191412 Kerri Morgan - My personal story

Monday, October 27, 2008: 11:10 AM

Kerri Morgan, MSOT/L , Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Kerri Morgan describes herself as determined and small, but mighty. In addition to track events, Morgan competes in quad rugby. She is the team captain of the St. Louis Rugby Rams. Morgan has also received numerous all-tournament awards and received the amateur athlete grant from Balance Bar and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Morgan graduated from Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas) in 1996, with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She served as in intern at the White House and at Devonshire Hospital in London, and received her master's degree in occupational therapy from Washington University. Currently Morgan is an occupational therapist and is on faculty as a clinical instructor at the Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy. Through her achievements, Morgan has observed the transition from adolescence to adulthood is an especially crucial period of development along the pathway to independent living. She has identified it is extremely important for youth to be exposed to comprehensive infrastructure systems of care to ensure these seamless transitions.

Learning Objectives:
By considering the personal story of Kerri Morgan, sessions attendees will: Consider the personal struggles and challenges faced by a youth with disabilities in transitioning from adolescence to adulthood. Understand the importance's of ensuring administrative infrastructures are in place to support transparency for youth with disabilities. Consider new ways to address youth in transition.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

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Any relevant financial relationships? No

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