[g-a-devel] fwd: Eye Gaze Study Day - 5 November 2008, London

["Steve Lee" <steve fullmeasure co uk>]

For those in the UK there's a chance to explore the state of the art
in the proprietary gaze world and someone could make sure Open Source
gets represented.

Kath and Mick gave the presentation at RAatE last year that got me
fired up about what we could offer, something that is getting closer
with MouseTrap...

http://eduspaces.net/stevelee/weblog/225753.html.


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Steve Lee
Open Source Assistive Technology Software and Accessibility
fullmeasure.co.uk



  Eye Gaze Study Day - 5 November 2008, London

Eye Gaze has long been considered to offer vast potential as an access
method for communication; in the last few years it has been emerging
as a means of accessing AAC and other technology.

This AAC study day has been developed by Communication Matters in
response to the large amount of recent interest in this area. The
study day is an essential guide for any professional working in AAC or
Assistive Technology with an interest in how eye gaze technology can
be used to access communication and technology. The study day will
explore this cutting edge topic, including the foundations of eye
pointing for communication, an overview of the potential of eye
control of technology by a leading expert, a chance to try the latest
developments from suppliers, and an opportunity to hear about and
share experiences in the use of eye gaze for interaction.

The programme will include the following sessions:

Eye Pointing for Communication  - Katharine Buckley (ACE Centre) &
Catherine Harris (Gloucestershire Adult SLT Services)
Gaze Controlled Technology Tutorials - Mick Donegan (ACE Centre)
Eye Gaze in Practice - Hannah Curry (PCAS, Bristol) & Liza Clements (parent)
Eye Gaze Evaluation and Provision - Plenary Discussion, facilitated by
Katie Price (Wolfson Neurodisability Unit)

There will also be an exhibition of the leading eye-gaze technology
available today.

It is anticipated that this day will be very popular, so be sure to
book early to avoid disappointment.

Download booking form and more information about the study day

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Regards
Patrick Poon

Communication Matters
Tel & Fax: 0845 456 8211
Email: admin communicationmatters org uk
Website: www.communicationmatters.org.uk