Rehab Robotics Conference Please considering submitting a paper/proposal and/or attending the ICADI (The International Conference on Ageing, Disability, and Independence) to be held in Newcastle, UK on September 08-10, 2010 http://conferences.ncl.ac.uk/icadi/index.php This promises to be an exciting conference on many aspects of technology and disability. "Robotics" is one of nine tracks. Each of these is important to ageing well and will be addressed by an international cadre of presenters representing research and development, policy, practice and services, business, and consumer perspectives. The keynote speaker for the "Robotics" track is Professor William S. Harwin PhD, School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading, UK. "Robotics" is a new area for this conference and would benefit from interaction with broader aspects of technology and related issues in the context of disability and ageing. As people age, independence can be maintained by use of assistive technology, by modifying homes, workplaces and environments and by selecting products that follow universal design principles. As people remain in the workforce into advanced years or return to work, knowledge and technologies are developing to adapt workplaces to meet their needs. Ageing in the workplace is a new and significant area of focus for ICADI this year. Livable communities is another new focus, representing a broadening of the concepts of home modification and universal design to address design of communities so they are livable for all people. Mobility is another important component of independence as it relates to walking and wheeling, to driving and to using other methods of transportation. Prevention of injuries is essential to maintaining independence in advanced years. Current and future development in robotics will help and support individuals in everyday tasks; and, advances in telehealth approaches hold promise in monitoring and serving health and independence-related needs. Please note that proposal/papers are due March 29, 2010. Tariq Rahman, PhD Senior Research Engineer A.I. duPont Hospital for Children Nemours Wilmington DE, USA rahman@asel.udel.edu Submitted by Rich Simpson