Enhancing Accessibility: Burnaby prides itself on being an inclusive and accessible city. Occupational therapists work to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to education, employment, and community participation by providing assistive devices, accessibility assessments, and advocacy services.
Supporting Indigenous Communities: Burnaby is situated on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Occupational therapists collaborate with Indigenous communities to address health disparities, preserve cultural traditions, and promote healing through culturally sensitive interventions.