AAATE 2007 Conference Programme

 

October 3rd

Parallel Session 1, 12:30 - 13:30

Session 1.1.- Evaluation and training in mobility solutions

1.- Manual Wheelchair User's Accessibility between Platforms and Trains and Development of the Wheelchair Assistive Device for Boarding Trains

T. Hashizume, I. Yoneda, H. Kitagawa, S. Kasuya, M. Kamata, S. Fujisawa, O. Sueda

2.- The Method of Estimating the Ability of the Wheelchair Users to Run the Electric Wheelchair

D. Kuroda, O. Sueda, S. Fujisawakurachi, H. Oku , M. Takami

3.- The Wheelchair Skills Program: Relevance to the European Setting

F. Routhier, R. L. Kirby, C. Smith, L. Demers

4.- Reliability Test - Retest of the Nordic Assisted Mobility Evaluation (name 1.0)

Å. Brandt, K. Bang Laursen, C. Löfqvist, M. Werngren - Elgström, I. Jónsdottir,  A. L. Salminen, P. L. Kotiranta, S. Iwarsson

Session 1.2- Biomechanics

1.- Determination of Simulation Patterns of Cervical Pain from Kinematical Parameters of Movement

J. M. Baydal-bertomeu, Mª A. García-mas, R. Poveda, J. M. Belda Lois, D. Garrido Jaén, Mª J. Vivas,

P. Vera, J. López

2.- New Transfer Patterns Supporting Autonomous Mobility of SCI Patients

R. Ceres Ruiz, J.l. Pons, A. Frizera, J. Pastor, L. Calderón, I. González, B. Saro, J. Rodríguez

3.- Parameter Acquisition for Gait Analysis in Rehabilitation Based on a Self-adjustable Speed Treadmill

M. Frigola, C. Peredo, E. Cappellino

4.- The Measurement Technique of AFO (ankle - Foot Orthosis) Fitting for more Comfortable

Y. Matsuda, T. Horiguchi, A. Saitou, S. Fujisawa, O. Sueda

Session 1.3 - Visual Impairment II

1.- Access to Information for People who Cannot See: New Perspectives

L. Burzagli, P. L. Emiliani, F. Gabbanini

2.- Ascience: a Thematic Network on Access to Scientific University Courses by Visually Impaired Students

J. Engelen, B. Hengstberger

3.- The Importance of Measuring Medical and Psycological Characteristics in Visibility Measurement of Persons with Low Visual Capability

S. Mitani, S. Fujisawa, A. Mima, H. Shiota, K. Yanashima, M. Takahara, O. Sueda

4.- Mathematical Working Environment (MAWEN)

B. Stöger, M. Batusic, C. Fahrengruber, K. Miesnberger, D. Archambault

5.- Electronics aids for people with low vision

J Cuerda del Olmo, M  Sebastián Herranz

Session 1.4- Prosthetics

1.- Design and Implementation of Haptic Based Artificial Hand Mode (AHM) Based on Virtual Reality Interface of DHM System

N.M. Noaman, A.K. Abbas,  R.M. Kasim

2.-Modelling and Simulation of 6DOF Grasping Myoelectric Artificial Hand Mode (AHM) Based on Anatomical Model of Phalanx-model

N.M. Noaman, A.K. Abbas, R.B.A. Jabbar

3.- Perceptual Feedback of Grasping Forces to Prosthetic Hand Users

L. E. Rodríguez-cheu, M. E. Aguilar, A. Cuxar, X. Navarro, A. Casals

4.- EMG and MMG Signal Fusion for Dexterous Hand Prosthesis Control

A. Wolczowski, P. Prociów

Session 1.5 - Education in Assistive Technology

1.- Guidelines for Lifelong Learning in Assistive Technology

E- J. Hoogerwerf, A. Gresswell

2.- Education and Training in Assistive Technology in Slovakia

A. Galajdová, D. Šimšík

3.- MSCc in Assistive Technology at King's College London: 1999 - 2007

R. Mayagoitia, D. Cowan, A. Turner-smith, Sheila Kitchen

4.- Online Advocacy - User Experience and Evaluation

G. Craddock, A. Stankovic, T. Mackeogh, M. Scherer

 

Parallel Session 2, 16:00 - 17:45

Session 2.1- Mobility

1.- Design and Development of a New Electrical Powered Indoor-outdoor Wheelchair

F. Egaña, M. San Martín, A. Olarra, L. Susperregi, C. Tubio

2.- Independently Accesible Mounting and Positioning Technology

D. Goodwin

3.- Development of Intelligent Wheelchairs for Persons with Severe Disability - What I can do is Beautiful

T. Inoue, K. Sakaue, M. Suwa, H. Kojima, I. Yoda, I. Kajitani, Y. Satoh, I. Sekita, T. Higuchi, M. Kamata, M. Shino

4.- Proposal of Force Detecting Interface Using Physical Terminal Function of Muscular Dystrophy Patients for Operating Electric Wheelchair

M. Shino, T. Inoue, M. Kamata

5.-Automatic Kerb Detection for Assistance in Navigation

L. Susperregi, A. Ansuategi, N. Alberdi, I. Garmendia, C. Tubio, B. Sierra, E. Lazkano

6.- Development of the Vibration Absorption Caster for Wheelchair - The Effect of Vibration Absorption and Endurance

S. G. Terashima, Y. Kikawa

Session 2.2 - AT for ageing - Needs and Usability

1.- Assistive Technology for the Elderly: the HomeCare Hub Concept - User Needs Analysis

R. L. Ashford, K. A. Osman, A. Oldacres.

2.- Usability Characteristics Associated with Aging

H. De Rosario, J. M. Belda Lois, R. Barberà, R. Poveda, J. M. Baydal, J. Montero, P. Vera, J. Prat

3.- Prehension Movement Evaluation of Elderly People for Assistive Technology

M. Geronimi, P. Gorce

4.- The Needs and Expectations of Aging Citizens - A Potential for Mobile Terminal Developers and Service Providers

J. Leikas, M. Penttilä

5.- A Social - Audit of Assistive Technology for Older Adults in Ireland

K. Walsh, A. Callan, S. Roberts

6.- User Requirements as Crucial Determinants for the Development of New Technological Solutions in Elderly Care - Exemplified in an European Project

B. Prazak , A. Hochgatterer, T. Holthe, S. Walderhaug

Session 2.3 -Alternative and Augmentative Communication

1.- Pseudo-Pitch an Distorted Words: an Interface Modality for Dysarthric Users

E. J. Fimbel, M. Lemieux

2.- Challenges in Developing a Voice Input Voice Output Communication Aid for People with Severe Dysarthria

M. Hawley, S. Cunningham, F. Cardinaux, A. Coy, P. O'neill, S. Seghal, P. Enderby

3.- Application for Computer - Assisted Emergent Language Intervention

S. E. Palazuelos Cagigas, Mª L. Gómez Taibo, C. Imbernón López, J. L. Martín Sánchez

4.- Could Persistent Developmental Stuttering (PDS) Be Treated with an Adaptive Altered Auditory Feedback (AAAF) Device Based on a Multimodal Intelligent Monitor?

M. Prado, L. M. Roa

5.- FastType, a Word Predictor for Inflected Languages: Syntatic Prediction Features and User-centric Interface

M. Rubino, C. Aliprandi, N. Carmignani, N. Deha, P. Mancarella

6.- COMPORTA: A Portable and Accessible Communicator

X. Madina, F.J. González

Session 2.4 - Functional Rehabilitation

1.- A Virtual Reality System for Motor and Cognitive Neurorehabilitation

M. Da Silva Cameirao, S. Bermúdez I Badia, L. Zimmerli, E. Duarte Oller, Paul F. M. J. Verschure

2.- A Platform to Study Human-Machine Biomechanical Interaction during Gait

A. Frizera Neto, R. Ceres, J. L. Pons, E. Rocon, R. Raya

3.- Assistive Equipment's Role in Increasing Functional Capacity: a Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Workshop

A. Gunes, Yb. Nurullah, E. B. Nafia

4.- Development of the Rehabilitation System Using Haptic Device

Y. Takahashi, T. Miyoshi, T. Terada, K. Inoue, Y. Ito, H. Lee, T. Suzuki, T. Komeda

5.- Virtual Instrument Control for Music Therapy

A. R. Tindale, M. S. Benning, N. Livingston

6.- Exoskeleton Design for Functional Rehabilitation in Patients with Neurological Disorders and Stroke

H. Zabaleta, M. Bureau, G. Eizmendi, E. Olaiz, J. Medina, M. Perez

Session 2.5 - Remote services

1.- An "Assistance Over IP" Network for Monitoring and Support of Daily Living Activities

P. Ciampolini, I. De Munari, G. Matrella, F. Grossi, V. Bianchi

2.- Strategies for Adapting Mobile Phone Devices for Use by Disabled People

N. Hine, F. Petersen, E. Zetterström

3.- The Artemis System: Implementing Remote Assessment for the AT Needs of End Users

H. O'neill, B. Boyle, B. Allen

4.- ENABLE - A Wrist Worn Device with Integrated Accessible Services to Support Old People Living Independently and Safely at Home

P. Panek, G. Edelmayer, David Oliver, M. Maguire , R. Mccrindle , J. Nissen , G. Nussbaum ,

O. Stanek , C. Victor , W. L. Zagler

5.- Evaluation of a System to Deliver Remote Support to Users of PC Based Assistive Technology Products

P. Panek, C. Beck, W. L. Zagler

6.- The Development and Implementation of Care at a Distance by Means of Video Communication

C. Willems, F. J. M. Vlaskamp

 

October 4th

Parallel Session 3, 11:00 - 13:15

Session 3.1 - Visual Impairment I

1.- Tactile Exhibits with Touch Activated Descriptive Audio for Aquariums

R. Fuller, W. R. Watkins

2.- Combining Sensorial Modalities in Haptic Navigation Tasks for Blind People

I. Díaz, J. Hernantes, J. J. Gil

3.- Electronic Display Panel Mobile Reader

J. A. Gutiérrez, Fj. González, A. Picón, A. Isasi, A. Domínguez, I. Idigoras

4.- Measurement of Luminance Contrast Sensitivity of Persons with Low Visual Capability in order to Secure the Visibility of Tactile Walking Surface Indicators

S. Mitani, T. Yoshida, H. Minato, S. Fujisawa, O.sueda, M.tauchi

5.-Directing Characteristics of Infra - Red Handheld Device Toward Target by Persons with Visual Impairment

H. Ohkubo, K. Kurachi, M. Takahara, S. Fujisawa, O. Sueda

6.- Guiding Property of Audible Traffic Signals Using Parametric Speakers

K. Omori, I. Kitayama, T. Kamakura, S.- I. Sakai

7.-A Walking Assistive Device for the Blind - Proposition of a New Device and Fundamental Techniques

C. Wada

8.- Accesible Card Games for Visually Impaired Players

A. Sepchat, N. Monmarche, M. Slimane

Session 3.2 - Dementia

1.- Health Related Quality of Life in Dementia as Effect Measure of at Interventions - Methodological Aspects

J. Alwin, J. Persson

2.- What is Evidence?

I. Hagen

3.- How Cognitive Assistive Technology can be Useful for and a Benefit to Persons with Dementia in their Daily Living. Guidelines for Service Delivery of Cognitive Assistive Technology for Persons with Dementia

L. Jensen, I. Mansson, T. Holthe, T. Hurnasti, B. Indrioadóttir

4.- Old People Living at Home with Acquired Cognitive Impairment Supported by Assistive Technology. Cost - Benefit Studies

U. Keijer, G. Molin, G. Sandström

5.- Assistive Technology Supporting People with Dementia.

I. Mansson

6.- The Alzheimer Avatar - Caregivers' Faces Used as Gui Component

M. Morandell, E. Fugger, B. Prazak

7.- Standarization and Computerization of the Clock Drawing Test

S. H. Straus

8.- Technology and Needs of People with Dementia: a Literature Review

P. Topo

Session 3.3- Hearing Impairment

1.- Collaboration between Linguistics and Engineering in Generating Animation of Japanese Sign Language: the Development of Signdex Vol. 3

D. Hara, K. Kandab, Y. Nagashimac, A. Ichikawa, M. Terauchi, K. Morimoto , Y. Shirai, Y. Horiuchi,

K. Nakazono

2.- An Avatar Based Approach for Automatic Interpretation of Text to Sign Language

M. Jemni, O. Elghoul

3.- Voice Internet - a Simple and Practical Way to Provide Internet to Everyone

E. Khan

4.- "Non-Speech" Sounds Classification for People with Hearing Desabilities

H. Lozano Peiteado, I. Hernáez, E. Navas, F. J. González, I. Idigoras

5.- Temporal Features of Sign Language Elucidated through an Analysis Os Shadowing

K. Nakazono, M. Terauchi, Y. Nagashima

6.- Automatic Speech Recognition for Live TV Subtitling for Hearing-Impaired People

M. Obach, M. Lehr Arambarri, A. Arruti Illarramendi

7.- Comparison of Five Technologies Supporting Telecommunication between Deaf Persons Using Sign Language

C. Vincent, F. Bergeron, M. Hotton, I. Deaudelin, S. Tremblay, M. Bergevin, A-M.  BégIn,  H. Beaudet

Session 3.4 - Assistive Robotics

1.- Critical Factors Involved in Using Interactive Robots for Play Activities of Children with Disabilities

S. Besio, S. Dini, E. Ferrari, B. Robins

2.- Evaluation of a Mobile Manipulator Arm by Disabled People

S. Delarue, O. Plos, P. Hoppenot, E. Colle

3.- User Involvement in IROMEC: Robot Development for Children with Disabilities

G. J. Gelderblom , J. Dijkstra, G. Kronreif

4.- MOVEMENT - A Modular Approach for an Assistive Robot System for Supporting Disabled and Elderly Persons

G. Kronreif, P. Panek, M. Nuttin, G. Cremers, A. Pisetta, M. Fürst, G. Edelmayer, A. Hüntemann, G. J. Gelderblom

5.- How to Transform an Upper Limb Prosthetic Arm in a Wheelchair Arm

E. Mainardi, S. Banzi, A. Davalli

6.- Preliminary Design of an Upper Limb IAD (intelligent Assist Device)

F. Martínez, I. Retolaza, E. Lecue, J. Basurko. J. Landaluce

7.- Development of a Localization Method for an Indoor Mobile Robot

M. Trabelsi, N. Ait-oufroukh, S. Lelandais

8.- Bioprosthesis Control: Human - Machine Interaction Problem

A. Wolczowski, T. Suchodolski

Session 3.5 - Service delivery

1.- Review: Assistive Technology for the Benefit of Users and Carers

Å. Brandt, E. Niels E., B. Steen, F. Nils

2.- Flexible Responses within Rigid Systems: at Assessment & Acquisition in Ireland & Us

D. Duffin, C. Sax, M. Scherer

3.- The DAT Service, an Integrated Approach to Improve Independence at Home.

R. Andrich, V. Gower, R. M. Converti

4.- Corte Roncati: an Example of Innovation in at Service Delivery and Inclusive Building

M. Malavasi, C. Bitelli, E.- J. Hoogerwerf

5.- The Availability of Assistive Technology and the Related Services in Central Hospitals in Finland

O. Töytäri

6.- An Approach for the Provision of Assistive Technology for People with Intellectual Disabilities

D. J. Van Der Pijl, M. Verdonschot, L. Adriaens

7.- Quality of life, Accessibility and Liveable Home Environments: a Recent Service Delivery Initiative in Emilia Romagna

E.J. Hoogerwerf, C. Bitelli, V. Brandan, L. Sciuto, D. Trioschi

8.-Assistive Technology in Australia: Economic Analyses From a User Standpoint - Methodological Implications

I. Schraner, A. Moldenda, N. Layton, L. Walker

 

Parallel Session 4, 15:45 - 17:30

Session 4.1 - Assistive Technology for Independence in elderly people

1.- Enhanced TV for the Promotion of Active Aging

E. Carrasco, C. M. Göllner, A. Ortiz, I. García, C. Buiza, E. Urdaneta, A. Etxaniz, M. F. González,

I. Laskibar

2.- Technological Assistance Tool Development for Elderly's Autonomy Enhancing: ADIMEN

K. Florentino, J. M. Azkoitia, C. Rodríguez De Pablo, M. F. González, C. Buiza, I. Etxeberria

3.- Behaviour Pattern Based Safety Assistant for the Elderly

A. Hochgatterer, B. Prazak, G. Russ, J. Kasbi, T. Fuxreiter

4.- Early Signs for Assistive Technology Intervention for Stair Climbing in Older People

R. Mayagoitia, L. Marjoram, R. King, S. Kitchen

5.- An Osgi Based Framework for a Day Structuring Tool in an Assistive Home Environment

M. Morandell, T. Fuxreiter, A. Hochgatterer

6.- Proposition of a New Mobility Aid for Older Persons - Reducing Psychological Conflict Associated with the Use of Assistive Technologies

M. Nihei, T. Inoue, Y. Kaneshige, M. G. Fujie

Session 4.2 - Computer access

1.- Evaluating Accessibility of Educational Software: the Proposal of the Italian GLIC Study Group

S. Besio

2.- Accessibility of Educational Software: from the Technical to the User's Point of View

S. Besio, L. Ferlino

3.- Accessibility Interface for Video Games

G. Lepicard, N. Vigouroux, F. Vella

4.- Investigation of Navigation Routes of Avarage Children and those with Mild Intellectual Disabilities

R. Matrai

5.- Validity of Fitts' Law for Disabled Motor People

F. Vella, N. Vigouroux

6.- NavigAbile: Services and Methodologies for Internet Exploitation by People with Communicational and Cognitive Disabilities

L. Ferrè, M. Bulgheroni, A. Scacco

Session 4.3 - Accessible environment

1.- New Technologies to Support the Integration of People with Disabilities in the Workplace

G. Eizmendi Loriz

2.- Ergonomic Adaptation of Workplaces for People with Disabilities: Methodology and Examples

A. Ferreras, C. García, L. Tortosa, J. M. Prat, F. Molla, J. Navarro, P. Vera, R. Dejoz

3.- Virtual Reality: a Tool for the Disabled People Labour Integration

J. Mª. López De Ipiña, J. Rubio, B. Rubio, A. Viteri, C. Vaquero, A. Pelaz

4.- PARKDIFU. A Project Example of Application of Integral Accessibility Concepts in Playgrounds

R. Poveda, R. Barberà, J. M. Baydal, J. M. Belda-lois, S. Gimeno, F. Gómez-sendra, J. M. Prat,

 A. C. García

5.- Users Information Needs In Accessible Public Transportation

C. Bühler, R. Wallbruch, J. Becker, H. Heck, D. Sischka

6.- Afghanistan Improves Physical Accessibility to Buildings

A K Zazai

Session 4.4 - Human machine Interaction

1.- Performance Comparison of Different Scanning Systems Using a Simulator

P. Biswas, P. Robinson

2.- Control of 2DOF Periferal Devices by Means of Intuitive and Ergonomic Head Movements

M. Bureau, C. Rodríguez-de-Pablo, J.M. Azkoitia, G. Eizmendi, I. Manterola, M. Perez, J. Medina

3.- The Web as an Interface for Universal Users and an Ideal Tool for Accessible Interaction with Different Environments

L González Perea, J.A. Martínez Usero

4.- Control of a Two-axis Artificial Limb by Means of a Pulse with Modulated Brain Switch

G. R. Müller - Putz, R. Scherer, G. Pfurtscheller

5.- The Effect of an Avatar in Natural Interaction

M. F. González, C. Buiza, I. Etxeberria, J. J. Yanguas, A. Ortiz, M. Del Puy Carretero, D. Oyarzun, Nestor Garay-vitoria

6.- Improving Communication and Information Accessibility Using Avatar Technologies

H. Van Balkom, R. Tanke, B. Elsendoorn, H. Frowein, E. Rikken, M. Verlinden, I. Zwitserlood

Session 4.5  - Assistive Technology Outcomes

1.- Cost of Individual Assistive Technology Programme: a Population Study

R. Andrich, A. Caracciolo

2.- Two Drops of Self-efficacy of Wheelchair Users: is the Manual Wheelchair Necessary for Muscular Dystrophy Patients?

R. Hirabayashi, M. Iwabuchi, K. Nakamura, R. Fukumoto, E. A. Draffan

3.- A Lifetime at Outcome Measurement Scale: the Impact of a Computer for People with Muscular Dystrophy

M. Iwabuchi, R. Hirabayashi, K. Nakamura, R. Fukumoto, E. A. Draffan

4.- Systematic Review of Mobility Devices Outcomes

A.- L. Salminen, Å. Brandt, K. Samuelsson, O. Töytäri, A. Malmivaara

5.- Evidence Based Introduction of at - a Disaster or a Winning Concept?

J. Persson

6.- Cost-effectiveness of Four-wheeled Walkers

J. Persson, G. Hellbom, M. Husberg

 

October 5th

Parallel Session 5, 11:00 - 13:15

Session 5.1- Smart Homes

1.- Designing a Demonstrative Smart Home Environment in Slovenia for People with Disabilities and Elderly

M. Jenko, J. Guna, M. Pustisek

2.- The Centro - H Smart Homes, a Point of Convergence between Technology and Social Sciences

E. Mainardi, S. Banzi

3.- Towards a Virtual Environment for the Design, Validation and Exploitation of an Adapted Living Area

A. Puret, P. Gaucher, N. Monmarché, M. Slimane

4.- Accesible Home Automation: Concept and Examples

R. M. Regatos

5.- Safer with Personal Alarm Plus

B. Runhaar

6.- Feasibility and Usability Study of Ambient Intelligence for Aging Adults in Slovakia

D. Simsik, A. Galajdová, D. Zlatica

7.- Implementation of Domotics. Analysis of Projects in the Netherlands.

C. Willems, C. Schutgens-willems

8.- Towards a Living Lab for Old People and Their Carers as Co-creators of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Technologies and Applications

P. Panek, M. Rauhala, W. L. Zagler

Session 5.2 -Assistive Technology in Education

1.- Using Assistive Technology with The Reluctant Graduate Student

B. W. Birnbaum

2.- Ict and Inclusive Education in Primary School - Pupils with Motor Disabilities

J. Brodin, P. Lindstrand

3.- Multimedia System for Accessible Distant Education

P. Brzoza, D. Spinczyk

4.- The ILT Project and Universal Design for Learning

T. Mac Keogh, G. Craddock, M. Scherer, Y. Marin

5.- Seamless Incorporation of at into Student Support Needs

G. Delahunt, D. Duffin

6.-Eminus - Vocational Rehabilitation on a Distance

S. Nijhuis

7.- New Technologies and Specific Diseases of Learning: Development of the Emotional and Scholastic Competency in Consequence of the Use of Compensative Software

M. F. Potenza, L. Bertolo, F. Celi, F. Giovannoni, L. Toselli, R. Vitali

8.- LinguaBytes: an Interactive,tangible Play and Learning Device to Enhance Early Language and Literacy Development for Young Children With Multiple Disabilities

H. Van Balkom, B. Hengeveld, C. Hummels, J. De Moor, K. Overbeeke, R. Voort

Session 5.3- Design for All and User involvement

1.- User and Carer Involvement in the Development of Assistive Technology for People with Dementia

I. Hagen, S. Bjørneby

2.- The Users' Role in a ATM Evaluation Methodology

L.M. Pereira, C. Espadinha

3.- The Importance of the Inclusion of Integral Accessibility Concepts in Leisure Areas and Playgrounds

R. Barberà; R. Poveda, J.M. Belda-Lois, J.M. Baydal, F. Mollá, J. Navarro, P. Vera, R. Dejoz

4.- The Use of Night Time Postural Management Equipment: a Survey of Uk Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists

F. Polak, M. Clift

5.- Intergram, an User-centered Design Process

B. Losada, J. Martínez, D. López

6.- Tic Tac Toe - Mainstream Games Accessibility: Guidelines and Examples

R. Ossmann, K. Miesenberger, R. Ossmann, D. Archambault

7.- Universal Design Guideline to Accommodate Disabled Occupants

A. Sawadsri

8.- GOMS Models to Evaluate the Quality of an User Interface for Disabled Users

M. Schrepp, A. Hardt

Session 5.4 - Mobile Technology

1.- MAPPED: a Portable and Accessible Journey Planner for Wheelchair Users in Urban Environments

B. Boyle, H. O'neill, B. Allen, G. Randall, T. Brown

2.- Helpiphone: a Successful Case of Technology Transfer

L. Fanucci, D. Giusti, R. Roncella, A. Scebba, G. Vaccari

3.- Personal Health Monitoring System (PHS) for Patients with Long Term Conditions

J. Nettle, C. Toumazou, K. Errey

4.- SensorPhone: Mobile Telephone Based Activity Monitoring System

F. Vlaskamp, R. Childs, B. Lemmens, H. Nelissen, E. Arnoldussen, T. Soede

5.- The Personal Electronic Healthcare Record

F. Vlaskamp, A. Dumay

6.- Design of a Temperature Wireless Sensor for Human Body for Medical Applications

D. Pardo, A.Vaz, A. Ubarretxena, J.A. Ibarbia,  A. García-Alonso, R. Berenguer

7.- Domotics, Robotics and Remote-Assistance for all

E. Varela

8.- Privacy Matters and Functionality in Ambient Supportive Technologies; Mobile Telephone Based Activity Monitoring Systems

M. Soede, F. Vlaskamp, H. Knops, R. Childs

Session 5.5 - Web Accessibility

1.- A Web Site Migration Support Tool to Reach European Accessibility Standards

S. Colas, N. Monmarche, D. Burger, M. Slimane

2.- Accessibility of Portuguese Public Universities' Sites

C. Espadinha, L. Moniz Pereira

3.- Combining Empirical and Theoretical Methods to Enhance Large Scale Web Accessibility Monitoring Results

C. Bühler, H. Heck, A. Nietzio, J. Craven, M. Snaprud

4.- Accessibility of Business Web Applications

A. Hardt, M. Schrepp

5.- Are The Web Sites Barrier-free, If They Are Not, How Many Of The Sites Are Barrier Free?

C. Sik Lányi, S. Forrai, N. Czank, Á. Hajgató

6.- PISTA ACCESIBILIDAD, an Online Tool for Accesibility Evaluation of Web Portals

J.A. Cuesta, C. De La Cruz

7.- How Web Accessibility Guidelines Apply to Design for the Ageing Population

S. Abou-Zahra

Session 5.6 - Socio economic issues in Assistive Technology

1 .- 4.- The Role of Accessibility and Assistive Technology in Remodelled Extra Care Housing: 10 Case Studies in the Uk

R. Mayagoitia, E- V. Boxstael, H. Wojgani, F. Wright, A. Tinker, J. Hanson

2.- A Novel Model in Assistive Technology

L. Azevedo, J. Abascal, R. Ceres

3.- Profile and Development Prospects of Assistive Technology Centres in Italy

R. Andrich

4.- Working with Market Forces, Increasing Awareness of Assistive Technology to a New Audience, the Lifetec Queensland Story

M. Barry

6 -Who Determines the Ethics of AT Research?

P. Cudd, B. Boyle, M. Hawley

6 -Ethics and Assistive Technology Development - Project Workers' Experiences with Continuous Ethical Review

M. Rauhala, G. Edelmayer, P. Topo, W. Zagler

7 - An Investigation of Barriers to, and Facilitators of, the Use of Hospital Beds in the Prevention of Pressure Sores

G. R. Olsson

8.- Some Organisational and Social Preconditions for Successful Implementation of Enabling Technology

S. Widding, L. Fjeldvik