This service-learning, fieldwork, and service-provision project in Belize has evolved from the Dr. Beitman’s ongoing work with Mrs. Rhondine Petrof, Executive director of Toucan Education Programs, Ltd., on the development…
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MenuCandace Beitman is an associate professor of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Beitman’s specialty areas include geriatric wellness, dementia and caregiver training, mental health, qualitative research, and interdisciplinary service-learning. She has presented short courses, papers and posters at local, regional, national, and international conferences and symposia. Dr. Beitman has been the recipient of multiple internal and external grant awards, and has published articles and book chapters on service-learning and wellness intervention with seniors living in the community. She has also served as program leader for multiple service-learning and service provision trips to Belize with occupational and physical therapy students, faculty, and alumni.