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Assistive technology and life long learning
in Italy and in Europe
The seminar targets all those interested in education and training in Assistive Technology in Italy and in Europe: universities, assistive technology centres, (vocational) training institutes, organisations providing health and social care, professional bodies, organisations representing the interests of people with disabilities, statutory organisations and their policy makers, aids producing and selling companies, individual professionals in health, education and social services, etc.
The conclusion of the Keeping Pace with Assistive Technology Project provides the opportunity to meet and to discuss significant experiences in the field of Assistive Technology education and training in Europe and in Italy and to discuss strategies to further develop this important field of learning.
"Technology for the quality of life" Master
"Technology for the quality of life" is the title of a Master course promoted by the University of Bologna (Faculty of Education) that will run during the Academic Year 2005/2006.
The part of the programme that focus on Assistive Technology has been developed together with AIAS Ausilioteca and staff members of this independent AT centre are involved as teachers. Training provided by Ausilioteca is characterised by its interdisciplinary and practical approach and by its flexibility in responding to the students’ needs.
The course is an interesting example of the collaboration between a University and an independent AT Centre in the development of an integrated approach to education and training in AT.
AAATE
Within the framework of the biannual international conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology (AAATE), a special session will be dedicated to the role of Independent Assistive Technology Centres in the development of Training and Education related to AT.
The session is chaired by Gerald Craddock (CRC) and Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf (AIAS Ausilioteca) and the programme will be available within short.
For more information on the session: AAATE page in KPT site
For the entire programme of the conference: www.aaate2005.com
Survey on AT education and training
Within the framework of the KPT project a survey is being held to identify education and training activities in four areas of Europe:
- Emilia Romagna (IT)
- London Area (UK)
- Ireland
- Flanders (B)
If you or your organisation provide AT related education or training in one of those regions, please support the survey and download the questionnaire
Also if you are not based in one of those Regions but you would like to be updated on the project outcomes, compile the questionnaire or simply leave your details.