2023 Summer Research Student with Lived Experience

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Full time

**Bloorview Research Institute Summer Student With Lived Experience Opportunity**

**Description**

The Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) established the summer student work placement opportunity for students with disabilities to enhance the inclusion of young people with disabilities in pediatric rehabilitation research. This work placement will expose young people with disabilities to the field of research and pediatric rehabilitation and provide them with the opportunity to experience a unique mentorship experience. Through this position, successful applicant(s) will work with their mentor on a research project and partake in the Ward Summer Research Student Program, in which they will attend informative Lunch ‘n’ Learns and participate in the annual Ward Summer Student Research Day where they will have an opportunity to present their findings to the organization and its visitors.

Supervisors available to accept a student for this position in the 2023 summer term include:
**Dr. Azadeh Kushki (Autism Research Centre)**

Dr. Kushki develops novel pattern recognition and machine learning techniques for analysis of biological and behavioural data in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and designs technologies that improve the quality of life and care for children with ASD.

**Dr. Darcy Fehlings (CP Lab)**

Dr. Fehlings innovates and evaluates neurorehabilitation treatments for children and youth with cerebral palsy. She is also leads the Cerebral Palsy Discovery Lab.

**Dr. Danielle Baribeau**

Dr. Danielle Baribeau is a child and adolescent psychiatrist with a clinical focus in autism, neurogenetic disorders, and psychopharmacology. As a clinician scientist at the Bloorview Research Institute, she leads a research program focused on clinically translating genetic advances into improved mental health care in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders.

**Dr. Elaine Biddiss**

Dr. Biddiss designs innovative technologies that create possibilities for young people with disabilities to participate more enjoyably and effectively in arts, music, physical activities and therapies.

**Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou (Autism Research Centre)**

Dr. Anagnostou’s research focuses on improving outcomes and quality of life for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. She is the co-lead of the Autism Research Centre at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital with Dr. Jessica Brian.

**Dr. Sally Lindsay (TRAIL Lab)**

Dr. Sally Lindsay is a Senior Scientist within the Bloorview Research Institute and leads the TRAIL (Transitions and Inclusive Environment) lab. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences. Her research focuses on transitions to adulthood and participation and inclusion and lived experiences of youth and young adults with disabilities. The summer student will be involved in ongoing projects within the TRAIL lab including: (1) Enhancing healthy and productive work for youth with disabilities; (2) ableism and discrimination among youth with disabilities; (3) accessible housing for people with disabilities. The student will assist with recruitment, data collection, data entry, analysis and knowledge translation.

**Dr. Shannon Scratch (NOvEL Lab)**

Dr. Shannon Scratch is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Clinician Scientist leading the NOvEL (Neurorehab Outcomes via Education and Learning) Lab focusing on Acquired Brain Injury.

**Dr. Tim Ross (EPIC Lab)**

Dr. Ross explores experiences of disability and ways to advance more accessible, inclusive, and diverse communities. This research is focused on four topics: (1) education access, (2) transportation and mobility, (3) inclusive play, and (4) institutional ableism.

**Eligibility**

This BRI **summer student opportunity** in pediatric rehabilitation research will be awarded to 1-2 students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

- Have lived experience with physical, cognitive, developmental, neurodevelopmental disorder or disability, or brain injury
- Currently enrolled in a full or part-time undergraduate or college program with a minimum cumulative average of 75% over the last two years
- Pursuing any field of study that has potential to bring value to research in pediatric rehabilitation. Typical fields of study include, but are not limited to a particular discipline. Examples include: engineering, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physiotherapy, social work, psychology, sociology, health sciences, nursing, pediatrics, health policy, etc.
- Demonstrated interest in working with one of the supervisors available to accept students, listed above

**Compensation Details**

Applicants will be supervised by one or more scientists at Bloorview Research Institute (depending on the availability of scientists).

**Selection**

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of:

- Academic achievements (transcripts and resume)
- Letter of recommendation (i.e., a

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