Yani Hamdani

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Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Clinician-Scientist, Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Room 942
(416) 978-0528
Email: y.hamdani@utoronto.ca

Biosketch

Yani Hamdani, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and a Clinician-Scientist at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Canada. She completed a PhD in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto in 2016. Dr. Hamdani’s research focuses on health experiences, services and policy for young people labeled with developmental disabilities. She is a registered Occupational Therapist and has a particular interest in critical qualitative inquiry and policy analysis.

Cross Appointments
  • Adjunct Scientist, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
School of Graduate Studies

Associate Member

Research Keywords

Developmental Disabilities; Mental Health; Disability Studies; Gender; Qualitative Inquiry