Technology Works - Person Centred Technology in the workplace
Cardiff Bay, Wales, UK, Wednesday 22 June 2011
Technology Works is a European conference that will examine the use of Person Centred Technology (PCT) in the workplace.
Technology Works will:
- explore the significance, issues and application of Person Centred Technology in employment and vocational training settings;
- showcase good practice, highlight policy and practice issues in Wales and the UK;
- offer delegates the chance to share and discuss their experiences and views.
The conference will be of interest to disabled people, advice and support agencies, supported employment agencies, commissioners, service providers, employers and trade union representatives.
For more information contact Kai Jones at Learning Disability Wales, Tel 029 2068 1160 email kai.jones@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
Presentations from Technology Works (powerpoint format)
Technology Works - Learning Disability Wales
Person Centred Technology and Employment - Welsh Government
International, National and Devolved Perspectives - Equality and Human Rights Commission
Ways to Employment with New Media - The Rix Centre
Presentations from Technology Works (word format)
Technology Works - Learning Disability Wales
Person Centred Technology and Employment - Welsh Government
International, National and Devolved Perspectives - Equality and Human Rights Commission
Ways to Employment with New Media - The Rix Centre
ImPaCT in Europe - Improving Person Centred Technology in Europe
Technology Works is part of ImPaCT in Europe, a 3 year project partnership to facilitate the development and introduction of Person Centred Technology in Europe. The project is sponsored by the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme. For more information visit www.impact-in-europe.eu
What we mean by Person Centred Technology
Person Centred Technology is technology that supports an individual or their carer to gain greater control in achieving independence and safety. It includes, but is not limited to, Electronic Assistive Technologies, Environmental Controls, Telecare, Telehealth and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
* Photograph courtesy of Every Link Counts c/o www.links-wales.org.uk
* This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
