Dr. Heather Aldersey

Professor

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Biography

Heather Aldersey is a Professor at Queen's University and holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Disability Inclusive Development. She is also the Scientific Director of the International Centre for Advancement in Community-Based Rehabilitation (ICACBR). Dr. Aldersey's research program focuses on promoting the full inclusion of people with disabilities globally. Her work examines the support structures available for people with disabilities and their families, evaluating the processes and outcomes of community-based rehabilitation programs and applying her findings to inform disability policy and practice. Her current research includes projects such as 'Life Services: Promoting Natural and Formal Supports in Canada' and the 'Balancing Act,' which involves learning from global examples of effective community supports for persons with disabilities. She supervises students across several programs and has a keen interest in mentoring Master's, PhD, and post-doctoral trainees. Dr. Aldersey's scholarship emphasizes local strengths and capabilities to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families around the world.

Research Interests

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.