I’m honored to serve as the chair for the Work and Industry Special Interest Section (WISIS). Our dedicated community of occupational therapy professionals is focused on helping individuals participate in the meaningful activity of work across the lifespan. We believe that the scope of our work extends beyond traditional industrial or ergonomic settings, encompassing a broad range of contexts where individuals engage in or prepare for work.

Our goal is to be a valuable resource for practitioners, fostering collaboration and advancing best practices within this vital area of occupational therapy. We are committed to developing tools and initiatives and disseminating beneficial content that will enhance clinical practice. We warmly welcome your insights, ideas, and contributions as we grow on  this new platform.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at visleyj@trine.edu if you have any questions, suggestions, or if there’s anything we can do to better support your needs. Together, we can make a significant impact on individuals’ ability to thrive in their work lives.

Jamesdean Visley, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, ECHM