Webinars

Host: Kelly Stewart

Kelly Stewart brings over 19 years of expertise in occupational therapy, specializing in work accommodations and return-to-work strategies for individuals facing mental health or cognitive challenges. Holding a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario, Kelly has demonstrated a profound commitment to advancing the field and advocating for the needs of both clients and practitioners alike.

As an Occupational Therapist and the Interim Training Manager at Gowan Consulting, Kelly plays a pivotal role in fostering workplace inclusivity and productivity. Her responsibilities encompass comprehensive assessment and tailored interventions, aimed at supporting individuals in achieving successful reintegration into the workforce. Kelly delivers corporate training sessions on crucial workplace health and wellness topics, including managing mental health, ensuring psychological safety in the workplace, and promoting neurodiversity and inclusion.

Kelly's dedication to professional development and knowledge sharing is evident through her active participation as a presenter at several conferences, where she shares her insights and strategies for supporting neurodivergent workers.

Guest Speaker: Rebecca Gewurtz

Rebecca Gewurtz is an occupational therapist and Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University and Adjunct Scientist at the Institute for Work and Health. She is IDEA’s Director and co-lead of Hub 2, Employment Support Systems.

Gewurtz’s research focuses on work disability policy, income insecurity and employment among persons living with disabilities, with a focus on mental illness and other episodic disabilities. She has been examining the experiences of various stakeholders including people with disabilities, service providers, co-workers and employers as people with disabilities are hired and accommodated in diverse workplaces, as well as the impact and coordination of income security benefits.