Hello,

Thought some here might find this conference of interest.

Jennison


Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 14:40:33 -0000
From: Lorna Gibson <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: CFP: Accessible Design Conference


*** Apologies for cross postings

Accessible Design in the Digital World Conference 2005


Accessible Design in the Digital World Conference 2005 will take place in
Dundee, Scotland from 23-25 August 2005.

Keynotes: Dr Vicki Hanson (Accessibility Research, IBM), Prof Alan Newell
MBE (Applied Computing, University of Dundee), Chris van der Kuyl (VIS
Entertainment Ltd) and Prof Helen Petrie (Centre for HCI Design, City
University)

Deadlines:
Workshops: 1st Feb 2005
Papers: 12th April 2005
Posters: 24th May 2005

The conference will explore the frontiers of inclusive design in the real
world. It will examine some of the challenges in implementing the numerous
guidelines and meeting legal responsibilities. There will be opportunities
for discussion and debate among those at the front-line of design and
development work and those providing guidance regarding accessible and
inclusive design.

The programme committee is looking for papers,posters and workshops,
covering all aspects of accessible design in the digital world that may
cover topic(s) falling into at least one of the following broad areas:

* New methods for inclusive design of accessible objects which enhance the
quality of the user experience of technology and e-services.

* Emerging technologies and developments for inclusive and accessible
design
which will provide better experiences for users.

* The impact of inclusive design and its implementation ? on designers,
developers, users, service providers, etc.
* Examples of innovative designs which enhance accessibility


Further information on the conference and submissions is available on:
www.accessinthedigitalworld.org


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Lorna Gibson
Digital Media Access Group, Applied Computing, University of Dundee, Park
Wynd, Dundee DD1 4HN
tel: 01382 345050  fax: 01382 345509
web: www.dmag.org.uk

Accessible Design in the Digital World Conference 2005
www.accessinthedigitalworld.org

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