Research News - May 2008

• Two projects tackling mobility issues: Intelligent RoboChair: Improve Quality of Life for the Disabled and Elderly and SMILING - Self Mobility Improvement in the eLderly by counteractING falls
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RAATE 2008

Diary date: The RAATE conference will be held in Coventry on 1st December 2008.  More details here.

Workforce Development

FAST is leading the campaign to improve training and education in AT:

• 2007 Sector Skills Councils Report, link here
• Choosing and using technology for self care, link here [Pdf 165kb]

FAST Breaking News - May

• Ambient Assisted Living joint programme - funding event 20th May 2008
• New Dynamics of Ageing Programme - call for funding, deadline 26th June 2008
• Telecare for long term neurological conditions, London, September 2008
• Medical Futures Innovation Awards 2008 - closing date 13th June 2008
• International writing contest for AAC users - UK details are here [external link] 
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Sir Gerry Robinson and Dementia Care

Do you want to raise awareness of good technology in dementia services? The BBC is making a Gerry Robinson series looking at care homes for people with dementia. Your chance to promote AT. Contact tiffany.thomas@bbc.co.uk.

Current AT Products

If you are looking for current products, see FAST's list of organisations providing independent advice on AT. If no current products match your needs, contact Demand, Remap, Meru and BIME [external links].