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Welcome to i-CREATe 2009

3rd International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology
22 – 26 April, 2009
Singapore Management University, School of Accountancy
Singapore
"Accessible Tourism"

At a Glance

  • 3 Days Exhibition from 23 – 25 April 2009
  • 5 Plenary Sessions, 11 Workshops, 4 Forums
  • More than 20 speakers
  • IBM Assistive & Rehabilitative Technology Student Design Challenge 2009
  • CEUs offered in partnership with AAC Institute
  • Register for i-CREATe 2009 and attend ICAT 2009 for Free!
Workshop topics include:
  • Visually Impaired
  • Special Education
  • Special Seating
  • Power Mobility & Seating Solutions
  • Prosthesis and Orthosis
  • Assistive Technology
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  • Assistive Technology for Education
  • Motion Capture
  • Neurorehabilitation
  • Advanced Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention
  • Gym for the Elderly
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Forums:
  • Accessibility
  • Assistive Technology in Classroom
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  • Assistive & Rehabilitation Technology Alliance
  • Employment & Disability
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What's New


Important Dates

Guest of Honor

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindorn Her Royal Highness
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Kingdom of Thailand

Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan
Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports;
MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC
Singapore

Plenary Speakers

Mr. Kua Cheng Hock Mr. Kua Cheng Hock
President, Independent Society for the Blind, Singapore
Topic: Towards More Rewarding and Accessible Tourism – Experiences and Expectations Of a Blind Traveller

Professor Etienne Burdet Professor Etienne Burdet
Senior Lecturer, Department of Bioengineering,Imperial College London, UK
Senior Research Fellow, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Topic: Human Centered Rehabilitation Robotics

Dr. Kong Keng-He Dr. Kong Keng-He
Senior Consultant, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Singapore
Topic: The Role of Technology in Rehabilitation – Perspective from a Rehabilitation Physician

Dr. Therdchai Jivacate Dr. Therdchai Jivacate
Secretary General, Prosthesis Foundation, Thailand
Topic: The Prostheses Foundation of H.R.H. the Princess Mother

Dr. Gery Colombo Dr. Gery Colombo
President, Hocoma, Switzerland
Topic: Advanced Neurorehabilitation Technology
 

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Conference Partner – ICAT 2009


The Disabled People's Association (Singapore) is a voluntary welfare organisation which serves as an advocate of all persons with disabilities. In line with its mission to be the Voice of People with Disabilities, it will host the Third International Conference for Accessible Tourism (ICAT 2009) from April 22 - 26, 2009. ICAT 2009 aims to bring People with Disabilities to the heart of a more inclusive global society. Themed, "Tourism Unlimited: Access for All", the event endeavors to break down barriers to accessibility and allow free mobility for all.

Registered i-CREATe 2009 participants can attend ICAT 2009 for free and reap the benefits of two conferences for the price of one! Register online before 15 March 2009 to take advantage of early bird discount!

"Accessible Tourism"

i-CREATe is proud to announce her 3rd premier convention which will be held in Singapore from 22 – 26 April, 2009. This year's theme "Accessible Tourism" promotes accessibility for all with the adoption of universal design, where assistive technologies will be used and introduced in the environment to improve accessible tourism.

Building on the success of her previous convention in 2007 and 2008, which were graced by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindorn, Thailand, we are expecting a bigger convention in 2009 with over 500 delegates at the conference and workshops. Exhibition will run alongside with the conference and will be opened to trade and public.

Into the 2nd installment of the Student Design Challenge (IBM Assistive & Rehabilitative Technology Student Design Challenge 2009), i-CREATe aims to give our next generation a better understanding of disabilities and how using assistive and rehabilitation technologies can help to improve the quality of life for person with disabilities. This challenge will provide a good platform for students to demonstrate their problem solving and design skills in an international challenge against their peers.

i-CREATe is honored to have the strong support of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindorn, Thailand who will be gracing the event for the 3rd consecutive year.

Save the dates and join us in Singapore for another memorable event!

Dr. Ang Wei Tech
Conference Chair