Health disparities, such as access to care and disability status, and their relevance to occupational therapy will be discussed. Health disparities prevalent in rural Appalachia will be a focus during the class. The overall intention of this course is to provide students an introduction to social factors that may impact individual, population, and community health, including how experiences of inclusion, exclusion, and belonging shape well-being and participation. Attention will be given to how systems, environments, and social structures can either support or hinder a sense of belonging within communities and health-related occupations. This course will use evidence-based approaches to examine intervention strategies aimed at improving population health outcomes. (Prerequisites - None)