohio State University

… → 2011

Bachelor of Science in Education in Sport Studies/Sport Management , B.S., University of Akron

… → 2008

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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  • 8 Professional Service
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