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    • Student Perspectives: Online Learning with OMA

    | OMA Stories

    When classes shifted to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OMA was no different. Some of our students wrote about their experience completing a service-learning course remotely. Below are...
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    Featured Site: Husson University

    | Featured Sites

    At Husson University in Bangor, Maine, Kathi Smith, Assistant Professor of Studio Arts & Art Appreciation, and Dr. Laurie Mouradian, Chair & Professor, School of Occupation Therapy, had to...
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    Staying Connected Virtually

    | News and Updates

    “The scientific evidence is convincing. Strong social ties are good for one’s health” (Lubben, 2017).   Loneliness, a subjective feeling of being isolated caused by having inadequate...
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    World Art Day 2020: Sharing Creativity in Isolation

    | News and Updates

    On April 15, 2020, we decided to host a public video conference call to share creativity and inspiration during a time of uncertainty. We invited artists of all ages and specialties to share their...
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    Feature Site: Goddard House

    | News and Updates

    Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline, MA began its OMA journey in 2016 when Ginny Mazur became an OMA trained facilitator. In 2018, another staff member, Erica Curcio, became the second OMA...
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    Art Idea: Repurpose Picture Frame Mats

    | Art Ideas

    Do you have picture frame mats stained with paint from OMA sessions? Bring new life to used mats by applying OMA project techniques. All you...
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