Sophie's Place: Examining Career Development for the Disabled

Offers an examination of a Jamaican caregiving institution. This publication focuses on Sophie's Place, a home dedicated to serving severely physically and mentally challenged children in Jamaica, providing details on its origins, demographics, and facilities. A significant portion of the text explores the career planning and therapeutic approaches implemented at the home, particularly highlighting the essential role of an occupational therapist in providing stimulating activities and custom aids to improve the residents' mobility and cognitive function. The author also discusses the limited resources and significant socio-cultural difficulties that the home faces, including the need for donations, community education, and...