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Session Overview
Date: Friday, 12/Sept/2025
8:00am
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12:30pm
Registration Day 3: Registration Wednesday
Location: Registration desk - EUC main Entrance
8:30am
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10:30am
Fr.T1.M1: STS on Advancing Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Role of Virtual Reality, Eye-Tracking, and Serious Games
Location: Track 1 - Room 107
Chair: Renata Cserjesi
Chair: Aneta Maria Kochanowicz
Chair: Cecilia Sik Lanyi
 

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Sensors in Inclusive Virtual Reality Games for People with Intellectual Disability

D. Tapia Huechao, L. Ekberg, T. Westin




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Usability of Smart Wearable for Adult and Paediatric Neurological Upper Limb Re/Habilitation: Perspectives of Users and Allied Health Professionals

S. Borg Schembri, N. Buhagiar, M. Bonello, P. Farrugia




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Creating a Virtual Environment For The Development Of Social And Communication Skills Of Children With Autism

C. Sik-Lanyi, B. Fogl




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A New Path to Recovery: Virtual Reality-Driven Treadmill Exercises

P. Szabó, K. Pete, C. Sik-Lanyi




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Recommendation System of Virtual Reality (VR) Application for Rehabilitation Purposes

J. Ara, C. Sik-Lanyi




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User-center Game Development For Older Adults

J. D. Góczán, C. Sik-Lanyi

Fr.T2.M1: STS on AT Outcome and Impact Measurement 4
Location: Track 2 - Room 116
Chair: Luc de Witte
Chair: Natasha Layton
 

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Theoretical Framework For Video Game Accessibility: Bridging User Experiences And Industry Data For Inclusive Design

N. Di Leo




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Touchscreen Performance in Adults with IDD: Adaptation and Influencing Factors

A. L. Danial-Saad, G. Yogev, M. Swed




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Assistive Technology in Education: Impact of Smartphone-Based Accessibility Features for Young Adults with Visual Impairments

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




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Teachers' Evaluation of Tools for Assessing the Usability of Technology Designed for Children with Autism

O. Parlangeli, E. Marchigiani, M. Bracci, L. Reina, F. Currò, P. Palmitesta, S. D'ambrosio, S. Cecchetti, S. Guidi




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Investigating the Potential of Assistive Technology Passports for Enhanced Access to Assistive Technology and the Development of an Implementation and Adoption Framework

M. I. Maalim, M. MacLachlan




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Beyond Prescription: Monitoring The Outcome Of ICT Assistive Solutions In The Rehabilitation Path - Preliminary Results Of The ATTAIN Study

C. Costantini, P. C. Battain, L. Cagliani, M. Pastori, C. Consentino, S. Da Pian, M. Ramella, R. M. Converti, G. Bellegoni, M. Mangano, C. Salatino, J. Jonsdotti, R. Daini

Fr.T3.M1: STS on Innovations in Mobility and Participation 2
Location: Track 3 - Room 105
Chair: Krista Best
Chair: François Routhier
 

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The Viability of a Steering-by-Leaning System to Control a Manual Wheelchair One-Handedly

M. Spriano, S. Schmucki, S. Villiger, W. R. Taylor, R. Togni




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From Experiment to Experience: Real-World Case Studies on Steering-by-Leaning Wheelchairs

C. Grünenfelder, A. Baumgartner, S. Villiger, W. R. Taylor, R. Zemp, R. Togni




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Exploring the Use of Bicycle Paths By Mobility Device Users

W. Mortenson, A. Battalova, T. Scales, G. Bever, J. Chan, J. Hall, J. Perkins, W. C Miller




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Investigating How The Selection And Training In Wheelchair Use Impact Users’ Occupational Balance

A. Hadjiklitou, M. Georgiadou




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Children and Young People's Participation and Freedom with a Wheelchair: A Deeper Understanding of Problems Due to Inaccessibility

C. Pettersson, K. Baudin




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Driverless Vehicles and the Autonomy of Travelers with Disabilities

J. Lang, F. Jouen, G. Uzan




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Making Electric Vehicles Audible: Perception and Inclusivity in Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Design

F. Neff, D. Fitzpatrick, G. Craddock, C. Cheevers

Fr.T4.M1: STS on Innovative Technologies for Inclusive Education: Exploring AAC and Voice Synthesis for All Learners | TA on Advancements in AAC
Location: Track 4 - Room 112
Chair: Silvio Marcello Pagliara
Chair: Branislav Gerazov
Chair: Francesco Zanfardino
 

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The VoiceKids Knowledge Hub: An Innovative Open Educational Resource Integrating Instructional Design, Assistive Technology, and AAC for Inclusive Teacher Training

S. M. Pagliara, M. Pia, G. Bonavolonta, F. Zanfardino, A. Riccio, A. Spera, K. Mavrou, B. Gerazov




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A Review of the State of the Speech Synthesis Technology Landscape - the Availability of Child Voices

V. Lazareva, M. Markovska Dimitrovska, S. M. Pagliara, K. Mavrou, D. Taskovski, B. Gerazov




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A Review of the State of the Speech Synthesis Technology Landscape - Neural TTS on the Edge

V. Lazareva, M. Markovska Dimitrovska, S. M. Pagliara, K. Mavrou, D. Taskovski, B. Gerazov




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Adaptation of ASHA Quality of Communication Life Scale in Greek: Assessing Applicability for AAC Users

S. Grigoriou, P. Phylactou, E. Pampoulou




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Nurses' awareness and experiences on Augmentative and Alternative Communication

E. Pampoulou, M. Kyranou, M. Papaioannou, M. Charalambous, A. M Georgiou, N. Kyriakou, P. Lytra, F. Georgiou, L. Palazis, P. Phylactou




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Using a Commercially Available BCI System for AAC: A Participatory Case Study

S. Wallin, M. Buchholz, S. Derbring

ES Fr.M1: Role of Assistive Technology in Empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Research Contributions, Challenges, Global Initiatives, and Future Directions
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 - Room 113
Chair: Hassan Sarsak
PS Fr.M1.1: Advancing Social Inclusion through Technology and Empowerment for the Autistic Community: A White Paper (Chair: Professor Geraldine Leader (University of Galway, Ireland) Speakers and Panel Discussants: -Dr. Merita Hoxha (Aleksandër Xhuvani University, A
Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions - Room 120
PS Fr.M1.2: 20th Century Development of Assistive Technology Policy in Sweden (Stockholm university, Independent Living Institute Sweden, DHR)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions - Room 120
IA Fr.M1: Innovation Area - Friday Morning 1
Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area - Room 118
Showcasing of new products, prototypes or service innovations. Each presentation is chaired by their presenters
 

Inclusion Forum

Ethicam: A Privacy-Preserving Video-based System For Remote Monitoring Of Older People

F. Florez-Revuelta




Inclusion Forum

ECU50: A Custom Switch Operated Environmental Control Solution

Z. Khan




Inclusion Forum

MyEcc Prop + MyEcc Pupil Prop

T. Rosner




Inclusion Forum

SuperBrain 1

M. Tedremaa, M. Paev

10:30am
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11:00am
Coffee Break 4: Coffee Break
Location: Coffee Area - EUC Cafeteria
11:00am
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12:15pm
Fr.T1.M2: STS on Artificial Intelligence in Care and Support Ecosystems
Location: Track 1 - Room 107
Chair: Riccardo Magni
Chair: Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf
 

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Lessons Learnt And Hands-On Experience In Developing Personalized AI-Powered Assistive Technology Companions For Use In Patient Care Settings

A. Andrushevich, A. Goylo, T. Gruenewald, M. Kovalev, M. Sadouski




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A Novel AI-powered Approach for Improving Inclusion and Participation of Unpaid Caregivers in a Digital Carer Support Community

R. Khalid, E. Homayounvala, J. Legate, C. Cook, K. Ouazzane, P. Calcraft




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AI-driven Sleep Disorder Diagnosis Assisting Healthy Ageing

A. Andrushevich, A. Sazonov, S. van Boom, A. Nikolov




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About Assistive Technology Stack Supporting Active and Healthy Aging Based on Personalization and Application of Sensor Measurements

A. Andrushevich, I. Vojteshenko

Fr.T2.M2: STS on Assisitive Technology and Children's Rights
Location: Track 2 - Room 116
Chair: Pedro Encarnação
 

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Affordable Prosthetic Knee Joints for Children in Low-Resource Environments: from Stakeholder Engagement, Questionnaire Development, and Technical Design to User Trial

C. E. Edgar, C. Favier, C. Ghidini, D. Toderita, D. Ngendahayo, A. M. Bull




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A Description of Facilitators and Barriers to Paratransit in Quebec When Travelling With a Child Aged 5 or Younger

M.-H. Verret-Corriveau, M. Turcotte, J. Radilla, L.-S. Carpentier, E. Desgagnés, N. Turcotte, X. Lebel, E. Pituch, C. Vincent, K. Best




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Enabling Computer Access for School Children - Using Gaming Skills by 3D-printed Controller

M. Buchholz, L. Braun, G. Ivarsson, S. Wallin




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Evaluation Of 3D Printed Device To Support Fine Motor Skills Of Children with ASD

B. Kostova, G. Georgieva-Tsaneva, I. Chavdarov, S. Kostova, A. Lekova, P. Tsvetkova

Fr.T3.M2: STS on Museums for All: Co-design, Inclusion and Emerging Technologies
Location: Track 3 - Room 105
Chair: Elena Stylianou
Chair: Katerina Mavrou
 

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Enhancing Museum Accessibility for Blind and Low Vision Visitors Through Interactive Multimodal Tangible Interfaces

A. L. Danial-Saad, Y. Avni, T. Kuflik, J. Sheidin




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"A Conceptual Framework for Transforming Accessibility and Sustainability in Museums with Generative AI"

P. Theodorou, K. Tsiligkos, A. Meliones




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Co-Designing Technology Enhanced Cultural Heritage Educational Programmes with Persons with Intellectual Disabilities: A Small Case Study Experience

K. Mavrou, M. Kezaridou, M. Zeniou, E. Stylianou

Fr.T4.M2: TA on AT and Accessibility for Cognitive Disabilities
Location: Track 4 - Room 112
Chair: Melanie Schaur
 

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From Challenges to Solutions: Evaluating Assistive Technologies for Students with Dyslexia in Higher Education

M. Schaur, R. Koutny




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Is Easy Good Enough? Evaluation Of Easy Web Check, A Simplified And Open Method For Testing Website Accessibility

N. Auer, R. Brauchle, G. Zimmermann




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A Personalized Digital Solution to Assist Task Organization and Time Management for People with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

O. Joana, J. Barroso, T. Rocha




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Transferring Linguistic Knowledge Representation to Automatically Adapt Easy-to-Read Text Guidelines from Spanish to German

I. Diab, K. Miesenberger, M. C. Suárez-Figueroa

ES Fr.M2: Provision of Assistive Technology - How to Develop an Optimal Provision Process Together with all Stakeholders by Αpplying an Experience-based Co-design Approach
Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 - Room 113
Chair: Edith Hagedoren
Chair: Uta Roentgen
Chair: Erik de Jeu
PS Fr.M2: Enabling the success of EU Digital Health research (Trinity College Dublin)
Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions - Room 120
Chair: John Dinsmore
Chair: Julie Doyle
IA Fr.M2: Innovation Area - Friday Morning 2
Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area - Room 118
Showcasing of new products, prototypes or service innovations. Each presentation is chaired by their presenters
 

Inclusion Forum

ComGames: Free Online Games to Train Alternative Access to AAC Devices

W. de Backer




Inclusion Forum

Enhancing Accessibility in Music Education through Innovative Solutions

G. Ioannidis, K. Geramani, Á. Szilágyi-Kispista, G. Bertoni, G. Nicotra, H. Jakubowska, C. Strouthou, C. Koutsoupidou

 
12:30pm
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2:00pm
Plenary III: Panel and Conference Closing
Location: Plenary - EUC Cultural Centre
Chair: Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf
Chair: Dominique Archambault
Chair: Georgios Kouroupetroglou
Round Table Discussion: From Legacy to Leadership: Rethinking AT for the Next 30 Years Chair: Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf, AAATE Secretary General, AIAS Bologna, Italy Panelists: TBC Awards ceremony AAATE Diamond Award – announced by: Georgios Kouroupetroglou, AAATE Past-President, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and Tone Øderud, SINTEF Digital, Norway Best paper award – announced...

 
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