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e-Inclusion Newsletter - 14/06/2010

14 June 2010

Latest News

NEWS ARTICLE
Digital Agenda: European high-level panel consults on ICT solutions to help elderly to live more independently

(4 June 2010)A consultation inviting citizens, businesses and researchers to share ideas on how best to use information and communications technologies (ICTs) to help older Europeans live more independently, and more generally to establish new ways to put ICTs at the service of the most vulnerable members of society, has been launched by a high-level panel established to advise the European Commission on the functioning of the Ambient Assisted Living joint programme (AAL JP). The panel is chaired by former European Commissioner Meglena Kuneva. The public consultation runs until 1 July 2010.

See also: The Consultation (in CZ, DE, EN, ES, FR, PL)

NEWS ARTICLE
Job vacancies in the AAL Association's Central Management Unit

(11 June 2010)There are currently three job vacancies in the Central Management Unit of the AAL Association (Brussels) with closing date for applications of 25th of June 2010: Communication Officer, Financial Officer, and Program Officer.

NEWS ARTICLE
Registration for ICT 2010 is open!

(11 June 2010)ICT 2010 is Europe's most visible forum for ICT research and innovation. This biennial event has become a unique gathering point for researchers, business people, investors, and high level policy makers in the field of digital innovation. ICT 2010 will focus on policy priorities such as Europe's Digital Agenda and the next financial programme of the European Union for funding research and innovation in ICT. Register now for early bird fee.

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
RoboBraille's mini conference at ICCHP conference

15 July 2010 Vienna

The purpose of the mini-conference is to demonstrate how European partners are using the award-winning, free of charge RoboBraille service to improve accessibility, usability and service. The new features, languages and functionalities of RoboBraille will be presented.

See also: Robobraille's website

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Integrating Innovation and Investment: the Ambient Assisted Living Investment Forum 2010

14 September 2010 - 15 September 2010 Odense, Denmark

This year, for the first time ever, the Ambient Assisted Living Forum (AAL Forum) 2010 will be preceded by an Investment Forum. Ambient Assisted Living products and services are ICT-based solutions, such as in-home monitoring devices or telemedicine systems, which help seniors remain independent, active and socially connected for a longer time. The AAL Investment Forum aims to stimulate more innovation and investment in AAL by bringing together innovative ICT enterprises in the Ageing Well market with potential public and private investors.

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REPORTS AND STUDIES
ICT for all - Technology supporting an inclusive world

11 June 2010

This report explores Europe's vision for a society where every individual can make a valuable contribution. Investments in pioneering and commercially focused research will produce information and communication technologies (ICTs) that should help everyone – including the elderly, disabled and marginalised – to fulfil their potential.

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