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Name: Paulina Finak Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology, Laurentian University Research Proposal Title: Environmental factors explaining the transition from relying on graphic symbols to using spelling in communicative interactions of persons with severe speech impairments and a physical disability who use augmentative and alternative communication
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Name: Rahwa Youssuf Husen Supervisor: Dr. Janet Jull Academic Background: Master of Arts, Journalism and Communication, Adis Ababa University
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Name: Selamawit Kassa Supervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Addis Ababa University Research Proposal Title: Exploring Schizophrenia Recovery and Recovery-Oriented Practice in Ethiopia.
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Name: Stephanie Lackey Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University Research Proposal Title: Critical factors in the provision of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services that influence the access to and effective use of AAC in Canada
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Name: Jonathan Lommen Supervisor: Drs. Olga Bougie and Timothy Bryant Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa
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Name: Olivia Manning Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Academic Background: Masters of Science, Physical Therapy, Queen’s University Research Proposal Title: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a community-based water exercise transition program aimed to address limited activity participation and falls risk post stroke: a pilot study.
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Name: Diane Marie McEachern Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Communication Disorders, Auburn University
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Name: Aleminew Abebe Mekonen Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University Research Porposal Title: Exploring Social Networks in Higher Education: The Case of Students with Physical Disabilities at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
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Name: Dawit Gebeyehu Mekonen Supervisor: Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: The quest for inclusive maternal health care: Exploring access to maternal health care services for women with physical disabilities in the Northwestern district of Ethiopia, an instrumental case study.
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Name: Melkitu Fentie Melak Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Applied Human Nutrition, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Exploring Caregiving Experience and support needs among family caregivers of Children with cerebral palsy and service providers in Ethiopia
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Name: Asmamaw Adugna Mersha Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and Communication, University of Gondar
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