The AccessCat Network and its members organise and participate in different types of activities and actions.
Some activities are addressed to the public—such as awareness-raising activities, demonstrations, showcases, and some training activities—and some actions are carried out within the research groups—such as international missions or standardisation activities.
Activities organised by researchers in the network in order to spread their knowledge on accessibility to society. The goal is to raise awareness on how important it is for everyone to have access to communication and information, as well as to offer innovative solutions.
Activities abroad in which members of the network participate to promote the valorisation and transfer of their solutions and knowledge on an international scale.
Researchers in the network participate in drafting regulations, standards, or high-level documents in European and international bodies (ISO, UNE, ITU, CEN, EBU…) to ensure accessibility is taken into account in public policies.
Capsules or training sessions on accessibility to information and communication geared towards companies, institutions, and entities. There is also training for researchers in the network on how to evaluate and transfer research results.
Contest addressed to researchers in the network to fund and support innovative proposals that find solutions to issues related to accessibility to communication and information.
Activities held by researchers in the network at fairs, congresses and conferences to show the technologies and services created by the research groups.
Barcelona
The network is returning to Smart City Expo. This year, it will be present in the WeMind Cluster space (corporate entity of the network), where it will showcase its technologies and solutions through a stand and a talk, reaffirming its commitment to communication accessibility in the field of smart cities.
Zaragoza, Spain
A11yConf, Digital Accessibility Conference, is a forum for sharing knowledge, experiences and best practices to create accessible digital products and services. The AccessCat Network is participating as a sponsor, and several researchers will be present to transfer their research.
Virtual
Training focused on the process of creating ‘spin-offs’ in public research centres. It will include a theoretical explanation (exploring the pros and cons) and a practical component showcasing success stories of researchers who have achieved this, through their own testimonies.
Virtual
La Confederació, corporate entity within the Network, invites researcher Blanca Arias (TraDiLex) and AccessCat manager Carme Pratdesaba to lead a talk on practical tools to ensure accessible communication and reach all people.
Barcelona
Practical training to learn how to present research at trade fairs and networking sessions. It will explore what needs to be taken into account before, during and after events. Training aimed at researchers from the AgriTech, Xarfa, Xartec Salut, AccessCat and RDI-IA networks.
Brno, Czech Republic
Researchers Estel·la Oncins and Sarah McDonagh, from the TransMedia Catalonia group (UAB), are taking part in this year’s edition of ICCHP, an international conference on digital inclusion and accessibility, with a presentation on user-centred design in artificial intelligence and digital environments.
