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MDAC [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Muscular Dystrophy Canada
1, record 1, English, Muscular%20Dystrophy%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDC 2, record 1, English, MDC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada 3, record 1, English, Muscular%20Dystrophy%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- MDAC 4, record 1, English, MDAC
correct
- MDAC 4, record 1, English, MDAC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Muscular Dystrophy Canada's mission is to enhance the lives of those impacted with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well-funded research. 2, record 1, English, - Muscular%20Dystrophy%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Dystrophie musculaire Canada
1, record 1, French, Dystrophie%20musculaire%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DMC 2, record 1, French, DMC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne de la dystrophie musculaire 3, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20la%20dystrophie%20musculaire
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ACDM 4, record 1, French, ACDM
correct, feminine noun
- ACDM 4, record 1, French, ACDM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dystrophie musculaire Canada a pour mission d'améliorer la vie des personnes atteintes de maladies neuromusculaires en finançant adéquatement la recherche d’un traitement curatif, en fournissant des services et en assurant un soutien constant. 5, record 1, French, - Dystrophie%20musculaire%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Maritime Defence Association of Canada
1, record 2, English, Maritime%20Defence%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MDAC 2, record 2, English, MDAC
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Maritime Defense Association of Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association de la défense maritime du Canada
1, record 2, French, Association%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense%20maritime%20du%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ADMC 2, record 2, French, ADMC
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Members With Disabilities Action Committee
1, record 3, English, Members%20With%20Disabilities%20Action%20Committee
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MDAC 1, record 3, English, MDAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Members With Disabilities Action Committee (MDAC) is made up of members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada who have disabilities. MDAC welcomes members with disabilities, whether physical, sensory or mental, either permanent or temporary in duration. The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that Alliance members with disabilities are given the opportunity to participate fully in their union and in their workplace. MDAC serves as a forum where members can share information and address issues of concern. 1, record 3, English, - Members%20With%20Disabilities%20Action%20Committee
Record 3, Key term(s)
- MWDAC
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Comité d'action des membres ayant un handicap
1, record 3, French, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27action%20des%20membres%20ayant%20un%20handicap
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAMAH 1, record 3, French, CAMAH
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité d'action des membres ayant un handicap (CAMAH), de la RCN, est constitué de membres de l'Alliance de la Fonction publique du Canada qui ont des handicaps. Le CAMAH accueille les membres qui ont un handicap physique, sensoriel ou mental, permanent ou temporaire. La raison d'être du comité est de voir à ce que les membres de l'Alliance ayant un handicap aient l'occasion de participer pleinement aux activités au sein de leur syndicat et dans leur lieu de travail. Le CAMAH sert de tribune où les membres peuvent partager de l'information et aborder des questions d'intérêt. 1, record 3, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20d%27action%20des%20membres%20ayant%20un%20handicap
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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