AGENDA
January 30, 2025
Inclusion and accessibility
- Daily living spaces for rehabilitation in virtual environments. This talk will focus on the presentation of the developments carried out by the TALIONIS research group at the University of Coruña, in the field of virtual reality. Specifically, customizable virtual scenarios will be shown, which facilitate the development of a therapeutic intervention. Through VR glasses, the person can immerse themselves in familiar spaces and complete tasks related to basic and instrumental activities of daily life, allowing the professional, at the same time, to monitor the intervention.
- Designing accessible documents, ebooks and reading services. Accessing the information is a personal experience. Some of us rely on specific access modes, like touching or earring. We'll discuss how to ensure our designs allow them to understand and enjoy the best possible reading experience.
- Speed vs Need: A bespoke CALM approach to introducing new tech and reducing stressors on neurodiverse students in FE and HE. A dual perspective, delivered by the Space for Synthesis team, which looks at what really helps neuro diverse students to play to their strengths and achieve well deserved educational success. This presentation will explore - with the help of a digital 'native' mentee, and the digital 'immigrant' integrative mentor - how stress can be minimised whilst maintaining work under pressure, by improving metacognition and selecting the right digital interventions.
- Creative Technology Innovation methods for Creative Expression by ALL.
- Physical Accessibility of Spaces: how to enhance physical accessibility in cultural, educational and recreational institutions. Introduction of automated doors, voice-controlled elevators and other automation systems that allow guests with limited mobility to independently and comfortably move around the premises.
- Modern technology: customization according to the individual needs of the guest. The practice of using digital systems that can be programmed to adjust room settings, such as lighting and temperature, to suit the preferences of guests with specific requirements. Use of auditory controls or Braille-compatible devices.
- The best cases of AI chatbots and voice-activated devices implementation to improve communication for people who may have speech or hearing impairments. Opportunities and challenges of using voice-to-text and text-to-voice functionalities.
- AI-powered virtual assistants. Integration of 24/7 support (answering queries, providing information) for guests who may find face-to-face communication challenging.