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Rebuilding Together preserves and revitalizes low-income houses through more than 250 local affiliates. More than 73,000 homes, usually owned by elderly or disabled homeowners, have been repaired and rehabilitated by volunteers-including occupational therapy practitioners and students who contribute their expertise and energy to home safety and home modification activities. AOTA members and Rebuilding Together have similar goals: To raise visibility for the important work we do, to be active community participants, and to promote home safety and independence. AOTA and Rebuilding Together have been building a relationship for several years. AOTA has a guide on its Web site for pursuing Level I fieldwork with Rebuilding Together, and collaborations between state occupational therapy associations and Rebuilding Together affiliates exist in cities and communities around the country. Working with Rebuilding Together is a great way to strengthen community ties and to highlight our profession's contributions to helping individuals live independently and age in place. For more information on the Rebuilding Together organization, visit www.rebuildingtogether.org.
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