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 Director, Mac MacLachlan Attends Perform2Scale Consortium, Uganda
See a photo of the collaborators from the Perform2Scale consortium here.
Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2018
ALL Members Rose Ryan and Simon Ahern Successful in Securing HEA Funding
Congratulations to ALL Members Rose Ryan and Simon Ahern for this truly collaborative innovative partnership proposal.
Date: Wednesday, 21 March 2018
ALL Member, Matt McCann's Service 'Access Earth' Wins Award at Zero Conference
Access Earth was awarded one as one of the top 68 Innovative Practices for Accessibility in 2018
Date: Monday, 26 February 2018
ALL Member Dr. Bob Lawlor Success in MU SPUR Project Proposal
Project Proposal '3-Dimensional Hearing Aid with Omni Directional Microphone Array' for the Summer Programme for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) 2018
Date: Monday, 19 February 2018
ALL Member Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta in Successful H2020 Proposal for CAPTAIN Project
Captain - Coach Assistant via Projected and Tangible Interface - uses micro projectors to provide a smart home assistant for older adults whenever and wherever it is needed, leaving their cozy place as it is when there is no need.
Date: Monday, 19 February 2018
ALL Member Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta to Co-edit Special Issue of Frontiers
Dr. Unai Diaz-Orueta Co-editor in Frontiers Special Issue: Research Topic - Psychology, Technological Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Date: Friday, 16 February 2018
Katriona O'Sullivan, ALL Member: New PATH Funded Project
This PATH funded project aims to increase diversity in Initial Teacher Education in Ireland by offering a year-long preparation course to the most marginalised groups.
Date: Friday, 16 February 2018
ALL Member Dr. Fleur Boot, International Guest Speaker at Western Cape Forum for Intellectual Disability, South Africa
Dr. Fleur Boot presents on Intellectual Disability and Assistive Technology
Date: Tuesday, 13 February 2018
New Article: John Owuor and Mac MacLachlan, All Member and ALL Director have New Article Published in BMJ Open
"Does assistive technology contribute to social inclusion for people with intellectual disability? A systematic review protocol"
Date: Saturday, 10 February 2018
ALL Member, Katriona O'Sullivan in the Irish Times
ALL Member, Katriona O'Sullivan in the Irish Times calling for changes to school scheme to boost outcomes for less well-off children.
Date: Tuesday, 06 February 2018