Programme

The physical event will be preceded by a virtual session and complemented by a pre-reading of suggested materials.

The programme will also include various social events. Further information will be given at a later stage.

The physical event will be preceded by a virtual session and complemented by a pre-reading of suggested materials.

The programme will also include various social events. Further information will be given at a later stage.

Lectures

Lecture title	Lecturer
Introduction and concept of accessibility and inclusion	Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Elmar Wilhelm M. Fürst
UN Convention and social model of disability
100.000 km p.a. cross-border on European rails: why a “normal businessman” demands more inclusion	Sebastian Belz
Assistive technologies and web accessibility in the context of barrier-free mobility	Mag. Daniele Marano
Barrier-free mobility: accessible and barrier-free transport, planning for accessible infrastructure and services	Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Elmar Wilhelm M. Fürst
Evaluating the accessibility of transport terminals for blind and visually impaired passengers – from airports to bus stops using a common methodology.	Katja Hanžič
Video spots of existing technologies of different companies	Video Spots
Legal aspects	Mag. Klaus Höckner
Barrier-free transport: Austrian perspective on barrier-free mobility, future plans and activities	Dr. Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Schönfelder
Understanding disabilities	Mag. Daniele Marano
Social exclusion and inclusion
Challenges in the use of public transportation	Christian Platzer