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 through which researchers in the network acquire new abilities and knowledge that will help them transfer their specific research to society.
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.
San Ġwann, Malta
Researcher Horacio Saggion (TALN, UPF) presents the iDEM project, on text simplification, accessibility and inclusion in democratic participation, at the Smart Tools for Strong Lives Conference, which explores how to adapt and tailor technological innovation to respond to the diverse social needs of accessibility.
London, UK
The Video Game Accessibility Symposium brings together experts, researchers, users and industry professionals to discuss advances in accessibility in the video game sector. In total, three days dedicated to connecting research with investors and major companies. Researcher Carme Mangiron (TransMedia Catalonia) is taking part in a round table and presenting the results of her research.
Online
Anna Matamala, director of AccessCat and researcher at TransMedia Catalonia, will participate in ITU-D SG1 and in Question 5/1: “Consumer protection and empowerment, and meaningful accessibility for all, especially for persons with disabilities and persons with specific needs”. She will speak about the network and the catalogue.
Rectorat building (Campus UAB)
Following the 1st Knowledge Transfer Day in Social Sciences and Humanities, UAB continues the debate and dialogue on how research in Social Sciences and Humanities translates into real impact through services, networks, and strategic collaborations. The morning focuses on exploring transfer tools, sharing success stories, and creating new opportunities among universities, administration, and businesses.
