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.
ALL Institute: Assisting Living & Learning
ToggleSHAPES meet with MEP Colm Markey to discuss their Call for Action
News
The ALL Institute had the pleasure of hosting the UNPRPD (United Nations Partnership for the Rights of People with Disability)
As well as a lot of hard and very engaged work, participants also had a tour of the historic campus - under the blazing Irish sun - and a close encounter with Ireland’s leading Traditional Group, the McVeigh Family Band.
Date: Friday, 28 September 2018
ALL Member Matt McCann Presents on Access Earth at the UNPRPD Knowledge Management Training Workshop
Presentation Entitled 'Access for Everyone".
Date: Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Dr. Delia Ferri, ALL Institute Member Presents at UN Partnership for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Knowledge Management Training Workshop
Dr.'s Ferri's Presentation: "The Role of the European Union in Protecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: Insights for UNPRPD Projects"
Date: Monday, 10 September 2018
UN representatives attend training on disability rights run by Maynooth University ALL Institute: Assisting Living & Learning
UN representatives from 18 nations across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Arab states attend a training programme run by Professor Malcolm MacLachlan, Director of the ALL Institute: Assisting Living & Learning at Maynooth University.
Date: Monday, 10 September 2018
A response to the public consultation process for Ireland's new international development policy
submitted on behalf of the ALL Institute
Date: Thursday, 16 August 2018
ALL Member Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta has Article Accepted for Publication
de la Fuente, J., Kauffman, D.F., Díaz-Orueta, U & Kauffman, Y. (2018, in press) Adapting the Research Development & Innovation (R D & I) value chain in Psychology to Educational Psychology Area. Frontiers in Psychology
Date: Thursday, 26 July 2018
ALL Institute Partners in New Global Assistive Technology Initiative
The ALL Institute is delighted to announce that it is a member of a consortium led by the Global Disability Innovation Hub (Link) that has received €12m from UK Aid - Britain’s Department of International Development
Date: Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta Symposium Presentation at the Mid-Year International Neuropsychological Society Meeting in Prague
"Process-based approach to neuropsychological assessment: from screening tools to comprehensive assessment"
Date: Wednesday, 18 July 2018
ALL Member, Dr. John Owuor, Presenting at Conference, Athens, Greece
5th IASSIDD Europe Congress Diversity & Belonging: Celebrating Difference
Date: Wednesday, 18 July 2018
ALL Member Fleur Boot Facilitates CRE Programme on Intellectual Disability and Assistive technology
Bengaluru, India
Date: Saturday, 14 July 2018