ASSETS 2002 is a conference about computer-based systems designed to address the special needs of people with disabilities. The conference's scope spans special needs associated with speech, motor, hearing, and vision impairments; cognitive limitations; and emotional and learning disabilities. Researchers and developers, from both academia and industry, are invited to meet to exchange ideas and present reports on new hardware and/or software advances related to these areas. July 8 - 10, 2002 in Edinburgh, Scotland For information about the technical program, social events, registration, or housing see: http://www.acm.org/sigcaph/assets02/