1. Accessible and Inclusive ICT European Commission, DG Information Society and Media ICT for Inclusion Unit (H3) Challenge 7 ICT Call 2 Information day Brussels, 22 May 2007

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

3. Coordination & awareness - Documents, e.g. COMs - Events - Benchmarking, best practice… Deployment -eTEN -CIP -Structural funds Cooperation - i2010 group (MS) - Legal committees (MS) - Industry & users dialogue R&D -FP6 -FP7 Regulation - e-communications - e-terminals - Procurement - TV without frontiers… EU eInclusion policy in practice Overview of instruments

4. Demographic Ageing e-Accessibility Communication Riga Ministerial Declaration, 2006 i2010 flagship on ICT and Ageing Well E-Inclusion Policy ICT has major catalytic role in Inclusion Mainstreaming products and markets Major global market opportunity 20B€+/year Technology opportunities Europe well placed to respond Challenge 7: ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion 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 IndustrialRelevance Industrial Relevance Policy Relevance

5. Challenge 7: ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion Two objectives ICT and Ageing (3.7.1.1) –Complemented by Art. 169 initiative (AAL Joint Programme) Accessible and Inclusive ICT (3.7.2.1) Links to other challenges: 1:Pervasive networks 2:Robotics 3:Embedded systems 5:Personal Health Systems 6:Transport

6. Objective 3.7.2.1: Call 2 Accessible and Inclusive ICT Key Areas A - Deeply embedding accessibility in mainstream ICT. B - Methods and tools for computer simulation of user interaction and validation frameworks. C - 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. R&D capacity building E - Supporting Measures Coordination of national R&D Prog. in e-Accessibility Assistive technology constituencies coordination International cooperation D - Preparatory Actions ICT for social inclusion of marginalized young people RTD capacity building on ICT solutions for social inclusion. Target Outcomes Expected Impacts

7. Funding Schemes and Budgets TargetIndicative 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 CSA: CA Int. cooperation, ethical issues, markets, cost-benefit CSA * amounts to be confirmed after the Commission decision on the 2008 budget proposal

8. Web Resources –http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/programme/challenge7_en.htmlhttp://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/programme/challenge7_en.html –http://europa.eu.int/information_society/einclusionhttp://europa.eu.int/information_society/einclusion Key Contacts –Accessible and Inclusive ICT Embedding Accessibility Computer Simulation Non-invasive Brain Computer Interaction Social Inclusion of Young People General Contacts Unit ICT for Inclusion (H3) European Commission - Information Society and Media DG Office: BU31 04/50 B-1049 Brussels Email: einclusion(a)ec.europa.eu Tel: +32 2 295 02 65 Fax: +32 2 295 13 00 Further Information } Francois.junique(a)ec.europa.eu Francois.junique(a)ec.europa.eu } Joseph.bremer (a)ec.europa.eu Joseph.bremer (a)ec.europa.eu

9. Embedding Accessibility in Mainstream ICT Target users: people with disabilities Objectives: embed accessibility support within mainstream ICT-based products and services Key research issues: –Open accessibility architectures –Standards for a seamless integration of assistive solutions –User interfaces and content representation for people with special needs Expected outcome: –Develop/demonstrate solutions in a realistic user context Essential Elements: –Realistic User context –Strong industrial participation –Integrated Projects only

10. Computer simulation of the user interaction Target users: ICT-based product/service developers of accessible products and services Objectives: Verification and optimisation of accessibility features Key research issues: –Simulation of user interaction –Computer-based validation frameworks Expected outcome: –Tested methods and tools –RTD roadmap –Contribution to common European implementation platform Essential Elements: –One Integrated Project plus possible STREPS

11. Non-invasive Brain Computer Interaction Target: people with disabilities Objectives: augment individual performance in areas such as –Access to ICT resources –Control of artificial limbs –Rehabilitation and training Research issues: integration of –Non-invasive Sensor technology –Self-adaptive systems –Assistive technologies Expected outcome: –Effective BCI based systems usable outside the laboratory –Common implementable platforms, RTD roadmaps Essential Elements: –Critical mass of key players, –Industry part. encouraged –One Integrated Project plus possible STREPS

12. Preparatory Action - ICT for Social Inclusion of young people Target: Marginalised young people Objectives: facilitate social inclusion Research issues: Integration of –Innovative communication –Shared creative environments Expected outcome: –Contribution to future research agenda –Limited number of small scale demonstrators Key success factors: –Experience in ICT and marginalised young people Essential Elements: –organisations with track record in the field

13. Supporting Measures eAccessibility ERA Coordination of national programmes and activities Assistive Technologies Coordination of constituencies, future research agendas Int. Cooperation (North America, Asia), market requirements/barriers, cost/benefit analysis