Using the Model of Human Occupation to Conceptualize an Occupational Therapy Program for Blind Persons in South Africa

Abstract

The diversity within South African society encourages innovative occupational therapy practice. This paper illustrates how the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) was used as a guiding framework for an innovative program for unemployed blind adults. The program allowed these clients to participate in income-generating projects and illustrates how factors related to South Africa's cultural, economic, and social conditions influence the use of MOHO in occupational therapy practice.

KEYWORDS:

• Occupational deprivation
• community service
• visual impairments