In this special OT Month episode, we are doing something a little different — a reunion episode! Just a couple of weeks ago, the four of us were on stage at SXSW, one of the world’s most influential festivals for tech, film, music, and culture, sharing our experiences, perspectives, and our passion for role-emerging and non-traditional OT practice. And today, we’re bringing the band back together to debrief, reflect, and process what that incredible panel meant to us — and where we go from here. So, I am thrilled to welcome back our three amazing panelists — Francisco Lasta, Dawn Heiderscheidt and Esther Bae— brilliant practitioners, storytellers, and changemakers in the OT design space. If you missed our SXSW panel, don’t worry — we’ll catch you up, dive deeper, and pull back the curtain on what it really felt like to share our message with such a dynamic and diverse audience.
Occupation-Centered Design: Unlocking Inclusive Experiences
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP146632
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA
Inclusive Spaces & Design
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/
IG: @spinyfiredragon
Esther Bae, OTD, OTR/L, CPACC
Make Up, Beauty & Product Design
Website: https://www.modifiedindependent.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersbae/
IG: @modifiedindependent
Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, CHAMP
Aging In Place Specialist
Website: https://www.auroraindependence.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-heiders2024/
IG: @auroraindependence
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In this special OT Month episode, we are doing something a little different — a reunion episode! Just a couple of weeks ago, the four of us were on stage at SXSW, one of the world’s most influential festivals for tech, film, music, and culture, sharing our experiences, perspectives, and our passion for role-emerging and non-traditional OT practice. And today, we’re bringing the band back together to debrief, reflect, and process what that incredible panel meant to us — and where we go from here. So, I am thrilled to welcome back our three amazing panelists — Francisco Lasta, Dawn Heiderscheidt and Esther Bae— brilliant practitioners, storytellers, and changemakers in the OT design space. If you missed our SXSW panel, don’t worry — we’ll catch you up, dive deeper, and pull back the curtain on what it really felt like to share our message with such a dynamic and diverse audience.
Occupation-Centered Design: Unlocking Inclusive Experiences
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP146632
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA
Inclusive Spaces & Design
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/
IG: @spinyfiredragon
Esther Bae, OTD, OTR/L, CPACC
Make Up, Beauty & Product Design
Website: https://www.modifiedindependent.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersbae/
IG: @modifiedindependent
Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, CHAMP
Aging In Place Specialist
Website: https://www.auroraindependence.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-heiders2024/
IG: @auroraindependence
Holly Ross, OTR/L, WSI/T, LTP, ATRIC: OT in Aquatic Therapy
The Uncommon OT Series
8 months ago
Holly Ross, OTR/L, WSI/T, LTP, ATRIC: OT in Aquatic Therapy
In this episode we will learn from Holly Ross, OTR/L, WSI, LTP, ATRIC. Holly is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in science and a masters in occupational therapy. Growing up in the state of Michigan, Holly has been in the field of aquatics for going on 15 years in December 2024 and has taught over 3,000 students. With the relocation to the state of Colorado in 2018, Holly pursued her occupational therapy career in pediatrics & home health care. In February 2020, Holly founded Building Blocks OT, LLC to level up her services and provide the best for her clients. Now rebranded, CANOE services both outpatient occupational therapy needs and aquatic needs for children, teens, families, and young adults. Holly’s specialties are aquatics, feeding, and vision therapies. When Holly “clocks out” she loves spending time with husband, JR. They enjoy going to sporting events & being active. JR and Holly enjoy working out consistently at the swimming laps, going hiking, and spending time with her fur baby Winnie. When she’s not working or being active, Holly enjoys watching TV and movies.
The Uncommon OT Series
In this special OT Month episode, we are doing something a little different — a reunion episode! Just a couple of weeks ago, the four of us were on stage at SXSW, one of the world’s most influential festivals for tech, film, music, and culture, sharing our experiences, perspectives, and our passion for role-emerging and non-traditional OT practice. And today, we’re bringing the band back together to debrief, reflect, and process what that incredible panel meant to us — and where we go from here. So, I am thrilled to welcome back our three amazing panelists — Francisco Lasta, Dawn Heiderscheidt and Esther Bae— brilliant practitioners, storytellers, and changemakers in the OT design space. If you missed our SXSW panel, don’t worry — we’ll catch you up, dive deeper, and pull back the curtain on what it really felt like to share our message with such a dynamic and diverse audience.
Occupation-Centered Design: Unlocking Inclusive Experiences
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/events/PP146632
Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA
Inclusive Spaces & Design
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flastaotr/
IG: @spinyfiredragon
Esther Bae, OTD, OTR/L, CPACC
Make Up, Beauty & Product Design
Website: https://www.modifiedindependent.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersbae/
IG: @modifiedindependent
Dawn Heiderscheidt, OTR/L, ECHM, CAPS, CHAMP
Aging In Place Specialist
Website: https://www.auroraindependence.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-heiders2024/
IG: @auroraindependence
