Accessible Design in the Digital World Conference 2005

Accessible Design in the Digital World Conference 2005 will take place in
Dundee, Scotland from 23-25 August 2005. 

Keynotes: Dr Vicki Hanson (Accessibility Research, IBM)
          Prof Alan Newell MBE (Applied Computing, University of Dundee)
          Chris van der Kuyl (VIS Entertainment Ltd)
          Prof Helen Petrie (Centre for HCI Design, City University) 

Deadlines:
Workshops: 1st Feb 2005
Papers: 12th April 2005
Posters: 24th May 2005

The conference will explore the frontiers of inclusive design in the real
world. It will examine some of the challenges in implementing the numerous
guidelines and meeting legal responsibilities. There will be opportunities
for discussion and debate among those at the front-line of design and
development work and those providing guidance regarding accessible and
inclusive design. 

The programme committee is looking for papers,posters and workshops, covering
all aspects of accessible design in the digital world that may cover topic(s)
falling into at least one of the following broad areas: 

- New methods for inclusive design of accessible objects which enhance the
quality of the user experience of technology and e-services. 

- Emerging technologies and developments for inclusive and accessible design
which will provide better experiences for users. 

- The impact of inclusive design and its implementation on designers,
developers, users, service providers, etc. 

- Examples of innovative designs which enhance accessibility

Further information on the conference and submissions is available on:
http://www.accessinthedigitalworld.org