Designers of technology systems for major sports events will come under the spotlight at a seminar, which is sponsored by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). It will highlight accessibility issues, especially for disabled and older people.
The event is based on a background report by Dr John Gill, Chief Scientist of the RNIB, which calls upon Government departments, standard-setting organisations, commercial companies and user bodies to help make life easier for people with disabilities, by employing a range of the latest technologies from radio frequency identification devices to biometric systems.
Dr Gill says that if accessibility was designed into technological systems at the very outset it may cost a little extra but it would likely be of benefit to all users.
"There are important elements which manufacturers should keep in mind", said Dr Gill. "If accessibility measures have to be retrofitted it really can be an expensive business. But those manufacturers who have taken into account the needs of disabled and older people from the start of the process are more likely to win the contracts. Companies who wish to be in pole position for such work need to remember that good design of systems benefits all visitors to such events".
The seminar, "Designs on the Games", on Tuesday, October 7, will be held at the IET's headquarters in Savoy Place, London.
To register for a (free) place at the seminar go to www.tiresias.org/phoneability/games
"There are important elements which manufacturers should keep in mind", said Dr Gill. "If accessibility measures have to be retrofitted it really can be an expensive business. But those manufacturers who have taken into account the needs of disabled and older people from the start of the process are more likely to win the contracts. Companies who wish to be in pole position for such work need to remember that good design of systems benefits all visitors to such events".
The seminar, "Designs on the Games", on Tuesday, October 7, will be held at the IET's headquarters in Savoy Place, London.
To register for a (free) place at the seminar go to www.tiresias.org/phoneability/games
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