Assistive technology (AT) is a generic term that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities, and includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them.
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"If you think that you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito." ~ African proverb
UNICEF Canada is calling out to all high school, college and university students to lend a hand in saving children's lives around the world. You can join UNICEF's work to help the world's most vulnerable children by uniting for one of the following campaigns:
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Women's-only universities and colleges are a vital post-secondary option for women. In 1993, Dr. Geraldine Clifford of Berkeley University in California wrote, "Gender. . . is one of the most potent forces in shaping human institutions, including education." Proponents of women's-only learning environments, academic research, and student surveys tout the benefits of single-sex learning environments.
Choosing a degree, or a combination of areas of study, can be a difficult task in itself. From areas of interest to career goals, there is a multitude of factors that will contribute to your educational path. Dr. David Almeida, a 2008 graduate of the Medicine department at Queens University (Kingston, Ontario), holds an impressive handful of degrees that complement his passion for medicine. Not yet 30 years of age, he holds a PhD and an MBA, in addition to his HBSC and MD. How did he decide that one just wasn't enough for him - and what path did he follow to attain these designations?
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