Sentences with phrase «at a great disadvantage as»

Samsung, for instance, is still at a great disadvantage as a result of constant struggles and repeated delays in the key British space.

Not exact matches

The great interest of the study arises from the fact that, as the years went by, the researchers noticed that many of the children they had identified as «at high risk» (i.e., children subject to four or more serious disadvantages) were able to lead satisfying and socially productive lives as adults.

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As a member from Brooklyn he operates at a notable disadvantage (explained in greater depth below.)

«Although there are advantages to living in cities, such as the access to food, they seem to be outweighed by the disadvantages, such as stress — at least in terms of how quickly the cells of the great tits age,» says biologist Pablo Salmón who conducts research in the field of evolutionary ecology at the Faculty of Science, Lund University.

Since McAvoy's story will be the first featured, he's at a disadvantage because the great Chastain will be the last performer viewers will remember as they walk out of the screening.

The key points from each strand are highlighted as follows: Early Identification and support • Early identification of need: health and development review at 2/2.5 years • Support in early years from health professionals: greater capacity from health visiting services • Accessible and high quality early years provision: DfE and DfH joint policy statement on the early years; tickell review of EYFS; free entitlement of 15 hours for disadvantaged two year olds • A new approach to statutory assessment: education, health and care plan to replace statement • A more efficient statutory assessment process: DoH to improve the provision and timeliness of health advice; to reduce time limit for current statutory assessment process to 20 weeks Giving parent's control • Supporting families through the system: a continuation of early support resources • Clearer information for parents: local authorities to set out a local offer of support; slim down requirements on schools to publish SEN information • Giving parents more control over support and funding for their child: individual budget by 2014 for all those with EHC plan • A clear choice of school: parents will have rights to express a preference for a state - funded school • Short breaks for carers and children: a continuation in investment in short breaks • Mediation to resolve disagreements: use of mediation before a parent can register an appeal with the Tribunal

At the same time, the greater awareness of what was happening elsewhere often challenged expectations as to what is possible, particularly amongst students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Higher needs populations of students as defined in Vincent v. Voight (FRL, SpN, ELL) are at a greater funding and spending disadvantage than their more affluent peers since 2004.

Indeed, Hyundai Canada rates the regular Sonata Hybrid as a little more parsimonious on the highway, the Plug - in's disadvantage no doubt its 152 - kilogram greater weight, at least part of which is due to its bigger battery.

Each player might experience it differently, but it's great to see developers tackling this issue and trying to come up with experiences that match the medium disadvantages, at least as for the current hardware.

[3] This searing example of institutional disadvantage makes clear that being a great artist was not a role permitted for women and that the tiny band of women artists who earned success — many in their eighties, as the Guerilla Girls remind you — were aberrations, downright revolutionaries, who had a good deal of luck and a hell of lot of persistence to rise above their circumstances in order for their work to be seen at all — and then still labeled feminine.

Of course, as much as possible, I think it is good for these people to educate themselves on the subject... but they should do so with great humility... i.e., with the idea that they are still going to be at a considerable disadvantage in understanding to those who are trained and working in the field.

At times the challenges can be even greater as women who are already disadvantaged face greater violence in their lives.

If patients suffer from a debilitating condition such as dementia, they are at a great disadvantage in not only trying to ward off the abuse but in reporting it.

Second, as the severity of childhood socioeconomic disadvantage, maltreatment, and social isolation increased, the number of age - related - disease risks at age 32 years also increased; that is, each adverse childhood experience independently predicted a greater number of age - related - disease risks at age 32 years in a dose - response fashion (Table 3, panel 2).

The team also found that families on the subsidy waitlist are at a particular disadvantage as they have the greatest difficulty paying for care, the least access, and the poorest quality child care.

Some people are not at greater risk, and any individual's risk level is related to a mix of variables that includes personal characteristics, background, socio - economic disadvantage, and, as I argue below, behaviors that increase risk.