Following an event in the Parliament in Brussels on 5th September 2023 with Ms. Pietikainen, Finland, showcasing SHAPES as a proof-of-concept resource that MEPs can use to support their constituents in terms of equalization of opportunities for digital access and technology, entitled “SHAPES –equalizing opportunities for older people in Europe’s digital decade”.
The initiative is aimed at fostering a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable European Union for our citizens as they age. MEPs who sign this Call for Action, will be advocating for policies that ensure all older European citizens to have equal opportunities, regardless of their physical or mental difficulties or abilities. After endorsements have been collected from MEPs, this Call will be circulated among member states, taking the commitment to inclusivity to a broader European stage.
More about the SHAPES project at ALL:
The Smart & Healthy Ageing through People Engaging in Supportive Systems (SHAPES) Innovation Action intends to build, pilot and deploy a large-scale, EU-standardised open platform.
The integration of a broad range of technological, organisational, clinical, educational and societal solutions seeks to facilitate long-term healthy and active ageing and the maintenance of a high-quality standard of life. Mediated by technology, in-home and local community environments interact with health and care (H&C) networks contributing to the reduction of H&C costs, hospitalisations and institutional care.
To learn more visit SHAPES website.
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ALL Member and CAROLINE Fellow, Ana Maria Sanchez Rodriguez Contributes to Covid 19 Report with Women Enabled International
Article entitled: "COVID-19 at the Intersection of Gender and Disability: Findings of a Global Survey"
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Postdoctoral Researcher Vacancy (SHAPES Project)
Closing Date: Sunday, 7th June 2020.
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2020
ALL Member, Rebecca Murphy has Article published on Website Headstuff
Article entitled 'Protection From A Pandemic | A Reprieve For The Privileged'
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020
ALL Member, Katriona O'Sullivan has New Article Published in European Journal of Special Needs Education
The article is entitled 'The DreamSpace STEM-21CLD model as an aid to inclusion of pupils with special education needs'
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020
IDA-MU Doctoral Scholarship Opportunity
Doctoral Scholarship in Monitoring of Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) Participation in Development Programmes and Policies Closing date for applications: 21st June 2020
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Dr Katriona O’Sullivan has new publication in the European Journal of Special Needs Education
Paper entitled “The DreamSpace STEM-21CLD model as an aid to inclusion of pupils with special education needs”
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2020
Congratulations to ALL member, Rebecca Maguire on being Awarded New Foundations Grant by Irish Research Council
The project will be carried out in collaboration with Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, where we will work to develop a framework for service evaluation. This will help to ensure that services are meeting the needs of users.
Date: Sunday, 10 May 2020
Congratulations to ALL member Richard Roche for being Awarded Irish Research Council Award
A reminiscence-plus-walking intervention for older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease, partnering with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Date: Wednesday, 06 May 2020
3 New Job Opportunities on ERC Project DANCING
Two post-doctoral researchers (1 in Law, 1 in Sociology or Cognate discipline) and a project manager
Date: Thursday, 30 April 2020
ALL Institute collaborates on HRB-funded project on Covid 19
“Impact of Covid 19 on Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Caregivers”
Date: Thursday, 30 April 2020