Adriana Almeida is the most recent graduate of the Master’s in Education Sciences: Special Education – Cognitive and Motor Domain. Her dissertation, “Independent Living Support Model: The Work of Professionals in Promoting Independent Living,” was defended on February 13, 2026, with Professor Rosa Serradas Duarte serving as examiner. The work was considered excellent!

Our congratulations to Adriana Almeida, now holding a Master’s degree!

In the photo: Adriana Almeida (candidate), Maria Odete Emygdio da Silva (supervisor), Rosa Serradas Duarte (examiner), and Luzia Lima-Rodrigues (chair of the examination committee).