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, Trevor Vaugh involved in RTE's Big Life Fix
RTÉ's Big Life Fix, challenges a group of leading designers, engineers, computer programmers and technology experts to create inventions that will transform people’s lives.
Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2020
ALL Co-Director, now Clinical Lead for Disability in the Irish Health Service (HSE)
Prof Mac MacLachlan is being seconded from Maynooth University to the HSE for 50% of his time in this new role.
Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2020
Answer our brief survey on the impact of COVID19 on Assistive Technology use and provision that we are doing with the WHO GATE initiative!
Available in all 6 UN languages https://maynoothpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6qXYSvhxyithEC9
Date: Wednesday, 01 April 2020
ALL member, Delia Ferri recently promoted to Professor.
We are also delighted to welcome Prof. Ferri as a Co-Director of the ALL Institute
Date: Monday, 30 March 2020
Opportunities for PhD Students to Join SFI Centre for Research Training in Advanced Networks for Sustainable Societies
The SFI Centre is training 120 PhD students in four annual cohorts of 30 students across the five partner universities including Masynooth University
Date: Friday, 20 March 2020
Maynooth Men's Shed Short Film
Filmed by ALL member, David Prendergast
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2020
ALL Member, Dr. Delia Ferri presented at the University of Innsbruck
Delia presented on “The UNCRPD in the European Union” at the Conference “Die Umsetzung der UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention"
Date: Thursday, 13 February 2020
ALL Member Dr. Delia Ferri was Visiting Professor at the Academia Interamericana de Derechos Humanos of the Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila (Mexico).
Dr. Ferri taught seminars on economic social and cultural rights of people with disabilities.
Date: Friday, 31 January 2020
Vacancy: Short-term Researcher for the IDA (International Disability Alliance)
IDA Global survey on participation of DPOs in Development Programmes and policies
Date: Tuesday, 14 January 2020
ALL Director, Mac MacLachlan Visits Stellenbosch University to Discuss AfriNEAD Conference with Prof. Gubela Miji
AfriNEAD (African Network for Evidence to Action on Disability)
Date: Saturday, 11 January 2020