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Session Overview |
| Date: Wednesday, 10/Sept/2025 | |||||||||
| 8:00am - 3:45pm |
Registration: Registration Wednesday Location: Registration desk |
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| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Plenary I: Conference Opening and Opening Keynote Location: Plenary Chair: Katerina Mavrou Chair: Pedro Encarnação |
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| 10:30am - 11:00am |
Coffee Break 1: Coffee Break Location: Coffee Area |
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| 11:00am - 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 |
We.T2.M1: STS on Including Accessibility and AT into Mainstream Curricula 1 Location: Track 2 Chair: Katerina Mavrou Chair: Reinhard Koutny |
We.T3.M1: TA on User-Centered AT Co-Design 1 Location: Track 3 Chair: Emma Murphy |
We.T4.M1: STS on Nursing and Home Care Robot Location: Track 4 Chair: Peng Xu |
We.T5.M1: STS on Building AT Capacity in Non-high-income Countries Location: Track 5 Chair: Tone Øderud Chair: Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf |
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 |
| 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Lunch 1: Lunch Break Location: Coffee Area |
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| 2:00pm - 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 |
We.T2.A1: STS on Robots for Children Location: Track 2 Chair: Lorenzo Desideri Chair: Pedro Encarnação |
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 |
We.T4.A1: STS on Embracing Change: Aging, Digitalisation, and the Future of Care 1 Location: Track 4 Chair: Valentina Fiordelmondo Chair: Lisa Cesario |
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 |
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 |
| 4:00pm - 4:30pm |
Coffee Break 2: Coffee Break Location: Coffee Area |
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| 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
We.T1.A2: TA on AT and Accessibility training Location: Track 1 Chair: Serenella Besio |
We.T2.A2: STS on AT Outcome and Impact Measurement 1 Location: Track 2 Chair: Natasha Layton Chair: Luc de Witte |
We.T3.A2: STS on Accessible Indoor Navigation Systems Location: Track 3 Chair: Gottfried Zimmermann Chair: Kevin Pakula |
We.T4.A2: STS on Embracing Change: Aging, Digitalisation, and the Future of Care 2 Location: Track 4 Chair: Valentina Fiordelmondo Chair: Lisa Cesario |
We.T5.A2: STS on Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Autism: Transforming Inclusion and Communication Location: Track 5 Chair: Nefi Darden |
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 |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Cocktail: Welcome Cocktail Location: Lunch Area |
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| Date: Thursday, 11/Sept/2025 | |||||||||
| 8:30am - 10:30am |
Th.T1.M1: STS on ICT to Support Inclusive Education – Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Location: Track 1 Chair: Marion Hersh |
Th.T2.M1: STS on AT Outcome and Impact Measurement 2 Location: Track 2 Chair: Natasha Layton Chair: Luc de Witte |
Th.T3.M1: STS on Innovations in Mobility and Participation 1 Location: Track 3 Chair: Krista Best Chair: François Routhier |
Th.T4.M1: STS on Embracing Change: Aging, Digitalisation, and the Future of Care 3 | TA on Assistive technology in the Healthcare sector Location: Track 4 Chair: Valentina Fiordelmondo Chair: Lisa Cesario |
ES Th.M1.1: Making Online Images Accessible: Beyond Pragmatic Image Descriptions (Slegers, Roentgen, van Miltenburg) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 Chair: Uta Roentgen Chair: Karin Slegers |
ΕS Th.M1.2: Adoption of Technology; How to Support Innovation Readiness of Care Organizations? (Daniëls, van den Hoed, Backhaus, Hamers) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 2 |
PS Th M1: Promoting Policies for integrating Universal Design and Accessibility into Higher Education Curricula: From a position paper to a declaration (AAATE, ATHENA Project, EUC, AccessibleEU, Teach-Access) Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions Chair: Katerina Mavrou |
IA Th.M1: Innovation Area - Thursday Morning 1 Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area |
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| 10:30am - 11:00am |
Coffee Break 3: Coffee Break Location: Coffee Area |
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| 11:00am - 12:30pm |
Th.T1.M2: STS on Advanced Technologies for Inclusion and Participation in Education and Labour 2 Location: Track 1 Chair: Susanne Dirks |
Th.T2.M2: STS on AT Outcome and Impact Measurement 3 Location: Track 2 Chair: Natasha Layton Chair: Luc de Witte |
Th.T3.M2: TA on Rehabilitation technologies, Measurements and Functionality Location: Track 3 Chair: Anna Ferrari |
Th.T4.M2: STS on Embracing Change: Aging, Digitalisation, and the Future of Care 4 Location: Track 4 Chair: Valentina Fiordelmondo Chair: Lisa Cesario |
Th.T5.M2: TA on AT and Accessibility in Hearing Impairment | TA on Accessibility in digital spaces Location: Track 5 |
ES Th.M2.1: Decolonising Teaching and Learning through Podcasting - Breaking Free from Limiting Systems (O’Connell, Fewster) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 Chair: Andrew Joseph O'Connell |
ES Th.M2.2: Assessment of learning process and facilitating understanding of how to use an AT: guidance for applying the ALP-tool (Lisbeth Nilsson, Lund University) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 2 |
PS Th.M2: Crisis response and its implications for AT regarding persons with disabilities (Zero Project and Zero Project nominees 2025) Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions |
IA Th.M2: Innovation Area - Thursday Morning 2 Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area |
| 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Lunch 2: Lunch Break Location: Lunch Area |
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| 2:00pm - 3:00pm |
Plenary II: Second Keynote Location: Plenary |
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| 3:15pm - 4:45pm |
Th.T1.A1: STS on Advanced Technologies for Inclusion and Participation in Education and Labour 3 Location: Track 1 Chair: Susanne Dirks |
Th.T2.A1: STS on Including Accessibility and AT into Mainstream Curricula 2 Location: Track 2 Chair: Katerina Mavrou Chair: Maria Papazachariou-Christoforou |
Th.T3.A1: TA on User-Centered AT Co-Design 2 Location: Track 3 Chair: François Routhier |
Th.T4.A1: STS on Effective AT Provision Models Location: Track 4 Chair: Emma Smith Chair: Luc de Witte |
Th.T5.A1: STS on An Overview of Canadian Strategies to improve the Usability of Rehabilitation Technologies Location: Track 5 Chair: Claudine Auger |
ES Th.A1.1: AI-Driven Inclusive Practices: Empowering Differentiated Teaching for Educational Equity (Smaragdi Tsirantonaki, & Anastasia Vlachou, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 |
ES Fr.A1.2: Harnessing the Potential of Technology in Education: Promoting Inclusion and Participation (Huijnen, Fanchamps, Gerger, van der Leek, Bosgoed) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 2 Chair: Larissa Van der Leek |
PS Th.A1: Ageing well with person-centred technology: an intercultural perspective (AAATE, GAATO) Location: Inclusion Forum: Policy Sessions |
IA Th.A1: Innovation Area - Thursday Afternoon Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
GA: General Assembly Location: Plenary Chair: Pedro Encarnação |
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| Date: Friday, 12/Sept/2025 | ||||||||
| 8:30am - 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 Chair: Renata Cserjesi Chair: Aneta Maria Kochanowicz Chair: Cecilia Sik Lanyi |
Fr.T2.M1: STS on AT Outcome and Impact Measurement 4 Location: Track 2 Chair: Luc de Witte Chair: Natasha Layton |
Fr.T3.M1: STS on Innovations in Mobility and Participation 2 Location: Track 3 Chair: Krista Best Chair: François Routhier |
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 Chair: Silvio Marcello Pagliara Chair: Branislav Gerazov Chair: Francesco Zanfardino |
ES Fr.M1: Role of Assistive Technology in Empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Research Contributions, Challenges, Global Initiatives, and Future Directions (Sarsak Hassan) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 |
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 |
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 |
IA Fr.M1: Innovation Area - Friday Morning 1 Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area |
| 10:30am - 11:00am |
Coffee Break 4: Coffee Break Location: Coffee Area |
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| 11:00am - 12:15pm |
Fr.T1.M2: STS on Artificial Intelligence in Care and Support Ecosystems Location: Track 1 Chair: Riccardo Magni Chair: Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf |
Fr.T2.M2: STS on Assisitive Technology and Children's Rights Location: Track 2 Chair: Pedro Encarnação |
Fr.T3.M2: STS on Museums for All: Co-design, Inclusion and Emerging Technologies Location: Track 3 Chair: Elena Stylianou Chair: Katerina Mavrou |
Fr.T4.M2: TA on AT and Accessibility for Cognitive Disabilities Location: Track 4 |
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 (Hagedoren-Meuwissen, Roentgen, Daniëls, de Jeu) Location: Inclusion Forum: Educational Sessions 1 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 |
IA Fr.M2: Innovation Area - Friday Morning 2 Location: Inclusion Forum: Innovation Area |
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| 12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Plenary III: Panel and Conference Closing Location: Plenary Chair: Dominique Archambault Chair: Pedro Encarnação Chair: Katerina Mavrou |
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