Conference theme:
“Aim and manage to implement inclusive access for all”
STREAMS:
The conference is organized in two streams of intervention, being:
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Practice and Experience:
All conference topics are very open and can be approached from any of the two referred streams. For each topic a number of sub-topics are open from the outset but others can be created. In addition, special sessions can also be envisaged and participants interested in organizing it should contact the Conference Chair for that purpose.
Topic A: Policy approaches for mobility needs and solutions for the ageing and disabled population
The demographic evolution of Society enables to foresee next decades with a substantial increase of ageing population with different degrees of disabilities. In addition, changes in patterns of living and more monoparental families are formed which represent users of temporary restrictions. Cities and regions must reflect in these changes and adjust their policies accordingly so that user needs are satisfied
Subtopics:
A1 - Meeting the needs of people with disabilities in light of changing demographics;
A2- The economic and social implications of living and coping with disabilities;
A3- Cases in policy actions: turning legislation into action.
The demographic evolution of Society enables to foresee next decades with a substantial increase of ageing population with different degrees of disabilities. In addition, changes in patterns of living and more monoparental families are formed which represent users of temporary restrictions. Cities and regions must reflect in these changes and adjust their policies accordingly so that user needs are satisfied
Subtopics:
A1 - Meeting the needs of people with disabilities in light of changing demographics;
A2- The economic and social implications of living and coping with disabilities;
A3- Cases in policy actions: turning legislation into action.
Topic B: Restricted accessibility as an integrated part of mobility management.
Restricted accessibility or reduced mobility (different parts of the world use different designations) should not be managed as an isolated segment. This approach has led to exclusion of these groups of users despite providing them with increase quality of service. This approach must be changed towards a full integration of restricted accessibility in mobility management enabling citizens with temporary or permanent mobility to benefit from a complete inclusion in society. Mobility and accessibility are instruments for that inclusion.
Subtopics:
B1 - Defining and measuring accessibility;
B2 - Creating accessible urban environments;
B3 – Restricted accessibility in urban transport: success stories;
B4 - Rural accessibility issues;
B5 – Transport contribution for inclusive tourism;
B6 - Ensuring joined approach to planning and delivery for door to door mobility;
B7 - Designing and delivering accessibility for major events (e.g. Olympics etc.).
Restricted accessibility or reduced mobility (different parts of the world use different designations) should not be managed as an isolated segment. This approach has led to exclusion of these groups of users despite providing them with increase quality of service. This approach must be changed towards a full integration of restricted accessibility in mobility management enabling citizens with temporary or permanent mobility to benefit from a complete inclusion in society. Mobility and accessibility are instruments for that inclusion.
Subtopics:
B1 - Defining and measuring accessibility;
B2 - Creating accessible urban environments;
B3 – Restricted accessibility in urban transport: success stories;
B4 - Rural accessibility issues;
B5 – Transport contribution for inclusive tourism;
B6 - Ensuring joined approach to planning and delivery for door to door mobility;
B7 - Designing and delivering accessibility for major events (e.g. Olympics etc.).
Topic C - Finding solutions through innovation
Innovation is a wide encompassing concept with an extensive meaning that can go from organization of processes to invention of new technology. Today a major challenge in mobility management is to bridge from mass transit to the capillary needs of the different segments of users. Innovation is required to create new and flexible services that can complement the regular public transport and provide an effective seamless mobility chains for all users, with and without disabilities.
Subtopics
C1 - New technologies and tools;
C2 - Engaging with users for flexible mobility solutions;
C3 - Case studies of innovative approaches to restricted accessibility;
C4 - New impairment realities (e.g. young families, monoparental families, ageing impairment, etc)
C1 - New technologies and tools;
C2 - Engaging with users for flexible mobility solutions;
C3 - Case studies of innovative approaches to restricted accessibility;
C4 - New impairment realities (e.g. young families, monoparental families, ageing impairment, etc)
