Access to Technology
The potential of Eye Gaze technology in the assessment of awareness in minimally conscious state - Jane Bache, Royal Hospital for Neuo-Disability
Modular head support with in-built switches - Steven Cousins, Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
Freedom through my eyes: An advanced Eye Gaze case study - Gemma Eardley, Smartbox
Assisted Living
Lifetime digital homes - Paul Doyle, Hereward College
Assisted Living Innovation Platform - Graham Worsley, Technology Strategy Board
Brain Computer Interfaces
Review of Brain Computer Interfaces (BCI's): what is the current state of play and are they good enough for use with AT? - Rob Lievesley, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
Case Studies
You've given me wheels, now pimp my ride: A qualitative study of wheelchair users functional and identity needs leading to the development of the iPortal - David Porter, Dynamic Controls
Smart underwear: An assistive technology for continence pad users - Eleanor van den Heuvel, Brunel University
Addressing ergonomic problems in the kitchen: old ways and new - Martin Maguire, Loughborough University
Have you seen my mobile phone? Merging AAC with mobile technology - Simon Stevens, Independent Disability Consultant
Airchair: Postural support for children with complex needs who wish to fly - Anna-Stina Ponsford, MERU
The vital role of user involvement in the development of an assistive device - Ruth Mayagoitia, Kings College London
Innovative walking stick handle and ferrule development: A collaboration between an SME and Coventry University - Nikki Holliday, Coventry University
An ultra-lightweight and mobile travel shower chair - Waiel Elzamzami, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dementia
MyLife: Making multimedia technology accessible for people with Dementia - Deborah Brooks, Trent Dementia Services Development Centre
Computer aided information: Accessible information reconsidered - Mary Waight, Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Framework for conceptualisation of assistive technology for Cognition - Brian O'Neill, Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust
Guiding people with dementia through simple tasks: What formats work best and why? - Hazel Boyd, Bath Institute of Medical Engineering
Intelligent assistive technology for improving the wellbeing of people with Dementia and their carers: A feasibility study - Nikki Holliday, Coventry University
Discussion
Commissioning EAT services for the liberated NHS - Alan Woodcock, North Thames Regional Environmental Control Equipment Service (RECES)
Environmental Controls
Should there be a minimum specification for environmental control equipment & what should it be? - Zoe Clarke, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Making environmental controls more accessible - Bernard Wignall, Halliday James Ltd
Environmental control systems user activity in North Thames - Sarah Leeder, East Sussex NHS Community Trust
Propulsion
Pressure distribution using dynamic pressure mapping in 3 different one arm drive wheelchairs - Anne Mandy, Brighton University
Development of a new force sensing hand rim for everyday use - James Speedy, Frazer Nash Consultancy Ltd
Service Developments
Brokering healthcare for the 21st Century - Rob Chesters, Medilink WM/Sandwell PCT
The re-ablement approach and assistive technologies - Wendy O'Connor, St John's University
Using computers as a medical device: Worth the risk? - Jemma Newman, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
GOAL! Creating a resource to facilitate client input to goal setting - Julie Atkinson, South Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Is peer review important in the provision of assistive technology? - Zoe Clarke, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Personal health & Lifestyle information in telehealth services - Malcolm Fisk, Coventry University
Telehealth & Telemedicine
NANA: Novel Assessment of Nutrition & Ageing - Arlene Astell, University of St Andrews
Developing, implementing & evaluation an assistive technology loan service for people living with Dementia - Wendy Harkness, Alzheimer's Society