RAatE 2010 is the only UK conference focused on the latest innovations and developments in assistive technology. This conference will be of interest to everyone who uses, works with, develops or conducts research on assistive technologies (AT).
I’m looking forward to hear about the newest developments in assistive technology and chatting with the other delegates and exhibitors.
RAatE attracts a multi-professional, multi-agency audience, including:
- Occupational therapists, Speech and language therapists and Physiotherapists
- Rehabilitation engineers, Clinical technologists and Clinical scientists
- Teachers, IT co-ordinators and Disability officers
- Researchers and Designers
- Suppliers and Manufacturers
The range of AT considered at this meeting includes:
- Powered mobility
- Computer Access
- Wheelchairs and Seating
- Environmental control systems (ECS)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Telecare
- Service Delivery
- Product development
- Education
- AT in housing
- Ageing and AT
- Policy
I’m very interested to look into the area of environmental control as we’ve been asked to produce a “fail-safe” version of the “Sustained Pressure” and “Switch Filter” units. Doing so would make them suitable for use by individuals who rely on ECS systems in their homes. What’s required is a “fail-safe” version that is a mains (240 volts) powered unit with battery back-up, in case the mains is cut off and a visual indication of “low-battery” in case the Switch Filter or Sustained Pressure switches needs to run off battery power for an extended period.
The RAaTE conference takes place on November 29th – there’s still time to register.
Mike
