Calendar

Jan
1
Thu
Meeting Sarah Parsons @ University of Southampton
Jan 1 @ 1:00 am – 1:00 am

Discuss ethics and digital consent forms  and use of tablets with AAC support.

Telephone Call @ Mada and Southampton
Jan 1 @ 1:00 am – 1:00 am

This is a telephone call meeting to discuss the start of the Arabic Symbol Dictionary project and use of Insipio for TTS for another year etc.  There is no set  Agenda

Attendees – David Banes, Aejaz Zahid and E.A. Draffan

Feb
4
Tue
Meeting Sarah Parsons
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Discuss ethics and digital consent forms  and use of tablets with AAC support.

May
22
Thu
AAATE Workshop – poster presentation
May 22 @ 11:30 am – May 23 @ 4:00 pm

AAATE Workshop 2014: Education in “Care and Assistive Technology”, Heerlen, The Netherlands, May 22 and 23 2014 (The program for this workshop can be found here.)

Professionals across Europe play a critical role in the successful application of AT for people with disability. The level of their knowledge and expertise regarding Assistive Technology is therefor essential. Education is a key element in building and maintaining the required expertise.

The 2014 AAATE workshop focusses on various aspects of AT education in Europe. The inspiring program highlights best practices and seeks discussion among members of the AAATE, ISG and their colleagues.

The program of the workshop addresses education covering technology aspects regarding both Assistive Technology supporting individual end-users but also the related field of Care Technology, supporting care providers. It will cover both the application of existing technology and the development of technological innovations. It will address both primary education as well as lifelong learning. A special interest will be given to Multi-disciplinary collaboration in support of development and application of AT and CT.

The workshop is of interest for healthcare professionals, technical developers and professionals and researchers in the domains of Assistive technology and Care technology. We look forward meeting you all in Heerlen, the Netherlands.

Jun
17
Tue
Meeting Annalu Waller @ University of Dundee
Jun 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jul
19
Sat
16th biennial ISAAC conference 2014 @ Lisboa Congress Centre,
Jul 19 @ 8:30 am – Jul 20 @ 9:30 am

The ISAAC Biennial Conference program offers something for everyone with an interest in AAC. Presentations feature leading edge research, and clinical and educational interventions and innovations. People who use AAC share their experiences and perspectives. Posters focus on a wide range of topics, and the Exhibition showcases new technologies or applications of technology, products and services.

People who use AAC, individuals from emerging AAC nations (BUILD) and emerging researchers are eligible for travel grants. Details on the Awards and Scholarships page.

Sep
10
Wed
AAATE 2015 @ Budapest Congress Center with Novotel Hotel City
Sep 10 @ 8:45 am – Sep 15 @ 1:15 pm

Further information http://www.aaate.net/sites/default/files/u10/aaate2015_v7.pdf

AAATE is proud to announce the AAATE 2015 conference to be held in Budapest Congress Center with Novotel Hotel City
10 – 13 September 2015

Sep
14
Sun
Communication Matters 2014 – UK @ University of Leeds
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – Sep 16 @ 11:00 am

The Communication Matters National AAC Conference is the UK’s leading annual AAC event, with a diverse programme of plenaries, presentations and exhibition held over two and a half days.The conference provides a unique forum to meet and exchange information with representatives from all disciplines associated with AAC, including people who use AAC, parents, carers, professionals and suppliers of AAC equipment. Communication Matters encourages and supports people who use AAC to attend.

Jan
8
Thu
Telemeeting
Jan 8 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Arabic Symbol Dictionary – Agenda January 8th, 2015, 12.30pm Qatar time and 09.30am UK time

 Welcome

  1. Those attending and apologies
  2. Minutes of the last meeting – changes and acceptance
  3. Any matters arising from the minutes – ARASAAC contact, Audio recordings and Arabic translation.
  4. Voting choices for Symbol Manager that will be used on 19th January, 2015
  5. Organisation of voting lunch on 19th January, 2015
  6. Core vocabularies – First 400/500 Arabic words/phrases
  7. Parts of Speech and lexical entry issues
  8. Checking with Dana that Google+ and symbol creation working well.
  9. Timescales for Year 2 – work packages – any changes needed?
  10. Conference proposals and acceptances – CSUN etc.
  11. AOB
  12. Next Telemeeting – Phone number for Southampton #4402380593667

 

Jan
26
Mon
Telemeeting
Jan 26 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Arabic Symbol Dictionary – Agenda January 26th, 2015, 12.30pm Qatar time and 09.30am UK time

 Welcome

  1. Those attending and apologies
  2. Minutes of the last meeting – changes and acceptance
  3. Any matters arising from the minutes – Audio recordings and Arabic translation.
  4. Discussion about outcomes from voting sessions on 18/19th January, 2015
  5. Discussion about prioritising symbols to be developed, who many in a batch and next voting session.
  6. First 400/500 Arabic words/phrases – categorising, POS etc
  7. Case Studies
  8. Initial Dictionary Interface design ideas for first batch of accepted symbols.
  9. Conference proposals and acceptances – Confirmation of attendance -CSUN etc.
  10. AOB
  11. Next Telemeeting – Phone number for Southampton #4402380593667