Diane Smith, Ph.D., OTR/L

• Assistant Professor
• Department of Kinesiology and Community Health
• College of Applied Health Sciences
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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• Degree
• Ph.D., Department of Public Policy Studies, College of Public Service, Saint Louis University, 2005
• Area of Professional Interest
• Dr. Smith’s area of interest is in rehabilitation and disabilities studies, especially with regard to women with disabilities. Specifically, her interest is on barriers that prevent access to employment, health care and transportation. Dr. Smith had been an occupational therapist since 1982 and has worked in many aspects of the profession including direct care, management, consultation with industry such as Walt Disney World and most recently as a faculty member at Saint Louis University. She is also currently on the editorial board of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.
• Research Interests
• Impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act for persons with disabilities.
• Barriers to empowerment for women with disabilities, including access to education, employment and health care
• Abuse of women with disabilities
• Influence of gender and minority status on persons with disabilities with regard to access.
• Awards, Academic and Professional Honors
• Scholar of the Year, Saint Louis University School of Allied Health Professions, 2005
• See Curriculum Vitae for complete list of awards, academic and professional honors.
• Publications
• See curriculum vitae for list of publications, proceedings, books, and articles.
• Professional Associations and Certifications
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