Event Details

Name:	International Conference on Ageing, Disability and Independence (ICADI)
Description:	As people age, independence can be maintained by use of assistive technology, by modifying homes, workplaces and environments and by selecting products that follow universal design principles. As people remain in the workforce into advanced years or return to work, knowledge and technologies are developing to adapt workplaces to meet their needs. Ageing in the workplace is a new and significant area of focus for ICADI this year. Livable communities is another new focus, representing a broadening of the concepts of home modification and universal design to address design of communities so they are livable for all people. Mobility is another important component of independence as it relates to walking and wheeling, to driving and to using other methods of transportation. Prevention of injuries is essential to maintaining independence in advanced years. Current and future development in robotics will help and support individuals in everyday tasks; and, advances in telehealth approaches hold promise in monitoring and serving health and independence-related needs. Each of these is important to ageing well and will be addressed in nine ICADI tracks by an international cadre of presenters representing research and development, policy, practice and services, business, and consumer perspectives. Greg Vanderheiden will be the Keynote Speaker of the Assistive and Smart Technology Track.
Event Venue:	Newcastle
Address:	The Sage Newcastle/Gateshead
Date:	7th Sep 2010 - 10th Sep 2010
Fee:	£350
Other Info:	Call for Papers deadline 29th March 2010
Email:	peter.gore@ncl.ac.uk
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