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Session Overview
Date: Wednesday, 10/Sept/2025
8:00am
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3:45pm
Registration: Registration Wednesday
Location: Registration desk
9:00am
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10:30am
Plenary I: Conference Opening and Opening Keynote
Location: Plenary
Chair: Katerina Mavrou
Chair: Pedro Encarnação
10:30am
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11:00am
Coffee Break 1: Coffee Break
Location: Coffee Area
11:00am
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12:30pm
We.T1.M1: STS on Advanced Technologies for Inclusion and Participation in Education and Labour 1
Location: Track 1
Chair: Susanne Dirks
Chair: Loizos Symeou
 

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Evaluating The Role Of An Assistive Online Toolkit To Support Autistic Students During The Transition Into University

M. Fabri, P. F. Beni, A. Shepherd, D. A. C. Barone




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Exploring Chatbot Development Using No-Code Platforms by People with Disabilities for Their Peers at a Sheltered Workshop

S. Hamideh Kerdar, L. Bächler, B. M. Kirchhoff, L. Adolph




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Enhancing Social Skills: A Tablet-Based Training Program for Workers with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

S. Estival, J. Renaud, J.-C. Martin, V. Demulier




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Digital Skills, Reasonable Accommodation and Technological Assistance for Employment in Cyprus.

M. Georgiadou




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Digital Skills and Competences for Employment: Upskilling and Reskilling for a Digitally Literate Workforce in the Digital Age

Y. Danidou, M. Appiou Nikiforou, L. Symeou, A. Grondoudis

We.T2.M1: STS on Including Accessibility and AT into Mainstream Curricula 1
Location: Track 2
Chair: Katerina Mavrou
Chair: Reinhard Koutny
 

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Integrating Digital Accessibility into Software Engineering Education: A Case Study of Learning Outcomes

B. Zhou, W. Chen




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Higher Education Experts’ Perspectives On Incorporating Universal Design And Accessibility Into Higher Education Curricula

K. Mavrou, E. Theodorou, M. Mouka, A. Liasidou




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Modeling Transcription Task of Educational Documents for Visually Impaired Students

L. Pacini, J. Dupire, I. Barbet, O. Pons, C. Huron




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Designing And Evaluating Disability Simulation Games For Positive Player Impact

P. Piskorek, G. Zimmermann

We.T3.M1: TA on User-Centered AT Co-Design 1
Location: Track 3
Chair: Emma Murphy
 

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Learning From Each Other: Inclusive and Reflexive Analysis of the Experiences of Co-designers with Intellectual Disabilities

E. Murphy, P. Fitzgerald, S. Boland, F. Badmos, P. Jean, J. Gilligan, D. O'Sullivan




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Enhancing Accessibility In Publishing: Leveraging GAI For Effective Alt-text Solutions

C. Morelli




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User Expectations and Recommender System Design for Blind, Partially Sighted, and Autistic People

M. Hersh, B. Leporini




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Empowering People with Visual Disabilities in Audio Description Production: Development and Preliminary Evaluation of a User-Centred Synthesised Voice Adjustment Tool

S. Nakajima, N. Okochi, K. Mitobe

We.T4.M1: STS on Nursing and Home Care Robot
Location: Track 4
Chair: Peng Xu
 

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Enhancing Safety and Navigation in Intelligent Nursing Wheelchairs Using 3D LiDAR Technology

Z. Zhang, J. Wu, H. Yu




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Research on the Compliance Control Strategy for Scrubbing in the Intelligent Bathing Assistance Robot Based on Improved Impedance Control

P. Xu, C. Chang, Y. Ren, Q. Meng, H. Yu




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Co-Designing Modular Robots for Rapid Prototyping in the Care Sector

A. Colle, M. Dragone




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Mobile Robotics Assisting Healthcare Professionals to Support Patient Care

M. Leino, J. Huhtasalo, T. Jyräkoski, J. Virkki, S. Merilampi




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Feeding Assistance Robot for Elderly with Disabilities: Targeting Mobility Impairments in Home Care

W. Wu, S. Ren, X. Tang, B. Hu, H. Yu

We.T5.M1: STS on Building AT Capacity in Non-high-income Countries
Location: Track 5
Chair: Tone Øderud
Chair: Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf
 

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Supporting the development of Resource Centers in Serbia to Promote Inclusive Education through Assistive Technology.

L. Desideri, M. Starčević Cviko, S. Vuković, S. Slavkovic, N. Glumbic, M. Djordjevic, V. Bojkovic, G. Radosavljevic, A. Lazevski, S. B. Schembri, M. Agius, R. Magni, F. Zanfardino, K. Mavrou, E. Theodorou, M. Mouka, E. Salvador, E.-J. Hoogerwerf, S. Nestorov, N. Jovic




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Assistive Technology and Capacity Building for Inclusive Education: the experience of Resource Centers in Serbia

S. Slavković, N. Glumbić, M. Đorđević, S. B. Schembri, M. Agius, R. Magni, K. Mavrou, E. Theodorou, M. Mouka, E.-J. Hoogerwerf, L. Desideri




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Assistive Technology 4 All – Developing Assistive Devices in Low Resource Settings

H. S. Brummer, L. de Witte




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Equity and Inclusion of Visually Impaired People in Malawi’s Health and Education Policies: EquiFrame Policy Analysis

G. S. Moyo, M. Mulhern, S. M. Mc Donagh, D. Desmond

ES We.M1.1: From Clinical Challenge to Technological Solution: Introducing IssieApps (Cappel, Grinstein, Blum, Rabus)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1
ES We.M1.2: Empowering Educators and Parents Through Scalable Online Assistive Technology Support: Lessons from an Irish Model (James Northridge, UrAbility Ltd. and University College Cork (Ireland)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 2
PS We.M1: Empowering care ecosystems in the digital era (EASPD, AAATE, Care4Skills, AI4Home carers)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions
IA We.M1: Innovation Area - Wednesday Morning
Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area
 

Inclusion Forum

Assistive Technology Challenge – Challenge-based, Hands-on Teaching at ETH Zurich

R. Gassert




Inclusion Forum

Lowering Digital Barriers: A Project to Raise Public Awareness about the Potential of Assistive Technology

J. Daems




Inclusion Forum

Life Saving Assistive Technology: SENTRYNet for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

J. McDonald




Inclusion Forum

Harnessing 3D Printing for Providing Accessible Assistive Technology

Z. Khan

12:30pm
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2:00pm
Lunch 1: Lunch Break
Location: Coffee Area
2:00pm
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4:00pm
We.T1.A1: STS on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Advancing Inclusive Environments, Pedagogical Approaches, and Assistive Technologies
Location: Track 1
Chair: Silvio Marcello Pagliara
Chair: Branislav Gerazov
 

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models in Psychology and Psychotherapy Education: A Systematic Review

D. Nussbaumer, E. Pittas




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AI Research: Where are the Disabled Researchers and the Voices of Disabled People

M. Hersh




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AI-Generated Alt Text: Enhancing Accessibility in Educational Publishing.

M. Risi




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Evaluating Large Multimodal Models for Inclusive Mathematics Education: Addressing Dyslexia and Dyscalculia in Higher Education

S. Pagliara, G. Nieddu, B. Gerazov




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A Pedagogical Framework for Enhancing Inclusion in STEM Higher Education Through Large Multimodal Models

S. M. Pagliara, M. Pia, G. Nieddu, B. Gerazov

We.T2.A1: STS on Robots for Children
Location: Track 2
Chair: Lorenzo Desideri
Chair: Pedro Encarnação
 

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Exploring the Potential of Educational Robots in Enhancing Mathematics Education for Students with Dyslexia: Towards Inclusive Multimodal Interfaces

M. H. Al Omoush, T. Mehigan, E. Murphy, M. Ward




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Inclusive Play Through Robotic Toys and Accessible Design: a Child-centred Approach

S. D'Ambrosio, S. Cecchetti, L. Guerrieri, E. Panelli, E. Prina, P. Cazzaniga, N. Bianquin, A. Bonarini




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Inclusive Play through Robots: Insights from Early Experimentation

S. D'ambrosio, A. Gilardoni, M. Giraldo, P. Cazzaniga, S. Besio




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Robots Facilitating Communication In Individuals Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing

A. T. Andreeva, A. Zelnichka




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Assessment Of Speech And Language Therapy Assisted With Social Robots And Virtual Reality: Phonetic And Linguistic Analysis Of Speech

G. D. Padareva-Ilieva, A. T. Andreeva, A. K. Lekova, M. I. Simonska




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Investigating the Impact of Learning-by-Teaching a Social Robot on Students with Different Prior Knowledge Levels

I. Tarakli, A. Di Nuovo

We.T3.A1: STS on Data-based Eco-systems for the Benefit of the Users and Provision Practice of Assistive Technology
Location: Track 3
Chair: Tina Helle
 

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The Character and Magnitude of Instruction and Training Given to Assistive Technology Users– or the Lack Hereof? Implications and Future Directions

S. Bjørnskov, B. Mortenson, T. Helle




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Cross Discipline Collaboration Creating New Insights and Future Potentials

T. Helle, S. Munk, M. Kyng




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Acceptability of AI-based Innovation to Improve Sitting and Overall Health for Wheelchair Users

C. Paquin, M.-E. Lamontagne, F. Routhier




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Efficacy Of Using Activity Chairs - A Single-Case Experimental Design Study

S. Bjørnskov, W. B. Mortenson, K. S. Petersen, T. Helle




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Sensor Data and Visualization as a Means of Identifying Use Patterns and Non-use Patterns of Assistive Technologies

A. K. Gammelby, J. Andersen, R. Wehner




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Perceived Impact of Using an Activity Chair to Facilitate Daily Activity Engagement While Seated

W. B. Mortenson, G. Lefeaux, Y. Y. Fei, W. C. Miller




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Data-based Eco-systems for Health and Care at Home – How May Assistive Technology Contribute?

J. Andersen, M. Kyng

We.T4.A1: STS on Embracing Change: Aging, Digitalisation, and the Future of Care 1
Location: Track 4
Chair: Valentina Fiordelmondo
Chair: Lisa Cesario
 

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A Study on Implementation of Lifts in Nursing Homes in Japan

N. Yamauchi, I. Kajitani




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A Physical Load Estimation Model of Assisted Walking for Welfare Aid Placement

K. Miyaoka, T. Ando, A. Ogawa




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Smart Chair for Activation & Monitoring – Refining the Requirements with Users

S. Merilampi, M. Leino, T. Jyräkoski, F. Tchuenbou-Magaia, H. Morrissey, J. Huhtasalo




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Non-Intrusive Fall Detection in Sensitive Environments: An Ultrasound-Based Solution

S. Comai, S. Stokke Aursand, S. Stølevik, C. Aloisi, F. Salice




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Bringing Efficiency And Safety In Elderly Homes Through Holistic Digital Technologies

A. Kouroubali, A. Guligowska, H. Kondylakis, L. Pannese, T. Kostka, D. Katehakis




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An Eye on Eyecare, an Unmet Need.

L. Altena, M. v. Tilborg

We.T5.A1: TA on Human - AT interface | STS on Designing Non-Visual Interactions with Haptic and Multimodal Interactive Displays
Location: Track 5
Chair: Sabrina Panëels
Chair: Taqwa Saeed
Chair: Wilko Heuten
 

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AT and AI Tools for Enhancing Smartphone and Computer Accessibility for Mobility-Impaired Users – a short Literature Review and Insights from Two Clinical Case Studies

M. Debeljak




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An Artificial Intelligence-powered Digital Ecosystem for Impaired Speech Recognition

D. Mulfari, N. Gencarelli




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Gesture Interface for Providing Interaction to a Child with Cerebral Palsy

I. Yoda




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Bridging the Digital Divide: Assessing the Impact and Challenges of Teaching TalkBack to Adolescent Girls in Bihar, India

D. R. Prasad, R. Gaur, S. Gurumayum




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Haptic Tablet for Digital Graphics Accessibility

S. Panëels, L. Pantera, C. Hudin, A. Ben Dhiab, F. Casset, T. Goubault




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Developing And Pilot Testing A Hybrid Prototype For Audio-tactile Graphics

K. Rassmus-Gröhn, T. Saeed, C. Magnusson, G. Claasen, L. Mathe, T. Schulze-Velmede




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MS-EXPLORER: Multimodal Spatial Access to Information for Visually Impaired People

Y. Bellik, C. Clavel

ES We.A1.1: Incorporating Digital tools for Designing and Implementing Inclusive Outdoor Education in Early Childhood (Papazachariou- Christoforou)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1
Chair: Maria Papazachariou-Christoforou
ES We.A1.2: Equitable AI Alliance – Innovations and Future Research in Inclusive AI (David Banes, Equitable AI Alliance – Zero Project)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 2
Chair: David Banes
PS We.A1: Advancing AT worldwide: the WHO global roadmap for access to AT and the role of AT organisations (GAATO)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions
IA We.A1: Innovation Area - Wednesday Afternoon 1
Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area
 

Inclusion Forum

Ubiquitous Workshop Service that Delivers Real-Life Experiences to the Visually Impaired

K. Minatani




Inclusion Forum

Vision Guide

N. Li




Inclusion Forum

Dotcalc: An Αffordable Scientific Calculator For The Visually Impaired

D. Wilson




Inclusion Forum

Navis: AI-Powered Navigation Support for Independent Outdoor Mobility of Visually Impaired Individuals

L. Geschwindt

4:00pm
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4:30pm
Coffee Break 2: Coffee Break
Location: Coffee Area
4:30pm
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6:00pm
We.T1.A2: TA on AT and Accessibility training
Location: Track 1
Chair: Serenella Besio
 

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Building an Inclusive Future: Creating a Master’s Program in Assistive Technology Through International Course Mapping

M. Giraldo, F. Sacchi, K. Soldano, S. Besio




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Integrating Community-based Learning in Co-Design of Assistive Technology to Create Real-World Solutions in the Disability Communities

J. Kah




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An Exploratory Study Of The Use Of TPACK In Teachers Training

M. Sánchez Utgé, L. Cioni, A. Magnanini




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The Role of Digital Skills in the Long-Term Care Workforce: Insights from European Countries

K. Matausch-Mahr, M. Schaur




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Gamified And AI-Assisted Training For Accessibility Using The Example Of Word Documents

L.-M. Nohl, G. Zimmermann, N. Egger

We.T2.A2: STS on AT Outcome and Impact Measurement 1
Location: Track 2
Chair: Natasha Layton
Chair: Luc de Witte
 

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Understanding Satisfaction with Assistive Technology Products: Preliminary Insights from the Italian rATA Survey

L. Desideri, R. Magni, E.-J. Hoogerwerf




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Association Between User Satisfaction, Psychosocial Effects, and the Duration of JACO Robotic Arm Use

N. Fortin-Bédard, O. L. G. Atigossou, J. Bouffard, V. Flamand, F. Routhier




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Satisfaction With And Perceived Effectiveness Of Assistive Technologies: Experiences Of People With Disabilities And Older Adults In The Hague

T. Haanstra, L. de Witte




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Shades Of Grey In The Use, Underuse And Non-use Of Assistive Products: Exploring The Ways Practitioners And Researchers Articulate Assistive Product Utilization

T. B. Jacobsen, N. Layton




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A Full Lifespan Comparison of Virtual Reality Based Cognition Testing on Acceptance, Effectiveness and Satisfaction

S. Zsebi, P. Szabó, C. Sik-Lanyi, R. Cserjési

We.T3.A2: STS on Accessible Indoor Navigation Systems
Location: Track 3
Chair: Gottfried Zimmermann
Chair: Kevin Pakula
 

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A Systematic Review of Smartphone-based Indoor Navigation Assistance for Blind and Visually Impaired People

M. Alizada, A. Lampinen, P. Idestam-Almquist, T. Westin




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Analysis of Indoor Wayfinding Accessible-Assistive Technologies for Mobility, and Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals

S. Joseph, C. Heydarian, S. J Baguhn, A. M Silverman, C. H. P. So




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Greek Passenger Shipping and Mobility-Accessibility for People with Disabilities (PWD)

S. Alepis, T. Lilas, N. Nikitakos, D. Papachristos




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Creating User-Centered Guidelines For Digital Guidance Systems

K. Pakula, K. Honold, G. Zimmermann

We.T4.A2: STS on Embracing Change: Aging, Digitalisation, and the Future of Care 2
Location: Track 4
Chair: Valentina Fiordelmondo
Chair: Lisa Cesario
 

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Lost in Data: How Older Adults Perceive and Navigate Health Data Representations

P. Jean, E. Bates, E. Murphy




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Age-Friendly AI: Ireland's National Artificial Intelligence Literacy Initiative

P. Kelly, D. Berry, D. O'Sullivan, E. Murphy, L. Grehan, P. Jean, F. Badmos, E. Clarke




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Eligence: A Transformative Platform for Personalized Cognitive Training in Aging Populations

S. Poulimenos, S. Pantelopoulos




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Embracing Change Through Ageing Diverse And Equal: Recommendations To Advance The Rights Of Older Persons With Disabilities In Research And Implementation Projects

P. Geisler, M. MacLachlan




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Bridging the Gap: Engaging Experts in Designing technology for Physical Activity Outdoors for Older Adults

F. Badmos, E. Murphy, D. Berry

We.T5.A2: STS on Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Autism: Transforming Inclusion and Communication
Location: Track 5
Chair: Nefi Darden
 

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Sensory Informed AAC: Is This The Missing Piece In AAC Coaching for Autistic Children?

M. M. Agius, S. Borg Schembri




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The Experiences Of Speech And Language Pathologists In The Selection Of Graphic Symbol Collections Considering The Preferences Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

V. Hadjicharalambous, E. Pampoulou




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Collaborative Approach to Building Effective AAC for children with Autism for Inclusive Education in Cyprus: experiences and reflections from action research.

N. Charalambous-Darden, K. Andreou, S. Frangou




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Empowering Individuals with Speech Disabilities through an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) App with Visual Scene Display (VSD)

R. M. Azzopardi, P. A. Xuereb, M. Agius, S. Borg Schembri, D. Seychell




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Assistive Technology For The Inclusion Of People With Autism At Work

D. Rauen, H. Lasi, F. Mörike

ES We.A2.1: Integrating Assistive Technology into Education and Academia: Lessons Learned from the WHO-TAP Platform Data Capture Study (Sarsak Hassan)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1
ES We.A2.2: UDL 3.0 and AI in Inclusive STEAM Education: From Principles to Practice (Kofteros, Meletiou- Mavrotheris, Katerina Mavrou)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 2
Chair: Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris
PS We.A2: Vulnerability Vs Sustainability of Assistive Technology Policy and Provision: A Global Debate on the Best Way Forward Globally and Locally (BeWheelWell – Centre of Research and Education for Wheelchair User Wellbeing , University of Limerick, ALL Instit
Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions
Chair: Katerina Mavrou
IA We.A2: Innovation Area - Wednesday Afternoon 2
Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area
 

Inclusion Forum

EXTENSIBLE: Knowledge and Feedback Management System of Assistive Technologies for People with Epilepsy – Part 1: EpiRate (Rating Platform for Collecting Feedback)

L. M. Schäckermann, E. Schack




Inclusion Forum

Continuum-of-Care (COC)

S. Moza




Inclusion Forum

Connect Deaf Application and Connect Deaf Inclusive Education

A. Yeratziotis

6:00pm
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9:00pm
Cocktail: Welcome Cocktail
Location: Lunch Area

 
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