Paul thank you for that development as it was the sort of thing I have also
been looking into - different courses related to AT.
I wonder if anyone knows of any universities running MSc courses on AT for
computer scientists who may want to learn more about how to develop
accessible and easy to use technologies for the elderly or disabled. I know
several departments have postgraduates working on research projects and PhDs
but I was thinking about taught courses or particular modules that could go
towards a Masters degree as we are thinking of increasing the number of
modules we already offer computer scientists but do not want to re-invent
the wheel.
Many thanks
Best wishes E.A.
Mrs E.A. Draffan
Learning Societies Lab,
ECS, University of Southampton,
Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246
http://www.lexdis.ecs.soton.ac.uk
http://www.emptech.info
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Sent: 22 December 2008 13:23
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Subject: Re: Best AT products/developments in 2008
Hi Ian,
Don't know if this counts as a development but here goes.
One "development" this year has been the Assistive Technology Vocational
Education and Training (ATVET) Project. www.atvet.eu
Hereward and HFT have been working with a number of European Partners to
create a transferrable qualification for those working with assistive
technology at care and support worker level across all sectors.
This stems from the work around the City and Guilds AT qualifications and
hopefully will help up skill a vast raft of the workforce across the EU who,
in answer to the impending change in demographics and needs of the
population encounter AT on an increasing basis.
Cheers
Paul
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