ADRI Design Lecture - Adapting Technology, Changing Lives - London 9 December 2009

Design Lecture:  Robin Christopherson on Adapting Technology, Changing Lives
When:  4:45pm, Wednesday 9 December 2009
Where:  Room 137, Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet EN4 8HT, UK

A Design Lecture for the Art and Design Research Institute at Middlesex
University.

Despite being blind, Robin Christopherson uses a computer very effectively
by relying on speech output to access the full range of mainstream software
including email and the internet. He has a first-hand appreciation of the
importance of good web design practice to accessibility.

In his talk Robin will discuss and demonstrate several assistive
technologies and show why it is important to consider accessibility when
designing interactive products. He will show examples of using certain
websites such as youtube. He will share his personal point of view on
dealing with everyday activities such as watching TV, videos and going to an
exhibition.

About the speaker
Robin Christopherson is a founding member of AbilityNet, a national charity
helping disabled adults and children use computers and the internet by
adapting and adjusting their technology.

Entrance free. All welcome. No need to book.

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Stephen Boyd Davis
Reader in Interactive Media
Acting Head, Art and Design Research Institute
Head, Lansdown Centre for Electronic Arts
Middlesex University, Cat Hill, Barnet, Herts  EN4 8HT
United Kingdom
Tel 44 (0)20 8411 5072
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The Lansdown Centre's Web Pages are at http://www.cea.mdx.ac.uk/

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