Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE): Our mission is to foster the role of Αssistive Τechnology (ΑΤ) and inclusive design to create a world where all people can equally enjoy their human rights.https://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3m72wtsv6z22jLaunch of WHO Learning on TAP, 12 Dec. 2025 11:30 CET. WHO invites to the launch event for "Learning on TAP", a new open-access blended learning resource available on the WHO Academy online learning platform: indico.un.org/event/1020727/ https://indico.un.org/event/1020727/03 Dec 2025 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3m72wtsv6z22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykwknetus2eWith our heads full from the many interesting sessions and expert discussions, we head into the #AAATE General Assembly. Reporting on what happened in the past year for the associations and voting a new board :-)11 Sep 2025 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykwknetus2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykr6ngd2c2eNow an open discussion on Vulnerability Vs Sustainability of Assistive Technology Policy and Provision at #AAATE2025: aaate2025.eu https://aaate2025.eu11 Sep 2025 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykr6ngd2c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykm7i3c3k2eExciting 2nd keynote at #AAATE2025: The need and right to play for children with disabilities. What role for #AssistiveTechnologies by Prof. Serenella Besio from the University of Bergamo: aaate2025.eu https://aaate2025.eu11 Sep 2025 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykm7i3c3k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykgslb3nc2eStepping away from the practical, might help us imagine what is possible - David Banes at #AAATE2025 [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2025 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykgslb3nc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykehpu72s2eImportant policy discussions at #AAATE2025 this morning: Crisis response and its implications for AT regarding persons with disabilities with Zero Project and Zero Project nominees 2025: aaate2025.eu https://aaate2025.eu11 Sep 2025 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykehpu72s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykdcxmu3c2eInteresting discussion on the Think Tank report in yesterday's policy session on Ageing well with person-centred technology: an intercultural perspective (AAATE, GAATO) at #AAATE2025! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Sep 2025 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykdcxmu3c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lykd6p4tpk2ePR: AAATE 2025 Conference Highlights 30 Years of Assistive Technology Innovation and Advocacy - insights from the first day at #AAATE2025: https://aaate.net/2025/09/11/aaate-2025-conference-highlights-30-years-of-assistive-technology-innovation-and-advocacy11 Sep 2025 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lykd6p4tpk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lyi3uqgscs2nAgeing well with person-centred technology: an intercultural perspective - discussion spurred by the #AAATE, #GAATO and #SEURO paper: https://aaate.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2025/05/Ageing-well-with-person-centred-technology-29-05-2025.pdf - Policy Session 2 at #AAATE202510 Sep 2025 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyi3uqgscs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lyhujs6h3s2qThe future of LT in Europe will depend not only on how care is funded or delivered but on how care professionals are trained and valued. Policy session on "Empowering care and support ecosystems in the digital era", featuring EASPD, AAATE, Care4Skills, AI4Home carers at #AAATE2025: aaate2025.eu https://www.conftool.org/aaate2025/sessions.php10 Sep 2025 08:58 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyhujs6h3s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lyhop6rr522nKamil shares his story and the role technology plays in his life. The wins he lists, include smart devices, AI assistants, mobility aids, communication tools. The barriers he sees include affordability, inaccessibility, poor design without user input, digital exclusion, ethics. #AAATE202510 Sep 2025 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyhop6rr522nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lyhn564mxk2nAfter the opening words of AAATE's past and current presidents and the rector of European University Cyprus hosting us, we are looking forward to the keynote of Kamil (@kamiloulis.bsky.social) from @enil-eu.bsky.social, expert in #accessibility and #AT, and wonderful partner in EU projects.10 Sep 2025 06:46 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyhn564mxk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lyhmlypl7k2n351 experts from 43 countries have gathered to discuss "Technology for Inclusion and Participation for All: Recent Achievements and Future Directions" in Nicosia at the European University of Cyprus. #AAATE2025 aaate2025.eu https://aaate2025.eu10 Sep 2025 06:36 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyhmlypl7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lyhlibtogk2nThe #AAATE2025 conference is about to kick off. With 9 parallel tracks, including research, education, policy, innovation and inclusion in the field of #AssistiveTechnology and 300 experts in the room, we are looking forward to inspiring discussions.10 Sep 2025 06:16 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyhlibtogk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lydm32w4ts2hIn time for the start of the new school year, hashtag#AccessibleEU dedicates tomorrow's workshop to "Enhancing an Accessible Educational Ecosystem" - in a pre-conference event to hashtag#AAATE2025 (aaate2025.eu). Join in person or online: lnkd.in/dcQMpX8j https://aaate2025.eu/08 Sep 2025 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lydm32w4ts2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lw46yqb3hs2qEmpowering care and support ecosystems in the digital era - join @easpd.eu, AAATE, @Care4Skills, #AI4H AI4Home carers in this #policy session at #AAATE2025 10-12 September 2025 in Nicosia: https://www.conftool.org/aaate2025/sessions.php We'll explore how #AI tools can help in #homecare.11 Aug 2025 06:43 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw46yqb3hs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lv5z7ruspc2zIt is a personal highlight that Kamil Goungor will open #AAATE2025 with a kyenote. Kamil is Policy & Movement Support Officer at European Network on Independent Living (‪@enil-eu.bsky.social‬), founder of i-living, and passionate travel blogger. Join us in Nicosia, 10-12 September: aaate2025.eu https://aaate2025.eu30 Jul 2025 06:40 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv5z7ruspc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3luyv2k5toc2i#AAATE2025 (10-12 Sep in Nicosia) will host 9 policy sessions, inviting discussions on the care ecosystems in the digital era, sustainability of #AT provision, crisis response, #aging well and much more. Join 400+ international experts in assistive technology: https://aaate2025.eu/conference-programme28 Jul 2025 05:42 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3luyv2k5toc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3luuavhbshs2g#AAATE2025 is hosting 8 #educational sessions. Topics range from "addressing clinical challenges with technological solutions" to "incorporating digital tools in early childhood", and many more. Explore the list of research, educational, policy session: https://www.conftool.org/aaate2025/sessions.php26 Jul 2025 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3luuavhbshs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lsvegops2s2eThe #AI4H project initial phase used focus groups in AT, GR, PL, ES. Caregivers saw #AI benefits but feared costs, complexity & lost connection. They're open to #AI for care, but digital literacy & accessibility are barriers. Next, we are developing a #training path: ai4homecare.eu/ https://ai4homecare.eu/01 Jul 2025 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsvegops2s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lshalegah22z#ATscale is organising episode 2 in the Market Shaping Webinar Series: Insights into the Assistive Products Demand Landscape, on 2 July. Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DAaVe78VQlCYzZqf4DE5LA#/registration25 Jun 2025 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lshalegah22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aaate-net.bsky.social/post/3lse6mcywku2wWe are gearing up for the #AAATE2025 international conference, 10-12 Sep in Cyprus, to discuss "Technology for #Inclusion and Participation for All: Recent Achievements and Future Directions" in #AT. Have a look at the preliminary programme and join us: https://aaate2025.eu/preliminary-programme/24 Jun 2025 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:w6e6p674bip3x6pgqsquu2mc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lse6mcywku2w