Written communication may increasingly become digital, but research is finding that handwriting is as important as it’s ever been. We spoke with Karen Roston (NYU Steinhardt MA ’96, DPS ’09) on how occupational therapists play a crucial role.

NYU Steinhardt is now accepting applications for OT@NYU, an online Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Through a combination of live online classes and self-paced course work, OT@NYU enables occupational therapists across the globe to earn an advanced education from NYU without relocating to New York City.