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About ASPIRE Lab

Led by Dr. Dana Anaby at McGill University's School of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, ASPIRE Lab is at the forefront of participation-focused rehabilitation research. We develop and test innovative interventions (i.e., PREP; (Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation) and assessment tools (i.e., Y-PEM; youth/young adult participation and environment measure) to understand environmental barriers and resources and improve participation of people with disabilities across home, school, workplace, and community contexts. [Our Impact]: >Pioneering the Y-PEM (Youth and Young Adults Participation and Environment Measure): a comprehensive self-reported tool capturing participation across home, school, community, and workplace settings for ages 12-30 >Leading Project BEYOND : testing how participation-based interventions simultaneously improve body functions (motor, cognitive, affective) and activity performance in youth with physical disabilities Conducting CIHR-funded pragmatic clinical trials that demonstrate real-world benefits of participation-based interventions >Leading knowledge translation initiatives that accelerate evidence uptake in clinical practice > Training the next generation of rehabilitation researchers through our diverse team of post-docs, PhD students, and emerging scholars [Research Focus Areas]: ✓ Meaningful leisure participation for youth with disabilities ✓ Environmental factors affecting participation ✓ School-based therapy service delivery ✓ Transition-aged youth engagement strategies ✓ Capacity-building for community participation As a CanChild Centre affiliate and FRQS Research Scholar Award recipient, ASPIRE Lab bridges the gap between research and practice, working toward our ultimate goal: improved pediatric rehabilitation services and true inclusion for all. Connect with us to advance participation-based rehabilitation worldwide! linkedin.com/in/dana-anaby-0bb7121b