Inaugural Paralympics and Disability Pride Open House at the White House

GW OTD, DPT, AND SLP Students and Faculty Volunteer
GW at Paralympics and Disability Pride Open House

August 27-28, 2024, students and faculty from the GW occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology programs volunteered with at the inaugural Paralympics and Disability Pride Open House at The White House.

In attendance were former Paralympians, adaptive sports teams, educators, students with disabilities, advocates, and families.

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