AAATE

The Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) is a non profit membership organisation and its aim is to advance the knowledge on assistive technology in all its forms and, more in general, to enhance the role technology can have in enabling citizens with functional restrictions to be active, to participate in all realms of life and to have a higher quality of life. The association has institutional and single members in almost all European countries and is part of various international collaboration frameworks, such as the Global Alliance of AT professional organisations (GAATO) and the ENTELIS Network (together with other European umbrella organisations). The association organises every two years, since 1990, a major international conference on Assistive Technology and publishes the journal Technology and Disability. The AAATE 2027 Conference will be the 19th AAATE Conference.

Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) website

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

Thomas More is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Flanders, bringing together education, research and professional practice to create meaningful impact in society. Through close collaboration with industry, organisations and communities, we prepare students and professionals to address the challenges of today and tomorrow. Our practice-oriented approach, international outlook and commitment to innovation make Thomas More a leading partner in applied research and knowledge exchange.

The AAATE Conference is hosted by Thomas More’s Mobilab & Care research group, a multidisciplinary research group dedicated to inclusion and quality of life. At Mobilab & Care, our goal is to improve the quality of life of people with care or support needs. We achieve this through our innovative research in physical, psychological and social areas. By focussing on prevention, rehabilitation and ongoing support, we strive to enable full societal inclusion for everyone.