Summary: Julie Dorsey, assistant professor at Ithaca College and doctoral student, Post-Professional OTD Program, Boston University, discusses the emerging area of practice called green ergonomics with Dr. Karen Jacobs, clinical professor of occupational therapy at Boston University. They will describe how occupational therapy practitioners can contribute to sustainable building design through marketing their expertise in ergonomics to the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification system as well as the green school movement. The green school movement is in 19 states with the mission of promoting greener & healthier learning environments through education and awareness. http://www.projectgreenschools.org/
