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What is ImPaCT in Europe?
It is a project funded under the Lifelong Learning Programme of DG Education and Culture. It started on the 1st of January 2009 ended the 31st of December 2011.
Its objective was to set up a network to facilitate the development and implementation of Person Centred Technology (PCT) for the benefit of key stakeholders in the health and social care sectors. PCT brings together the use of ICT, Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT), telecare, telehealth and telemedicine and involves the user first and foremost in designing the technological solutions to meet their individual needs.
Why is ImPaCT in Europe needed?
ImPaCT in Europe was a project aiming to demonstrate how assistive technology and ICT can significantly support independence for people with disabilities and their carers. It is designed to raise awareness of the benefits of Person Centered Technology. PCT can substantially improve quality of life and open up potential employment opportunities for the individual.
The findings will be used to lobby governments for general policy initiatives which will ensure that the provision of PCT is primarily to improve users’ and carers’ quality of life and secondly to make efficient use of resources.
ImPaCT in Europe led to the creation of a long lasting Network, embedded in the structure of EASPD. This platform is used to exchange information, develop innovation and to mainstream and disseminate good practice in the deployment of PCT throughout Europe, especially thanks to EASPD 10.000 members. EASPD will include the project outcomes in its dedicated « Interest Group on ICT and Assistive technology » keeping the network alive and growing.
Who was involved?
ImPaCT in Europe is a partnership project. Partner organisations are from Belgium (Vzw Gouverneur Kinsbergen - Gehandicaptenzorg provincie Antwerpen – Modem and PPG), England (Nottingham Community Housing Association and HFT), France (Centre de la Gabrielle - Mutualité Fonction Publique), Finland (Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - FAIDD), the Netherlands (Philadelphia/Espria), Portugal (Centro de Educação para o Cidadão Deficiente de Mira Sintra), and Wales (Learning Disability Wales).
Project meetings and Stakeholder events:
ImPaCT in Europe was officially launched during a project meeting and stakeholder forum that took place in Brussels on 12 and 13 February 2009.
More events are planned:
• 21-22 September 2009: Nottingham: Breaking Barriers between Stakeholders
• 27 April 2010, Bologna : PCT for Greater Independence at Home
• 22 June 2010 Sintra: Everybody Can Communicate
• 19 November 2010 Paris: AT for Education
• 4 March 2011 Helsinki: PCT and Training
• 16-17 June 2011 Cardiff: Technology Works!
• 9-10 November 2011 Brussels: Connect, Personalise, Care: Person Centred Technology for Greater Quality of Life!
How can you get involved?
You can ask us to be added to our mailing list to receive regular updates and follow the life of the project, or you can actively contribute to one of our future events.
To find out more about the project, please contact the EASPD project team
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.