Biography
Roger Ideishi is the Program Director of Occupational Therapy and a Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He received his JD in Law from Temple University and BS in Occupational Therapy from University of Washington. His clinical experience spans children through adults primarily in neurological rehabilitation and community engagement for people with developmental disabilities.
His work focuses on creating community access and opportunity for children with diverse sensory and cognitive abilities. He advises community organizations on building meaningful learning experiences for children and their families.
Some of the organizations he has collaborated with include The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis, MN, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA, and Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Ballet & Philadelphia Orchestra.