Reminder: This is today. [plug] Providing access to technology for people with disabilities

[Harry]

On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 11:45:18 +0800 Harry <harrymc at decisions-and-designs.com.au> wrote:

> PLUGers
> 
> I've contacted Iain Murray who is giving a talk at IEAust about his work in
> this area. See:
> http://bauhaus.ece.curtin.edu.au/~ieee/activities/seminars.html
> See the entry at the top for Wed 11 Aug 2004 5.30 pm 
> 
> Iain explained that they are using GPL for their R & D work and will be
> speaking about hardware they have developed. Iain spoke a few years ago
> about web access for vision impaired people using (then) M$ and costly
> proprietary s/w. His move to GPL means access to assistive technologies
> without financial barriers.    
> 
> This talk would be of particular interest to comp sci and engineering
> students who need to consider project proposals for final year and masters
> projects. Projects of this type can provide a well rounded exposure to
> mechatronics and software development.
> 
> His last talk was also interesting because the HCI requirements for
> his work gives a new perspective on GUI development. So GUI hackers
> might be interested in attending to see what he is doing.
> 
> The talks are open to the public and the Joint Electrical Technical Program
> committee provide sandwiches, beer and a chance for a chin wag afterwards too
> ;-) 
> 
> Harry

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