Adaptech’s recent publications!
Jennison Asuncion elected board chair for the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
At last night’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco Board of Directors meeting, the 2024-2027 Executive Committee was elected, and I am more than a little elated to share I will become Board Chair, effective January 1.
Adaptech Hosts Belgian Guests for a Second Time
In August 2023, Adaptech hosted Belgian guests Pierre Muraille from CRETH (http://www.creth.be) and Vincent Leone from Fondation I see (https://www.fondationisee.be). Topics discussed included accessibility of French language software, hardware and mobile technology apps in Belgium and Canada.
Bianca Zlotea awarded Bourse pour stage d’initiation à la relève au collégial
Bianca Zlotea was awarded a Bourse pour stage d’initiation à la relève au collégial du Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture.
Students present thesis projects at ACFAS
Georgiana Costin and Samantha Wing presented their thesis project at the 90e Congrès de l’Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas).
Jennison Asuncion received an award from Concordia University
Jennison Asuncion received the 2023 Benoît Pelland Alumnus of the Year Award from Concordia University.
Daniel Ereshchenko awarded Bourse pour stage d’initiation à la relève au collégial
Daniel Ereshchenko was awarded a Bourse pour stage d’initiation à la relève au collégial du Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture.
Announcement of 2nd winner of $100 Amazon gift card in Browser study
The 2nd winner of $100 Amazon gift card in the Browser study is a Dawson College student.
Susie Wileman selected as a member of the Tri-Council Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Review Committee
Susie Wileman was selected to participate as a reviewer in the CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC Tri-Council Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Review Committee. The Dimensions Review Committee is a pan-Canadian team of researchers and stakeholders who will review efforts of post-secondary institutions to update equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies and protocols to promote cultural […]
Tim Coughlan and Adaptech Co-Directors Jennison Mark Asuncion and Catherine Fichten appeared on the podcast The Versatilist
Tim Coughlan and Adaptech Co-Directors Jennison Mark Asuncion and Catherine Fichten spoke with Patrick O’Shea, the host of the podcast, about their work “Changing times: Emerging technologies for students with disabilities in higher education. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/versatilist/episodes/2022-08-21T21_23_14-07_00
Announcement of 1st winner of $100 Amazon gift card in Browser study
The winner of the 1st $100 Amazon gift card in the Browser Study is Ariane Charbonneau, a Concordia student studying in translation.