eABILITIES (A virtual platform to enhance and organise the coordination among centres for accessibil Released by: Karel Van Isacker Web Site: http://www.e-isotis.org/projects_more.php?id=488_0_4_0_M eABILITIES will enable, organise and promote the share of related knowledge, communication,... Email: karel@e-isotis.org Keywords: Assistive Technologies, disability Update Date: 1/3/2007 12:47:11 PM Hits: 142 Descrption:  -ISOTIS (Information Society Open To ImpairmentS) participates in the European Project eABILITIES. eABILITIES (http://www.e-isotis.org/projects_more.php?id=488_0_4_0_M) aims at developing a framework for current and future actions in research, education and technology transfer in the field of ICT accessibility in the home, vehicle and working environments in Europe. With this purpose, eABILITIES will enable, organise and promote the share of related knowledge, communication, facilities equipment and personnel resources. More info on the project will soon be available from http://www.eabilities-eu.org/. This project is a European one that comprises 11 organisations from 6 different member states. It started on 1st of September 2006 and will last till 31st of August 2008. This project is partially financed by the European Commission within the Information Society Technologies (IST) Sixth Framework Programme. e-ISOTIS (Information Society Open To ImpairmentS) is a non-profit making organisation founded in December 2002, working with People with Disabilities, Elderly, their spouses as well as members of the ICT (Information Communication Technology) community worldwide. Currently, its associated members represent 350.000 people with impairments, located in European countries. e-ISOTIS’ scope is to ensure that People with Disabilities, Elderly and their families are fully involved in the preparations and activities in line with the slogan "nothing about people with disabilities without people with disabilities". By supporting People with Disabilities and Elderly, e-ISOTIS aims at assisting its members in overcoming the existing barriers and experiencing an Information Society that opens up new opportunities for development, prosperity and quality of life. This press release was brought to you by e-ISOTIS (http://www.e-isotis.org) For More Information, please contact: Mr. Karel Van Isacker e-ISOTIS 40 Klitaimnistras Athens 131 22 Greece Phone: +30 210 2693760 Fax: +30 210 2693775 eabilitiesATe-isotis.org Date of release: 02/01/2007 Contact infomation: e-ISOTIS: 40 klitaimnistras str, 13122, Ilion, Athens, Greece