Occupational Therapy & Immigration
A Calling for Occupational Therapy Services for Immigrants and Refugees A Social Media Advocacy Post Image: http://library.stkate.edu/news/immigrant-stories “Immigrants remind us that there is a bigger place out there called the WORLD and that we are all seeking a better life” (Smarty Symbols, 2019). Have you ever questioned how many immigrants are currently living in America and why did they move here? Or has it ever crossed your mind how immigrants go about their daily life after moving into a brand-new country? It's a wild thought because our entire nation is made up of immigrants or we come from parents or ancestors who once immigrated to America, in search for a new place of settlement where they can work towards an improved quality of life. According to the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS), America is the leading country that holds the largest number of immigrants in the world. As of 2018, more than 44.7 million immigrants live in the U.S. and ...