membership
The members’ area is a forum which enables you to contact occupational therapists and support workers globally. The forum facilitates open discussion and sharing of knowledge and resources related to the use of the VdT Model of Creative Ability across a broad range of settings. Members can post a new discussion topic as well as discuss key topics such as assessment, treatment activities and research. It is a dynamic forum that aims to increase knowledge, networking and collaborative learning. Several times in the year, there is a ‘buzz’ topic about which an MCAIG member is on hand for a full month in order to discuss and answer questions about it and share experience and knowledge. This topic is usually a topic formally written about for OT News and/or the MCAIG newsletter. Within the forum there is also access to a wide range of downloads.
The forum also has the potential for you to access a potential sample for research purposes.
National and International VdT Model of Creative Ability conferences, London
MCAIG members receive a discount on the registration fee for the National and International VdT Model of Creative Ability Conferences organised by ICAN, therefore, the annual subscription is recouped just from this alone. The 2011 conference is being held in South Africa. The next ICAN conference for the UK will be in 2013
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The National Model of Creative
Ability conference, 2009
Click here to view the 2009 programme |
The International Model of Creative
Ability conference, 2010
Click here to view the 2010 programme |
MCAIG members’ Newsletter
An important and valuable benefit of membership is the Newsletter ‘Participation’ that informs members of recent developments and issues in education and practice. To view a sample newsletter, click on the front cover below.
Subgroups
MCAIG members have access to MCAIG Subgroups via the members’ area. The subgroups meet to share their use of the model within their particular services and fields of practice.
Awards and Grants
A Travel Bursary and a Research Grant are available to financially support occupational therapists in furthering their knowledge of the use of the model. Additionally, there is an Award for occupational therapy support workers in recognition of their significant contribution to developing the use of the model by unqualified occupational therapy team members.
These awards are granted annually and are only available to MCAIG members. Click here to see a piece written by a recipient of one of the awards, which later featured in OT News.
Spare places on training
Head/Lead OTs that organise training for their staff/teams, often have spare places for OTs and support workers outside of their Trust. Notification of these training events and spare places is made via the members’ area.
How much does membership cost?
The membership fee is just £12.00 per annum and is exceptional value. Head/Lead OTs may wish to gain team membership for their staff at a discounted rate.
5 members: £40p.a.
6- 10 members receive a 25% discount per person (e.g. 8 members = £72 instead of £96).
11–15 members receive a 28% discount (e.g.15 members = £129.60 instead of £180).
16–25 members receive a 35% discount (e.g. 20 members = £156 instead of £240).
>25 members receive a greater discount dependent on the size of the team.
For team membership contact wendysherwood@modelofcreativeability.com
How do I register as a member?
Simply purchase £12 annual membership by clicking below...
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Once you have sent your payment, please wait for an e-mail confirmation with information on how to register.
If you do not wish to open a PayPal account but would prefer to pay by cheque contact wendysherwood@modelofcreativeability.com
Only those who have paid for membership will have Members' Area accounts activated.
We are usually able to take payments and activate your Members' Area registration within 24-48 hours.
Once your registration has been approved and your account activated you will be able to see all the discussion topics and to participate in the forum.
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