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DATEurope AGM and Members Day 2024

London April 24 2024  –  DATEurope held the annual general meeting and Members Day at the Microsoft Experience Centre in the heart of London. The event brought together almost 50 members from many of the companies across Europe. 

At the AGM the budget for 2024 was approved, and the  Strategy 2024 – 2027 was unveiled with a clear commitment to achieve the mission and aims of DATEurope fully, raising awareness of Digital AT, working in partnership with other bodies, adding new member benefits and seeking to encourage greater access to Digital AT throughout the region.    

Guest speakers Hector Minto (Microsoft) and Ben Hardiman (GDIHub) presented the global landscape for the provision of AT alongside Microsoft’s accessibility strategy, and members engaged in discussion as to how best to leverage relationships to support persons with disabilities.

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David Gilbert Receives first Industry Impact Award

On Members Day 2024, DATEurope was delighted to present the inaugural Industry Impact award to David Gilbert. Board member Nadine Farris introduced the award saying “He has advocated for the Digital Assistive Technology industry for over 20 years and continues to push the envelope for innovation in the industry. His passion, or you could say his calling, to create products that change the life of someone that needs “a little extra help” is an ethos that runs within Praetorian’s DNA, and the company tagline “inspired by you” is in keeping with that.” 

We congratulate and thank David for his contribution to our industry and inclusion of people with disabilities

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DATEurope launch report into funding for Digital AT across Europe

The DATEurope Research report into funding for Digital AT across Europe was officially launched in London at the Members Day 2024

Key findings included that:-

  • DAT is not explicitly mentioned in most national policies, but it is often included within a broader understanding of assistive technology (AT).
  • Inconsistencies in the understanding and definition of AT and DAT lead to challenges in policy and funding programs.
  • The funding mechanisms for DAT, as revealed by our research, vary significantly across Europe, with no country offering universal funding for assistive products. This diversity underscores the complexity of the issue at hand.

An Executive summary of the full report can be downloaded from here 

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Funding Research Executive Summary

DATEurope at Exposanita - Bologna - April 2024

The 23rd edition of Exposanita, Italy’s most important trade fair for healthcare and rehabilitation, took place in Bologna from April 17th to 19th. 
 
During this edition, DATEurope made a significant contribution with 7 exhibiting companies (in addition to other members present at the event) that attracted many visitors interested in the latest developments in digital assistive technologies. 
 
DATEurope was also present with an institutional stand and was a key participant in a highly successful seminar that was in attendance and interest, thanks to its president, Christoph Mueller, and board member Filippo Borghi. The seminar, organised by Assoausili, focused on assistive digital technologies’ impact on the lives (autonomy and self-determination) of people with disabilities.
 
Christoph Jo Muller and Filippo Borghi at Expopsanita 2024
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