The ATIS4all Thematic Network seeks to facilitate everyone’s access to the most suitable Assistive Technology (AT) or accessibility device and service according to their needs and preferences and contextual characteristics (e.g. ICT solution, environment constraints, user device, language, etc.) by means of an open, collaborative portal offering reliable information on AT products, inclusive solutions and R&D initiatives in this field and fostering online discussion, exchange of knowledge and expertise, and sharing of information among key actors and end users. The first workshop “Foundations of ATIS4all” will take place in Madrid on 14-15 March 2011.

1. ATIS4All Project: Foundations of ATIS4allFirst WorkshopMadrid, Spain14th and 15th March, 2011<br />PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT<br />The ATIS4all Thematic Network seeks to facilitate everyone’s access to the most suitable Assistive Technology (AT) or accessibility device and service according to their needs and preferences and contextual characteristics (e.g. ICT solution, environment constraints, user device, language, etc.) by means of an open, collaborative portal offering reliable information on AT products, inclusive solutions and R&D initiatives in this field and fostering online discussion, exchange of knowledge and expertise, and sharing of information among key actors and end users.<br />The first workshop “Foundations of ATIS4all” will take place in Madrid on 14-15 March 2011 and it will be the definitive first push to the development of the WP1 tasks. <br />VENUE<br />Fundación ONCE Headquarter. Auditorium<br />Calle Sebastián Herrera, 15. <br />28012-Madrid (Spain)<br />CONTACT:<br />Mrs. Juana Manzanares (jmanzanares@technosite.es) <br />Technosite – ONCE Foundation<br />C/ Albasanz, 16 - 3ª planta. 28037 – Madrid (Spain)<br />Tel:+34.91.141.38.11 Fax: +34.91.375.70.51 <br />DRAFT PROGRAMME<br />Monday 14TH March10.00Welcome and registration10.30Opening Session by Cristina Rodriguez (CEAPAT)11.00Session 1: Overview of ATIS4all and ETNA thematic networks30 min. presentation by Jose Angel Martinez (ATIS4all) and Renzo Aldrich (ETNA). Introduction of partners and supporters. 12.00Coffee break12.00Session 2: Focus on Market Place 20 min. presentation by Carmen Pastor (Tecnalia) and 20 min. Presentation by Sebastiaan van der Peijl (Deloitte). Debate among attendees.13.30Lunch14.30Session 3: Focus on R&D Community30 min. presentation by Kostas Votis (CERTH-ITI). Debate among attendees.16.00Coffee break16.30Session 4: International initiatives in the AT field 15 min. presentation by Axel Lebois (G3ICT), Gregg Vanderheiden (TRACE Center), David Banes (MADA Center) and Evert-Jan Hoogerwerf (AAATE). Debate among attendees.18.00Main conclusions of the day<br />Tuesday 15TH March9.00Session 5: Focus on Key Actors10 min. presentation by Greg Fields (RIM), Bue Vester-Andersen (EDF), John Sabine (EFD) and Michael Fagerlund (NITA). Debate among attendees.10.00Session 6: Interoperability among ATs and mainstream ICTs30 min presentation by Elena Gómez (Technosite). Debate among attendees.11.00Coffee break11.30Final Conclusions, Action Plan and AOB12.00Lunch<br />From 13.00 to 15.00: CEB meeting.<br />