15,499 research outputs found
Amanda Gearing Queensland Flood Collection 2011-2012
No full textA collection of oral history recordings, photographs, hand drawn maps, videos and speech notes relating to the 2011 Queensland floods and the major flood event that occurred in Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley region on 10 January 2011: a flash flood (described as an 'inland tsunami') which devastatingly took 21 human lives. The collection, amassed by Toowoomba-based journalist Amanda Gearing for her Master of Arts degree, includes 86 oral history recordings of flood survivors and rescuers in Spring Bluff, Murphys Creek, Toowoomba, Withcott, Postmans Ridge, Helidon, Carpendale and Grantham as well as digital photographs and videos taken by a number of those interviewed including those taken by Amanda Gearing and other locals. The interviews are very personal and powerful recollections of the experience of the flood event. Some recall feelings of fear and despair and tell of trauma and loss which continues well after the flood event. All are stories of resilience and hope, of rebuilding lives, of lessons learnt, and recommendations in order to avoid the same devastating results in future disasters
Assistive technology and inclusive education: investigating decision-making and implementation in New Jersey schools through surveys and interviews with district directors of special services
No full textAssistive technology (AT) is any device used to increase, maintain, or improve the
functional capabilities of a child with a disability. By decreasing students’ dependence
on others, AT can increase the likelihood of functional independence and, consequently,
increase the possibility of inclusion in the general education setting. Current AT use, AT
decision-making practices, and barriers and facilitators to effective AT implementation in
New Jersey public schools were investigated through survey and interviews. Directors of
Special Services were randomly selected and then asked to complete a survey.
Quantitative analysis of data revealed trends in AT use, correlations between various
aspects of AT implementation and district factors (socioeconomic status and size), and
the impact of district factors on AT implementation. Eight directors were randomly selected to participate in follow-up interviews, and the collected data were qualitatively analyzed using a Grounded Theory approach. Findings indicated that a wide variety of
AT is used, but often only by a small percentage of special education students, and more
often in restrictive than inclusive settings. Significant relationships were identified
between district size and setting of AT use, as well as between socioeconomic status and
purposeful use of AT for inclusion. Major facilitators and barriers to effective AT
implementation were identified. Knowledgeable personnel, funding, and teacher buy-in
were all revealed to be critical to successful AT implementation. Based upon these
findings, the investigator made training and practice recommendations for New Jersey
school psychologists. Training recommendations focused on education in AT, its role in
inclusion and how to apply data-based decision-making and consultation knowledge to
the AT process. Practice recommendations emphasized the use of standard procedures and data-based decision-making. Practice recommendations also centered on developing
teacher and administrator buy-in through support, collaboration, and education. This
dissertation is intended to be used for the training and practice of school psychologists, so
they can effectively address students’ AT needs, enhance special education students’
functioning and improve inclusive practices.Psy.DIncludes bibliographical referencesby Amanda Hope Urdan
Dance 37
No full textProgram: Inspirit ; Choreography: Amanda Smith-Heynen Pieces Of A Dream (2002) ; Choreography: Eddie Stockton Sincerely, Jane ; Choreography: Dolores Sanchez shifting mandala ; Choreography: Matthew Thornton / Creative research in collaboration with the cast quiet strength ; Choreography: Anne-Rene Petrarca And he fell among us...Parable of the innocent bystander ; Choreography: Angie Yetzke in collaboration with the dancers ...sur la table... ; Choreography: Steven Iannacone Production Stage Manager: Cindy Alberg Assistant Stage Manager: Stephanie Brown, Jullian Gasper Light Board Operator: Kenneth Chamberlain Sound Board Operator: Radhajoyti Deitenbeck Backstage Crew: Amanda Van Assen Events and Conferences Intern: Sarah Stern Poster and Program Design: Amy Hattori Costume Shop Manager: Darlene K. Christopher Student Shop Manager: Magdalene Reishus Mastin Costume Shop Staff: Grace Cheeley, Alexa Duimstra, Cheryl Kastas-Funderburg, Kaely Garred, Megan Groh, Katherine Hoekstra, Mieke Hoksbergen, Michael Parmalee, Amelia Stanley, Jenny Tremblay, Mary Tripp, Amanda VanderByl, Kara Williams, Christine Worden Wardrobe: Kaely Garred, Katherine Hoekstra, Amanda VanderByl Co-Coordinators: Linda Graham, Angie Yetzke Special Thanks: Stephanie Brumels, Kristin Underhil
Dance 36
No full textProgram: Maybe this time... ; Choreographer: Tracy R. Kofford A Naming ; Choreographer: Angie Yetzke in collaboration with Dancers Dit Dah ; Choreographer: Rosanne Marie Mork Into the Night ; Choreographer: Alicia Diaz and Matthew Thornton in collaboration with Dancers Vignettes on a Boulevard ; Choreographer: Amanda Smith Dark White ; Choreographer: Steven Iannacone Facades ; Choreographer: Dorrell Martin Production: Co-coordinators: Linda Graham, Angie Yetzke Technical Director: Erik Alberg Stage Manager: Cindy Alberg Light Board Operator: Amanda VanAssen, Jacob Douma Sound Board Operator: Adam Nelson Backstage Crew: Ryann Norris, Stuart Weber
Dance 34
No full textProgram: Nasheem ; Choreographer: Rosanne Barton-DeVries Con Intencion ; Choreographer: Amanda Smith All Things Come To The Frog ; Choreographer: Linda Graham Out Loud ; Choreographer: Ray Tadio taking flight ; Choreographer: Anne-Rene Petrarca Nostalgia ; Choreographer: Steven Iannacone Electric Counterpoint ; Choreographer: Dorrell Marti
Dance 38
No full textProgram: Seasons ; Choreographer: Crystal Frazier Passage ; Choreographer: Amanda Smith Heynen Julio\u27s Cheekbones ; Choreographer: Angie Yetzke in collaboration with the dancers midnight blue ; Choreographer: Anne-Rene Petrarca Conversations ; Choreographer: Sharon Wong Circo Piccoio ; Choreographer: Steven Iannacone Out of Ash ; Choreographer: Matthew Farme
Dance 35
No full textProgram: Clap Hands ; Choreographer: Rosanne Barton-DeVries Ondegierra ; Choreographer: Linda Graham & Dancers Tribal Suite (1989) ; Choreographer: Steven Iannacone On Common Ground ; Choreographer: Dorrell Martin What the Fluff?! ; Choreographer: Amanda Smith ephemeral episodes ; Choreographer: Anne-Rene Petrarca 212 Degrees ; Choreographer: Richard River
Dance 33
No full textProgram: Vocatio[a calling, a voice] ; Choreography: Rosanne Barton-DeVries Snow Dogs ; Choreography: Linda Graham The Carmina Burana Project: Phase II ; Choreography: Steven Iannacone That Strange Coconut Groove ; Choreographer: Dorrell Martin Les Soeurs a la Grande Soiree ; Choreography: Amanda Smith-Heynen and Ray Tadio The Way Within ; Choreography: Jon Lehre
Letter to Mary Caviness from Amanda Kitt
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Paris Texas
Mch 30, 1902.
Dearest Mary: -
Owing to the recent heavy rain I was delayed one week in closing my school. I am now through and came to this point to make my Term-report. I am well and I hope to hear the same from. Now dear do not think that I have disappointed you at all, for it was not
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Miss Amanda Kitt
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Hope: a self monitoring app / Amanda Nabila Zubir
No full textThis app is called Hope. Hope is a self -monitoring app that is created to help people monitor their selves
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