1. ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion
Challenge 7
ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion
Dr Paul Timmers Head of Unit – ICT for Inclusion
European Commission, DG Information Society and Media

2. What do we mean by e-Inclusion?
Using ICT to overcome exclusion
Ensuring ICT is not a factor of exclusion
(ICT = information and communication technology)
Several EXCLUSION FACTORS
Age
Competences - skills, knowledge, attitude
Geographic location (e.g. urban / rural)
Culture, income, other socio-economic factors
Disability
Gender …
Accessibility of ICT / e-Accessibility

3. e-Inclusion: Why is it relevant?
30-40% of people are left behind in the information society
The growing gap due to ageing, globalisation
Participation at equal terms is a right for all
A barrier-free and inclusive information society is our political goal
Shift in mindset: mainstreaming e-inclusion to create an economic and social win-win
e-Inclusion: an Economic Opportunity and a Social Necessity

4. Context Where have we come from?
Technology
Convergence
Technologies for disability
Accessible technology good for all,
design for all
All people included;
Strong drive from ageing and mainstreaming;
From prevention of exclusion to
respect rights to participation;
Ambient Intelligence  

5. e-Inclusion: How do we work?
Policy
Regulation
Cooperation
Deployment
& awareness
Research
& Development

6. Policy support
eEurope inclusion: accessibility, health, online public services
Several Council Resolutions
i2010 third pillar:
i2010 flagship on independent & healthy living
EU e-Inclusion Initiative 2008
Riga e-Inclusion Ministerial Declaration, June:
Concrete e-inclusion targets by 2010
Demanding R&D in FP7 and CIP pilots
Accessible platforms
i2010 subgroup
eAccessibility, Ageing as priorities

7. Evolution of Research TIDE > TAP > IST > FP6 Paradigm
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TAP
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IST
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FP6
Rehabilitation
Multimedia
telematics
Ambient
Intelligence
eInclusion
Paradigm
Priorities
Technological
emphasis
Target groups
Results
Innovation and
Demonstration
New
applications
System
integration
Barrier-free design
Empowering
technologies
Exploratory
Technology
Transfer
Ubiquitous
computing
Mainstream
D & E
careers
professionals
Groups at risk of
exclusion
Tech innovation
Telematics
Demonstrations
Socio-economic
benefit
Policy
impact

8. e-Inclusion in FP7 Mainstreaming
Shaping future technology based on deep understanding of ALL users needs
User driven innovation

9. Challenge 7: ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion
Integration &
Empowerment of
Individuals
Participation
for All
Outcome
Objective
30% non-users
Aging Population
Complex, inaccessible ICT
New Markets – global leadership
Better Accessibility better for all
Opportunities
Challenges

10. Challenge 7: ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion
ICT has major catalytic role on Inclusion
Major global market opportunity 20B€+/year
Europe well placed to respond
Demographic Ageing
i2010 flagship on ICT and Ageing
E-Inclusion Policy
Riga Ministerial Declaration, 2006
eAccessibility Communication
Industrial Relevance
Policy Relevance
Independent Living
Active Ageing
Mainstream Accessibility & usability
Next Generations of Assistive Technologies
Role of ICT for an e-Inclusive society
Prolonged independent living
Increased active participation
Reduction in the 30% of non-users
Global Leadership in Ageing market
Key Areas
Impacts

11. Challenge 7: ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion
Two objectives
ICT and Ageing ( )
Complemented by Art. 169 initiative (AAL169)
Accessible and Inclusive ICT ( )
Links to other challenges:
1:Pervasive networks
2:Robotics
3:Embedded systems
5:Personal Health Systems
6:Transport

12. Objective 3.7.1.1: Call 1 ICT and Ageing
Key Area
Integration of advanced ICT prototype solutions for Independence at home, on the move or at work.
Global Industrial and academic leadership in ICT and Ageing
Providing basis for future solutions with highly increased efficiency and user acceptance
Target Outcomes
Key Area
Open Systems Reference Architectures, standards and Platforms for Independent Living and Active ageing
Enabling cost-effective, multi-vendor solutions
Enabling seamless and reliable integration of devices and services
Expected Impacts
Support Measures
RTD roadmaps, socio-economic research,
Standards setting, international cooperation (US, Japan)
A long term RTD agenda for ICT and Ageing, positioning European efforts in the global market, including standards, soc-econ.

13. Funding Schemes and Budgets
Target
Indicative Budget
Funding Scheme
Prototypes for independent living/active ageing
27 M€ CP
Open Systems, Ref. Architectures, Home Platforms
CP: IP Only
RTD roadmaps, Soc. Econ research
3 M€
CSA
Standards setting, Int. cooperation with US, Japan

14. Objective 3.7.2.1: Call 2 Accessible and Inclusive ICT
Key Areas
Deeply embedding accessibility in mainstream ICT.
Methods and tools for computer simulation of user interaction and validation frameworks.
Assistive solutions based on non invasive Brain computer interaction.
Demonstration of accessible solutions in real life using context.
Enable new market opportunities.
Facilitate seamless interaction between accessible mainstream ICT and assistive solutions.
Facilitate development and production of accessible ICT.
Better understanding of ethical issues , market requirements barriers and cost benefit aspects.
Target Outcomes
Supporting Measures
Assistive technology constituencies coordination
International cooperation
Expected Impacts
Preparatory Actions
ICT based Communication and shared environments for social inclusion of marginalized young people
RTD capacity on ICT solutions for social inclusion.

15. Funding Schemes and Budgets
Target
Indicative Budget
Funding Scheme
Mainstreaming Accessibility
40M€
CP: IP Only
User accessibility simulation
CP: up to one IP
Brain-Computer Interaction
Social inclusion of young people
CP: STREP
Coordination of National accessibility RTD
3 M€
CSA: CA
For assistive technologies: coordination of constituencies, RTD agendas
Int. cooperation, ethical issues, markets, cost-benefit
CSA

16. e-Inclusion : What else is happening?
2007
Communication on Ageing well in the Information Society
Article 169 R&D Initiative on Ambient Assisted Living
eInclusion good practice framework
eAccessibility standardisation
eAccessibility legislation review & strengthening
Studies on assistive technology, ageing
eInclusion benchmarking framework
Competitiveness & Innovation programme, pilots + thematic networks
Broadband gap best practice website + conference
Communication on EU e-Inclusion policy
Portuguese Presidency Ministerial Discussion
2008
European e-Inclusion Initiative
e-Inclusion Global Summit

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Further Information
Web Resources
Key Contacts
ICT & Ageing -
Accessible and Inclusive ICT
Embedding Accessibility
Computer Simulation
Non-invasive Brain Computer Interaction
Social Inclusion of Young People
General Contacts
e-Inclusion Unit
European Commission - Information Society and Media DG
Office: BU31 04/50 B-1049 Brussels
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