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DSAI 2012 - 4th International Conference on Software Development for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion
| Location: | Portugal |
| Conference Date: | 2012-07-19 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-05 |
| Announcement ID: |
191053 |
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DSAI 2012, the 4th International Conference on Software Development for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion, will take place in July 19-22, 2012, in the Douro Region, Portugal.
1. DSAI 2012 Objectives
Provide a space for debate on new tendencies and software projects for populations with special needs;
Contribute to the creation of synergies among public and private entities, namely Industry and Universities;
Contribute to increased awareness on Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion;
To share experiences and best practices;
Contribute to the European Inclusion initiative;
2. Areas of interest
- High quality, original submissions on topics relevant to ICT, Aging and accessibility are invited. This includes the use of technology by and in support of:
Individuals with hearing, sight and other sensory impairments;
Individuals with motor impairments;
Individuals with memory, learning and cognitive impairments;
Individuals with multiple impairments;
Senior citizens;
- Submissions should present novel ideas, designs, techniques, systems, tools, evaluations, scientific investigations, methodologies, social issues or policy issues relating to:
Assistive technologies and ICT Services that can improve the daily lives of elderly people;
Accessibility and usability of mainstream technologies;
Identification of barriers to technology access that are not addressed by existing research;
Assistive technologies that improve access to mainstream Computer and Information Technologies;
Innovative use of mainstream technologies for overcoming access barriers;
3. Important dates
Special tracks proposals - December 1, 2011
Special tracks notification of acceptance - December 15, 2011
Paper submission - February 13, 2012
Notification of acceptance - March 26, 2012
Deadline for registration and camera ready papers - April 16, 2012
DSAI 2012 conference - July 19-22, 2012
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University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Ap. 1013
5001-801 Vila Real
Tel.: 00351 259 350 000
Fax: 00351 259 350 480
http://www.utad.pt
Email: dsai2012@utad.pt
Visit the website at http://dsai2012.utad.pt/
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