1st workshop of the european thematic network on assistive technologies and inclusive solutions for...
DESCRIPTION
The ATIS4all Thematic Network seeks to facilitate everyone’s access to the most suitable Assistive Technology (AT) or accessibility device and service according to their needs and preferences and contextual characteristics (e.g. ICT solution, environment constraints, user device, language, etc.) by means of an open, collaborative portal offering reliable information on AT products, inclusive solutions and R&D initiatives in this field and fostering online discussion, exchange of knowledge and expertise, and sharing of information among key actors and end users.The first workshop “Foundations of ATIS4all” will take place in Madrid on 14-15 March 2011.TRANSCRIPT
ATIS4All Project: Foundations of ATIS4all
First Workshop
Madrid, Spain
14th and 15th March, 2011
European Thematic Network on Assistive Technologies and Inclusive Solutions for AllEuropean Commission, CIP-ICT-PSP-2010-4 Project 270988www.atis4all.eu
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PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENTThe ATIS4all Thematic Network seeks to facilitate everyone’s access to the most suitable Assistive Technology (AT) or accessibility device and service according to their needs and preferences and contextual characteristics (e.g. ICT solution, environment constraints, user device, language, etc.) by means of an open, collaborative portal offering reliable information on AT products, inclusive solutions and R&D initiatives in this field and fostering online discussion, exchange of knowledge and expertise, and sharing of information among key actors and end users.
The first workshop “Foundations of ATIS4all” will take place in Madrid on 14-15 March 2011 and it will be the definitive first push to the development of the WP1 tasks.
VENUE
Fundación ONCE Headquarter. Auditorium
Calle Sebastián Herrera, 15.
28012-Madrid (Spain)
CONTACT:
Mrs. Juana Manzanares ([email protected])
Technosite – ONCE Foundation
C/ Albasanz, 16 - 3ª planta. 28037 – Madrid (Spain)
Tel:+34.91.141.38.11 Fax: +34.91.375.70.51
European Thematic Network on Assistive Technologies and Inclusive Solutions for AllEuropean Commission, CIP-ICT-PSP-2010-4 Project 270988www.atis4all.eu
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DRAFT PROGRAMME
1.1 Monday 14TH March
10.00 Welcome and registration
10.30 Opening Session by Cristina Rodriguez (CEAPAT)
11.00Session 1: Overview of ATIS4all and ETNA thematic networks
30 min. presentation by Jose Angel Martinez (ATIS4all) and Renzo Aldrich (ETNA). Introduction of partners and supporters.
12.00 Coffee break
12.00 Session 2: Focus on Market Place
20 min. presentation by Carmen Pastor (Tecnalia) and 20 min. Presentation by Sebastiaan van der Peijl (Deloitte). Debate among attendees.
13.30 Lunch
14.30 Session 3: Focus on R&D Community
30 min. presentation by Kostas Votis (CERTH-ITI). Debate among attendees.
16.00 Coffee break
16.30 Session 4: International initiatives in the AT field
15 min. presentation by Axel Lebois (G3ICT), Gregg Vanderheiden (TRACE Center), David Banes (MADA Center) and Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf (AAATE). Debate among attendees.
18.00 Main conclusions of the day
European Thematic Network on Assistive Technologies and Inclusive Solutions for AllEuropean Commission, CIP-ICT-PSP-2010-4 Project 270988www.atis4all.eu
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1.2 Tuesday 15TH March
9.00 Session 5: Focus on Key Actors
10 min. presentation by Greg Fields (RIM), Bue Vester-Andersen (EDF), John Sabine (EFD) and Michael Fagerlund (NITA). Debate among attendees.
10.00Session 6: Interoperability among ATs and mainstream ICTs
30 min presentation by Elena Gómez (Technosite). Debate among attendees.
11.00 Coffee break
11.30 Final Conclusions, Action Plan and AOB
12.00 Lunch
From 13.00 to 15.00: CEB meeting.