EQUAL Research Network Workshop

EPSRC EQUAL Research Network Workshop 12.02 .2003

Design of Accessible Interfaces
Hosted by the Department of Computer Science, School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading

Co-sponsored by:

Reading College and School of Arts and Design
Reading TCS Centre
School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading

A workshop organised by the EPSRC funded EQUAL Research Network to support Research for Extending Quality Life of Older People and Disabled People in conjunction with the University of Reading.

Event organisers: Dr Rachel McCrindle, Department of Computer Science, School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading and Ms Verity Smith, EQUAL Research Network Coordinator

Date: Wednesday 12^thFebruary 2003

Venue: The Gordon Lecture Theatre, Engineering Building, The University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 219, Reading, RG6 6BU

Programme

9.15	Arrival, Registration, Coffee, Croissants
9.40	Introduction: Professor Peter Lansley, Director, EQUAL Research Network
9.55	Welcome: Dr Rachel McCrindle, Department of Computer Science, University of Reading
10.00	Session 1: Chair: Mr Trevor Bottomley, Registrar Emeritus, University of Reading
10.05	Keynote: Design of Accessible Interfaces for Information and Communication Technology, Dr John Gill, OBE, Chief Scientist, RNIB
10.40	Keynote: Developing Accessible Interfaces: New Tax Credits Case Study, Su Brown, User Experience Program Manager, Solution Development Centre , UK Microsoft Limited text version
11.15	Short break
11.30	It Really Talx: The World's First Accessible Mobile Phone, Steve Nutt, Computer Room Services
11.55	Inclusive Design Principles and Interface Design, Dr Simeon Keates, University of Cambridge
12.20	Design of Intelligent Limbs, Dr Peter Kyberd, School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading
12.45	Buffet Lunch, Demonstrations and Posters
14.00	*Session* 2: Chair: Gill Whitney, Middlesex University and Chair of European Design-for-All and Assistive Technology Standardisation Co-ordination Group
14.05	The Aurora Project: Robots in Autism Therapy, Dr Kerstin Dautenhahn, University of Hertfordshire (for details see project website)
14.30	Document Production for Blind People, Dr Gareth Evans, Department of Computer Science, UMIST
14.55	Development of an Input Device for Virtual Environments for use by People with learning Disabilities, Dr Penny Standen, University of Nottingham
15.20	Tea
15.35	Design for All of a Hospital Portal Serving Patients' Needs for Information, Communication and Entertainment, Dr Rachel McCrindle and Dr Geoff Cook, University of Reading
16.00	Users' Views: A panel of end users will offer their views and discuss challenges for them and for the research community
16.25	Open Discussion
16.40	Review and Comments from the Chair
16.45	Co-ordinator's Comments, Ms Verity Smith, Coordinator EQUAL Research Network
16.55	Close

This is a special workshop to explore recent advances in approaches to improving the quality of life of older people and disabled people through the better design of interfaces of all types. The workshop will be of interest to health and social care practitioners, industry, charitable and government bodies concerned with the needs of older and disabled people, as well as researchers and academics from engineering, social sciences, medical and health care disciplines.

There is no charge for attendance just an enthusiasm and interest in extending the quality of life of older people and disabled people through informed user-focused multidisciplinary research and its application. The number of places available at the Workshop is limited because of space constraints so please contact Verity Smith the EQUAL Coordinator, as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Verity's e-mail address is h.v.smith@reading.ac.uk for phone numbers and postal address click here.

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