Global Guest Speaker Series – Prof. Alex Dickinson
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The Bloorview Research Institute's (BRI) Global Guest Speaker Series is a monthly virtual talk that brings international experts to share insights on childhood disability research, rehabilitation, and inclusion.
We are pleased to welcome Prof. Alex Dickinson, Professor of Prosthetics Engineering, University of Southampton as our speaker for August.
Talk Title: Human- and Data-Centric Approaches to Improve Personalised Prosthetic Limb Design
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
Virtual event: Zoom
Moderator: Dr. Jan Andrysek, senior scientist, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Life after high school: Start thinking about your next steps for supported employment and continued learning
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Life after high school: Start thinking about your next steps for supported employment and continued learning
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This workshop is geared for:
- Families and youth/young adults between the ages of 16-26
- Youth who are on diverse high school pathways including: students taking non-credit courses, on a certificate stream or in a special education program
Join us to discuss and explore:
- Accessing employment supports and resources
- Other learning options and programs
- Related online community resources and live site tour
- Hearing from staff, families and partners
