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18th World Congress on Ergonomics
The 18th World Congress on Ergonomics will be held February 12-16, 2012, in Recife, Brazil, a week before Carnival, the world-renowned Brazilian festival. The congress will be a joint conference with ULAERGO – the Union of Latin-American Ergonomics Societies and ABERGO – the Brazilian Ergonomics Association. ABERGO is the official host of the Congress and I have been delegated by them to Chair the Congress Committee.
This will be the first time in 54 years that the IEA Congress will be hosted in Latin America. We are very excited that this special event will take place in Brazil. We invite all ergonomists, faculty and interested researchers to participate in the congress.
The congress theme of “Designing a Sustainable Future”, expresses a current concern with the design of resources which aim to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present but also in the future. As a discipline which is involved in the designing of the interactions among humans and other elements of a system, ergonomics must consider “sustainability” as a key aspect in optimizing resources to improve human well-being and overall system performance. So, one of the major challenges in the field of ergonomics for the 21st Century will be the design and management of systems that satisfy custom demands in terms of the requirements for human compatibility and at the same time consider sustainability.
Victor Paquet, Clive D'Souza and Caroline Joseph's paper titled "Computer Re-sampling to Develop Representative User Populations when Applying Anthropometry in Design" will be presented at the conference.
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University at Buffalo/Center for Tomorrow Presents a “Diversity in Disability” Symposium
When one thinks of diversity what comes to mind? Usually, we think of race, religion, and ethnicity. This symposium, appropriate for students, faculty, and professionals, will explore “Diversity in Disability.” Disability is not an obstacle; it’s a difference! Hear from national level presenters, question panel participants, and see exhibits from Buffalo’s Museum of disABILITY History as we explore and grow to understand and appreciate these differences.
Presenters:
Dr. Mike Rembis, PhD.
Associate Director of the Center for Disability Studies, SUNY’s University at Buffalo
Ari Ne’eman
Founding President, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Chair of the Policy and Program Evaluation Committee
National Council on Disability (NCD)
Stacey Milbern
Community Outreach Director
National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN)
Zach Anner
Comedian and Host
“Rolling With Zach” on OWN
Find 1st Annual UB Diversity in Disability Symposium on Facebook!
Register online at: https://www.ubevents.org/event/ddsymposium
Event is Free
When?
Saturday, April 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where?
Center for Tomorrow
Flint & Service Center Roads
University at Buffalo North Campus
Amherst, NY 14260
Ergonomics & Human Factors 2012
Ergonomics & Human Factors is an annual international conference and a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas and information on the latest research, development and applications in ergonomics and human factors.
The 2012 conference will feature more invited plenary speakers than in previous years, and parallel sessions of presentations and workshops. There will be symposia and special topics, an interactive poster and demonstration session, and many opportunities for networking, both formally and socially.
The event will take place over four days, starting at lunchtime on Monday and finishing at lunchtime on Thursday. It's organised by the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors.
Attendance at conferences organised by the IEHF contributes to your Continuing Professional Development. Hear about the latest research and practitioner case studies, knowing that the peer review process of the conference papers ensures that presentations are both contemporary and relevant.
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Universal Design 2012 Oslo
 Our aim is to make the universal design conference in Oslo a meeting place both for speakers and participants. By exchanging knowledge, experiences and ideas we can build global connections and design networks that inspire, challenge, and empower future work on universal design. Topics to be addressed are issues related to universal design in planning, legislation, politics, education, buildings, outdoor areas, information and communications technologies (ICT) and public transport. The latest international practical knowledge and R&D results on universal design will also be presented.
Dates and deadlines
1 July 2011
Abstract submission opens
31 October 2011
Abstract submission closes (no extension will be given)
1 February 2012
Deadline for early fee registration
11 – 13 June 2012
Conference days
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Dr. Edward Steinfeld will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2012 Universal Design Summit. Each keynote speaker was asked to answer the following question: “What is the biggest challenge for universal design today from your professional viewpoint?" He will respond to this question with his lecture entitled "The Goals of Universal Design".
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44th Annual Conference of the Nordic Ergonomics and Human Factors Society
The annual conference rotates among the Nordic countries, and in 2012 it will be hosted by the Ergonomics & Human Factors Society Sweden in Stockholm, Sweden’s beautiful and historical capital situated at the border of our world-famous archipelago with more than 25 000 islands in the Baltic Sea and is easily accessible from all over the world.
The conference venue is the historic Saltsjöbaden, where the 1938 agreement between trade unions and employers was singed and still is in effect. This forms the basis of "the Swedish model" a labour market without government interference.
The Nordic Ergonomics Society (NES) conference brings together researchers and practitioners with an interest in ergonomics. This facilitates the sharing of results and contributes to the foundation and strengthening of networks that improve the quality of ergonomic research and practice. The organizers invite participants from all over the world to join this traditional Nordic conference. The theme of the conference is "Ergonomics for Sustainability and Growth". With this theme we would like to contribute to a better understanding of how both individuals and organisations can benefit from good ergonomics.
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TRANSED 2012, (13th International Conference on Transport and Mobility for Elderly and Disabled People)
 At both national and international levels, efforts are greater than ever to empower and integrate elders and persons with disabilities into the larger society. To this end transport and the built environment must become user-friendly and accessible for all. Already, most of the world’s population live in countries that have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, demonstrating strong resolve to ensure the inalienable human rights of persons with disabilities.
TRANSED 2012 is to be held in Delhi during 17-21 September 2012 on the theme “Seamless Access for All: Universal design for transport systems and infrastructure as a key element in the creation of livable cities”. The TRANSED series of conferences have, since 1978, provided the premier international forum to exchange ideas on what works and why, and to share innovations, good practices, and research on accessible transportation, mobility, and travel.
Lectures
Training
IDeA Center
Registration for Online Courses Now Available
The IDeA Center is now offering two courses as part of its online continuing education program.
Course Dates: 10/24/2011 - 11/20/2011
Design for Perception and Cognition 
 Perception is the use of the senses to perceive the features of the world around us. The first part of this course describes some key changes in perception related to aging and provides some recommendations for design to compensate for those changes. Cognition is the process of understanding the world around us. While perception gives us information, cognition gives that information meaning. This part of the course describes how design affects our understanding of the world, how events can disrupt that understanding, and the impact on our performance of critical tasks. Click here to register for this course >>
Inclusive Housing
 This course presents a new resource for designing communities and housing that accommodate social diversity. Its primary reading, Inclusive Housing: A Pattern Book, provides tools and examples to help architects introduce accessibility and design for aging in place into new and existing communities without compromising aesthetic character and other design goals. It emphasizes that design for an aging population as an important consideration for producing a sustainable and equitable culture. This course is designed to help architects and urban designers create accessible neighborhoods, blocks, lots and houses. An emphasis will be placed on an approach to neighborhood and housing design that recognizes the contribution of all these elements to the success of the whole. It will also illustrate how the goals of inclusive design are compatible with the goals of developing livable, healthy, and sustainable neighborhoods. Examples will demonstrate how accessibility can be achieved in different types of neighborhoods and housing forms, including traditional neighborhood and housing design. **Enrollment in Inclusive Housing requires separate purchase of, Inclusive Housing: A Pattern Book, available online for up to $40 USD, plus shipping. You must receive delivery of the book prior to the start of this course. No refunds granted for failure to obtain book on time. You can purchase the book at: W.W.Norton & Amazon.
Ongoing (check website for course availability)
Other Organizations
Accessibility Online
AccessibilityOnline represents a collaborative training program between the ADA National Network (DBTACs) and the US Access Board. The program includes a series of free webinars and audio conferences on different topics of accessibility. Sessions are held on a monthly basis and cover a variety of topics concerning accessibility to the built environment, information and communication technologies, and transportation.
Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Ongoing (check website for course availability)
Online
Universal Remodeling Education Program
August 10, 2010, October 19, 2010, February 8, 2011, May 3, 2011
Online
NARI's Universal Remodeling education course will provide you with the tools to sell and conduct remodeling projects that are based on Universal Design principles. These types of projects are attractive not only to those who wish to age-in-place but also families with special needs and families that are forward thinking. You will learn the seven principles of Universal Design, how to interview clients with an understanding and consideration of their special needs, and finally the how-to of building these projects. Enroll now! Participation is limited to the first 22 students. We look forward to "seeing" you in class.
ADAAG/ABAAG Training with US Access Board
Oct 7 & 8, 2010
Albuquerque NM
Explore Your Dream Kitchen
Ongoing (next date TBD)
Virginia Tech, Department of Apparel, Housing ,and Resource Management
Since 2000, the Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management has offered a public workshop titled 'Explore Your Dream Kitchen'. Through involvement in this workshop, participants learn how to plan and design a kitchen that really meets their needs! The last workshop was held early in August of 2008. The workshop is designed for individuals building or remodeling a kitchen and people who want to learn more about the basics of kitchen design and new products.
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