Technology for Independence (T4I) Call for Papers

The Technology for Independence (T4I) Board is pleased to announce the call for submissions for the T4I Conference 2018.

The conference, which will take place on 3 December 2018 at St Mary’s Conference centre in Sheffield, showcases Assistive Technology (AT) related research and service innovation across health, education, employment and daily living.

T4I aims to reflect evolving and innovative ways that technology can transform independence for those with disabilities – by sharing practice, research, evidence, innovation and service delivery.

The conference offers both AT practitioners and researchers the opportunity to present to a unique multidisciplinary audience and the chance to meet and share knowledge with other people working in the field. AT users can share their experiences of AT and their wants for the AT of today and tomorrow. To sign up for conference updates, please visit: t4iconference.org.uk

This year we are calling for research submissions on any current area of Assistive Technology as well as practice based submissions discussing current topics related to any aspect of the assessment for and provision of Assistive Technology. Submissions of 200 to 900 words; shorter submissions are more likely to be considered for posters or rapid presentations.

We are also planning to host partner events including an AT Make-a-thon from Nov 30th to Dec 2nd – if you have a partner event or meeting you would like to host on a neighbouring day, please get in touch by email via t4i@sheffield.ac.uk.

We encourage you to submit extended abstracts for a presentation or poster. The deadline is 13.00 1st October 2018.

Submission process

➢ Download the submission template, and read the guidance.

➢ Email your contribution to t4i@sheffield.ac.uk by the end of the day on 1st October 2018.

➢ You will hear if it has been accepted by 15th October 2018.

➢ Authors of accepted works will be required to register to attend the conference.

Registration and Fees

Online registration will appear 1/10/18. To pre-register, please email: t4i@sheffield.ac.uk Registration fees are £125 per delegate before 9/11/18. After this date, the fees rise to £200. All payments due by 3/12/18. Registration includes the conference programme, refreshments and lunch.

Exhibitors

Please email t4i@sheffield.ac.uk or contact Richard on 0114 222 6123. Exhibition fees start from £225+VAT, this includes: up to 2 delegates, refreshments and lunch, one 6 sq m space, a table, 2 chairs, mains and Wi-Fi. Late registrations after 31/10/18 start from £325+VAT. All payments due by 3/12/18.