Debra Latour

Debra Latour, PP-OTD, M.Ed., OTR/L is a registered occupational therapist, and owner of Single-Handed Solutions, LLC, providing consulting services to manufacturers, researchers, clinical providers and individuals with upper limb absence. Dr. Latour graduated from BSOT/Tufts University (1978) and earned a post-professional M.Ed. (Advanced Practice OT) from Springfield College (2006) and post-professional OTD at A.T. Still University (2018). Dr. Latour is currently the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Western New England University. Her areas of interest include upper limb prosthetic development and rehabilitation, population health and wellness, global health, inter-professional collaboration, advocacy and policy, as well as program development. Dr. Latour was the recipient of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Faculty Research Award (2019) and the Faculty of the Year Award (2020). She was also awarded the Catherine Anne Trombly Award for Contribution to Occupational Therapy Education and Research (2022) from the Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy. Recently Dr. Latour was named to the Roster of Fellows of the American Occupational Therapy Association (2024). 

Dr. Latour maintains membership in the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP), Upper Limb Society, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Amputee Coalition (AC); Past co-chair, Upper Limb Advisory Council, Association of Children’s Prosthetic and Orthotics Clinics (ACPOC), past Board Member, Handsmart Group; Founding Member, and American Tele-medicine Association (ATA). 

Dr. Latour has a congenital upper limb difference, is an active prosthesis-user and shares her experiences and tips through multiple venues including Medbridge and Continued.com. She is the author of several patents, publications including textbook chapters, and frequently presents her work on upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation as well as scholarship of teaching and learning.

In her spare time, Dr. Latour volunteers in the community, enjoys biking and hiking with her husband, gardening, travel, and socializing with family and friends.

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