PERSPECTIVES 25th Anniversary - Fall-Winter 2018

20 Nova Southeastern University In addition, community-based programs incor- porating peer mentoring (i.e., involvement of stu- dents) positively influence knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward individuals with disabili- ties. 13, 14 There is evidence that exposure to those with disabilities is more effective in influencing attitudes toward disability than the provision of information alone, 15 and improved attitudes pos- itively influence level of comfort in working with patients who have disabilities. 16 (continued from previous page) Occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology, and osteopathic medicine students take a break with their partners. An osteopathic medicine student assists his partner with an agility drill. FIT FOR FRIENDS FIT FOR LIFE!