This newsletter summarizes the activities and achievements of the EURO Working Group on Decision Support Systems (EWG-DSS) in 2013. It provides an overview of the group's membership growth, communication channels, events organized, and publications produced. It highlights the addition of two new board members, Isabelle Linden and Jason Papathanasiou, and initiatives like the "Best Paper Prize" and collaboration on the EWG-DSS Academic Social Network project. Upcoming 2014 events are also noted. An interview with founding EWG-DSS member Professor Jakob Krarup reflects on the origins and development of his 50+ year career in operational research.
This document announces the opening of the submission portal for the 17th Biennial Conference of ISAAC taking place August 6-13, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. It provides details on the submission deadline of October 16, 2015, notification of acceptance by February 19, 2016, and the conference theme of "Bringing Us Together". The main language is English but submissions can be in English or French.
The document summarizes a barbeque event held by the "Cool Communicators," a social group on Vancouver Island for adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. The group, which includes members from their late teens to 80s, meets throughout the year and holds an annual barbeque that attracts 35-50 members. The event is described as a fun party with food, games, and warm greetings. The document notes that such communities help individuals with developmental delays and disabilities overcome isolation and build friendships. It connects this local community to the global ISAAC community that supports people who use AAC worldwide.
Isaac 2016 call for papers online submission portal is now open!思璇 陳
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The ISAAC 2016 conference call for papers is now open for abstract submissions. The online submission portal is available at www.isaac-online.org until the deadline of October 16, 2015. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by February 19, 2016. The conference will take place August 6-13, 2016 in Toronto, Canada at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, with the theme of "Bringing Us Together".
Invited to submit abstracts for presentations at the 17th biennial conference...思璇 陳
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The document announces the call for papers for the 17th Biennial Conference of ISAAC taking place August 6-13, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. The online submission portal opens on June 1, 2015 and closes on October 16, 2015. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by February 19, 2016. The conference theme is "Bringing Us Together" and aims to support the international community in promoting the best communication for people with complex needs. Submissions are welcome in English and French.
ISAAC-E-News-March-2015-Final (ISAAC-Taiwan in page 8)思璇 陳
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The document discusses two recent works, Martin Pistorius' book "Ghost Boy" and the film "The Theory of Everything" about Stephen Hawking, that have brought attention to the challenges of communication disabilities. It argues that while these individual stories are moving, decision-makers require a broader perspective on the societal impacts. The document calls on ISAAC members to conduct research that demonstrates these wider impacts in order to motivate governments to provide funding and resources for augmentative and alternative communication supports.
This document provides an update from the President of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). It begins by welcoming members back from summer vacations and discusses upcoming projects for ISAAC, including International AAC Awareness Month in October. It then reflects on the successful ISAAC conference in Lisbon and confirms leadership transitions. Finally, it encourages members to get involved with ISAAC committees and provides information on membership renewal.
Isaac council meeting 2014 presentation on communication access symbol思璇 陳
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Scope's Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre works to build community capacity for including people with little or no speech. The document outlines the history of the Communication Access movement in Australia and internationally. It discusses the development of the Communication Access symbol and standards. Key projects are described along with research conducted and partnerships formed to promote communication accessibility. Future plans include offering a Communication Access License Agreement and exploring partnerships with organizations to expand communication access globally.
ISAAC-E-News-March-2015-Final (ISAAC-Taiwan in page 8)思璇 陳
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The document discusses two recent works, Martin Pistorius' book "Ghost Boy" and the film "The Theory of Everything" about Stephen Hawking, that have brought attention to the challenges of communication disabilities. It argues that while these individual stories are moving, decision-makers require a broader perspective on the societal impacts. The document calls on ISAAC members to conduct research that demonstrates these wider impacts in order to motivate governments to provide funding and resources for augmentative and alternative communication supports.
This document provides an update from the President of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). It begins by welcoming members back from summer vacations and discusses upcoming projects for ISAAC, including International AAC Awareness Month in October. It then reflects on the successful ISAAC conference in Lisbon and confirms leadership transitions. Finally, it encourages members to get involved with ISAAC committees and provides information on membership renewal.
Isaac council meeting 2014 presentation on communication access symbol思璇 陳
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Scope's Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre works to build community capacity for including people with little or no speech. The document outlines the history of the Communication Access movement in Australia and internationally. It discusses the development of the Communication Access symbol and standards. Key projects are described along with research conducted and partnerships formed to promote communication accessibility. Future plans include offering a Communication Access License Agreement and exploring partnerships with organizations to expand communication access globally.