Sebelius names Kansans to oversee rehabilitation and therapy
Governor appoints two to Occupational Therapist Council

Occupational therapy aims to help people with physical disabilities achieve the best possible level of function and mobility, and as part of efforts to help Kansans be active and healthy, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Karen Farron and David Kemp to the Occupational Therapist Council. 

“Occupational therapists assist a wide range of people in performing daily activities that many of us take for granted,” said Sebelius.  “I appreciate the efforts of this council to ensure that occupational therapists in Kansas continue to provide exceptional health care.”

The Occupational Therapist Council conducts licensing examinations, registers applicants and adopts rules and regulations for occupational therapists.

Kemp, Derby, has been the director of therapy for the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation for the last nine years.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas in 1985.  Kemp also worked 11 years for the Winfield State Hospital.

Farron, Topeka, is a senior occupational therapist for Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, where she evaluates and provides occupational therapy services for patients with a variety of neurological and orthopedic impairments.  She received her Master of Health Science in Health Care Services from Washington University in St. Louis in 1990.  Farron is also a member of Topeka Master’s Swimming Club, Sunflower Strider’s Running Club and was the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital Leader of the Year in 2004.

Additionally, Kathy Williams, Chanute, was reappointed to the board.

All appointees will serve a three-year term.

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