Plenary Speakers
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Prof. DAI Kerong Director of Plant Engineering Research Centre Shanghai JiaoTong University Title: (TBA) Orthopedic, Perspective |
Prof Dai Kerong graduated from Shanghai First Medical School of Medicine and is currently the member of Chinese Academy of Engineering, tenured professor and doctorate supervisor, dean of Ninth Hospital Medical School attached to Shanghai Second Medical University; director of Shanghai Medical Center of Joint Surgery and of the Bone and Joint Research Center; director of Plant Engineering Research Center of Shanghai Jiao Tong University-Shanghai Second Medical University. In 2002, he was appointed as honorary professor of Mediterranean University with the approval of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Public Health of France. Due to his outstanding achievement in the fields of medical application of shape-memory alloy, orthopaedic Biomechanics, bone-Osteoporosis, he has won 21 prizes including Chinese National Invention Prize (Second Prize), National Science and Technology Prize, the first prize granted by National Educational Committee, Shanghai Municipal Scientific and Technological Prize, etc. and has 9 patents. Prof Dai was awarded the first Shanghai Invention Prize, the Outstanding Visiting Scholar to Hong Kong in 1997 and Shanghai medical honorary prize.
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Dr Eun-Ju KIM Regional Director International Telecommunication UnionRegional Office for Asia and the Pacific Title: ICT Accessibility, Perspective |
Dr. Eun-Ju Kim is currently Head of ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific based in Bangkok, Thailand, representing ITU and responsible for some 40 Member States in this region. Before she joined the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – a UN Special Agency for Telecommunications and ICTs – in 2000, she had served several posts such as Director for Regulatory Affairs at the ICO Global Communications based in London (1996-1999), Lecturer for Telecommunication Policies and Regulations at the London City University (1995), and Senior Adviser to Ministers at the Ministry of Communications in the Republic of Korea (1990-1994). Dr Kim graduated from Seoul National University in R.O. Korea for the first Master Degree and the London City University in the United Kingdom for the second Master and Ph. Degrees. She has been awarded by the governments of R.O. Korea and Mongolia with honorary medal as well as the ITU with a gold medal of excellence.
Workshop on Accessibility to ICTs
ITU’s role as creator of the world’s most universally-recognized infocommunications standards dates back as far as the organization itself. Since its inception in 1865, the Union has been brokering industry consensus on the technologies and services that form the backbone of the world’s largest, most interconnected man-made system. In 2007 alone, ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) produced over 160 new and revised standards (ITU-T Recommendations), covering everything from core network functionality and broadband to next-generation services like IPTV.
Synopsis
The workshop will discuss current trends for accessibility to ICTs, with a focus on the ITU-T’s standardization work in the field. An overview of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRDP) and its impact on the ITU work will be presented, along with some case studies implemented in the Asia-Pacific region.
The i-CREATe convention, that will host the ITU event in Shanghai, is dedicated to promote assistive technologies to improve the lives of persons with different abilities. This year, the Convention will be focusing on aspects like travel, employment and education among others, all aiming to integrate people with special needs into the society.
The ITU event will be offering an excellent occasion of discussion for experts and other interested parties, to address current and future development in the area of accessibility to ICTs.
Open to all, the event is expected to attract technical organizations, representatives from the assistive technology industry, researches and representatives from the academic world, governments, the civil society and NGOs. Participation by persons with disabilities is strongly encouraged in order that their needs can be heard.
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Ron Kroon PhD Senior Director, Head of Healthcare Department Philips Research Asia - Shanghai, China Title: Healthcare Innovation at Philips Global Themes - Tailored Approaches to Emerging Markets |
Dr. Ron Kroon joined Philips in 1993 as a senior scientist with Philips Research in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. There, he worked for several years in the field of information displays and display cathodes.
In 1998 he joined Philips Medical Systems, where he worked in the X-Ray imaging field. In his role as Head of Project Management of Business Unit C/V X-Ray, he was responsible for the development and market introduction of X-Ray imaging products for the global Cardio/Vascular hospital market.
In 2006 Ron returned to Philips Research, to lead the Healthcare Department in the Philips Research Shanghai, China. His department addresses a range of technologies and applications in the areas of diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases, focused on the China market.
Before joining Philips, Ron received his M.Sc. in Chemistry and PhD in Physics from the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
He lives with his wife and two children in Shanghai, China.
Synopsis
The United States Access Board, as an independent agency of the U.S.government, promotes accessibility for people with disabilities. The Board is updating the standards and guidelines for accessible information and communications technology (ICT) under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. This session will review the draft proposed revisions and changes. Participants will be able to list at least three significant changes in the proposed text, evaluate the benefits of the approach emphasizing functionality rather than product categories, and integrate their understanding of the draft revised text into their current understanding of accessibility.
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Prof. Lan Ning ProfessorShanghai Jiao Tong University, ChinaTitle: Neuromodulation: bridging the gap between technology and neurorehabilitation. |
Ning Lan obtained his B.S. degree in Precision Instruments from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) in 1982; M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1985 and 1989, respectively. Currently, he is a Professor of Med-X Research Institute; the Executive Associate Director of the Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering at SJTU, Shanghai, China; and Adjunct Associate Professor of University of Southern California, USA. In 1995, he helped organizing the Neural Engineering Committee of the Chinese Society for Neuroscience, and served as its Funding Associate Director. He also served as the Assistant Editor of the IEEE Trans on Rehabilitation Engineering (now IEEE Trans on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering), and Associate Editor for the China Rehabilitation Theory and Practice. He is a Senior Member of IEEE/EMBS, and a member of Biomedical Engineering Society of USA, Chinese Society of Neuroscience, etc.
His current research includes: (1) neural control of movements: multi-scale, integrative modeling of sensorimotor system and combined experimental approach to neural control of human movements; the roles of spinal circuitry in movement regulation; neural strategies of adaptive learning of brain for motor control; (2) neural rehabilitation engineering: neural interface technology and its applications; functional electrical stimulation (FES) motor prosthesis; control of FES restoration of paralyzed movements in spinal cord injury; hybrid neurorobotics for rehabilitation of hemiplegic stroke patients; (3) cochlear implants: speech processing in cochlear implants for tonal language, such as Chinese.
Workshop Speakers
DAY 3 – 23 July 2010, Friday
W1: Raising expectations and improving outcomes for persons with amputation
0900hr - 1300hr
Room : Guang Da 7
By: Mr Kam Wa HO, Senior Prosthetist and Orthotist , StandTALL, Hong Kong
Synopsis
In prescribing a proper prosthesis for a person with amputation, their physical condition, social condition, and person expectation are always taking into account. Physical conditions, such as muscle power, joint range of motion, sensory function, and circulatory function, directly affect the rehabilitation outcome of prosthetic treatment for amputee. For instant, physically well amputees are always expected to have better functional outcome in using prosthesis in daily living, higher flexibility and function ability prosthetic component usually enhance the amputee function. Energy saving, reducing oxygen consumption and increasing stability are only some of the criteria in proper selection of prosthetic component to fit for individual need.
Prosthetic design is also required to meet amputee’s social life needs. Special functioned prosthesis can fit for amputee with specific vocational need; thus let them return to their job after rehabilitation. Various types of recreational prostheses increase the quality of life of amputee. Some common sport prosthesis are running prosthesis, swimming prosthesis, hiking prosthesis, and cycling prosthesis. Prosthesis having a more natural cosmetic appearance increase amputee’s self-esteem. A comfort and simply don and doff prosthetic socket give amputee more confident in using the prosthesis. In the future, with new technology in prosthetic sciences, advanced component will continue to improve the quality of life of amputee.
W2: Rehabilitation for Spinal Cord Injury
1400hr - 1730hr
Room : Guang Da 7
By: Mr Kam Wa HO, Senior Prosthetist and Orthotist, StandTALL, Hong Kong
Synopsis
Spinal cord injury is an insult to the spinal cord resulting in a change, either temporary or permanent, in its normal motor, sensory, or autonomic function. The role of orthotic treatment in spinal cord injury can be divided into acute stage and chronic stage. In acute stage, spinal orthoses are used to immobilize trauma site to prevent further damage. Lower extremity orthotic management in the spinal cord injured patient at this stage is to prevent contractures in the early period after a spinal cord injury. Using conventional AFO and KAFO for foot positioning can maintain range of motion of the lower extremities. This is a prerequisite for future standing and walking training.
In chronic stage, orthoses are prescribed to decrease spinal related pain, to minimize spinal related disability, to assist in return to work and vocational activities, and to improve strength, flexibility, lifting capacity and cardiopulmonary function. Upper limb orthoses and assistive devices maintain upper limb function. Devices are commonly used to achieve various types of gripping and holding for C7 and higher individuals for long-term. Wheelchair, hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis, reciprocal gait orthosis, knee-ankle-foot orthosis, and ankle-foot orthosis are selected according to the level of spinal cord injury and patient’s physical condition to enhance locomotion ability.
W3: An Overview of the Proposed Draft Revised 508 Standards and 255 Guidelines
0900hr - 1030hr
Room: Guang Da 8
By: Mr Timothy P. CREAGAN, Senior Accessibility Specialist with the U.S. Access Board, USA
Synopsis
The United States Access Board, as an independent agency of the U.S.government, promotes accessibility for people with disabilities. The Board is updating the standards and guidelines for accessible information and communications technology (ICT) under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. This session will review the draft proposed revisions and changes. Participants will be able to list at least three significant changes in the proposed text, evaluate the benefits of the approach emphasizing functionality rather than product categories, and integrate their understanding of the draft revised text into their current understanding of accessibility.
W4: Information & Communication Technology Accessibility
1100hr - 1730hr
Room: Guang Da 8
Dr Eun- Ju KIM
Regional Director
International Telecommunication Union
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
By: International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
ITU’s role as creator of the world’s most universally-recognized infocommunications standards dates back as far as the organization itself. Since its inception in 1865, the Union has been brokering industry consensus on the technologies and services that form the backbone of the world’s largest, most interconnected man-made system. In 2007 alone, ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) produced over 160 new and revised standards (ITU-T Recommendations), covering everything from core network functionality and broadband to next-generation services like IPTV.
Synopsis
The workshop will discuss current trends for accessibility to ICTs, with a focus on the ITU-T’s standardization work in the field. An overview of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRDP) and its impact on the ITU work will be presented, along with some case studies implemented in the Asia-Pacific region.
The ITU event will be offering an excellent occasion of discussion for experts and other interested parties, to address current and future development in the area of accessibility to ICTs. This event is expected to attract technical organizations, representatives from the assistive technology industry, researches and representatives from the academic world, governments, the civil society and NGOs. Participation by persons with disabilities is strongly encouraged in order that their needs can be heard
W5: Assistive Technology Fundamentals
0900hr - 1730hr
Room: Guang Da 9
By: Dr Dan DING, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh Department of
Rehabilitation Science and Technology (RST), USA
By: Mr Ronny THAM, Senior Manager of Singapore Polytechnic Centre for Applications
in Rehabilitation (SP CARE), Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore
Synopsis
This workshop is designed to cover the basic principles for assistive technology (AT) application including needs identification, characteristics of technologies (for mobility and seating, computer access, environment control, and recreation etc.) available to meet client needs, AT service delivery process, and evidence-based practice in AT provision. Throughout the workshop, case studies will be used to illustrate applications of principles and theories in assistive technology provision. Attendees will also be divided into groups to work on a case project where they will be asked to complete AT assessments and present recommended AT solutions.
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W6: Children with Autism and AAC Evidence-Based Practice
0900hr - 1300hr
Room: Guang Da 11
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By: Prof Katya HILL, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh Department of
Communication Science and Disorders, USA
Synopsis
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (AS) frequently present with complex communication challenges and would benefit from applying augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions. This workshop will provide an overview of how to apply the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) to build language competence with children with autism. The workshop focuses on monitor children through language milestone using manual communication boards and voice-output technology in order to use language to learn. Language Activity Monitoring (LAM) intervention requires using external, clinical, and personal evidence to: 1) guide vocabulary and symbol selection and organization; 2) build spontaneous, novel utterance generation (SNUG) beyond one word responses; 3) empower children with the ability to communicate successfully.
W7: AAC Evidence-Based Practice and Adults with Aphasia
1400hr - 1730hr
Room: Guang Da 11
By: Prof Katya HILL, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh Department of
Communication Science and Disorders, USA
Synopsis
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that includes difficulty in comprehending and formulating spoken or written language. As a result of a stroke, individuals may present with a wide range of severity or types communication and cognitive disabilities. This workshop reviews how augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) interventions may be used to 1) help with the diagnosis of the acquired communication disorder; 2) support interventions to regain communication skills; 3) provide functional communication during treatment and beyond if necessary. External, clinical and personal evidence used to apply the principles of evidence-based practice with this clinical population will be presented. Finally, how to match individuals to a range of AAC technology interventions will be discussed.
DAY FOUR- 24July 2010, Saturday
W8: Robotic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation with Outcome Evaluation
0900hr - 1030hr
Room : Guang Da 7
By: Dr Li-Qun ZHANG, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist SMPP,
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, NorthWestern University USA
Synopsis
Spasticity, contracture, muscle weakness and motor impairment are major sources of disability and interrelated in neurological disorders such as stroke and cerebral palsy. There is a lack of effective and convenient ways to conduct controlled passive and active movement training repeatedly with quantitative outcome evaluations. This workshop will present a novel rehabilitation approach of combined passive stretching under intelligent control and active movement training through motivating motor-control game-playing. A novel portable rehabilitation robot has been developed to address the rehabilitation needs, which is suitable for clinic/home settings and useful in improving joint biomechanical properties, motor control, and functional performance.
W9: AAC Applications for iPhone and iPad: Customization and Case Study
0900hr-1030hr
Room: Guang Da 9
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Prof Mark Mizuko Speech Language Pathologist, Professor and Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders University of Minnesota Duluth Workshop Topic: AAC Applications for iPhone and iPad: Customization and Case Study |
By: Prof Mark MIZUKO, Speech Language Pathologist, Professor & Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Prof Jiyoon YOON, Associate Professor, Department of Education
Ms Jolene Hyppa MARTIN, Speech Language Pathologist and Instructor
Mr Teagwan KIM, Information Technology Specialist
Ms Brittany KUCKO, BAS, is a second year graduate student
Ms Meghan KUZNIA, BAS, is a second year graduate student
Synopsis
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad have revolutionized AAC by decreasing device cost and social stigma, while increasing portability and worldwide accessibility. This session will feature demonstrations of several AAC applications that can be used on the iPod Touch family of products. A case study investigating the use of this type of device to support language and social skills in an English-speaking child with Autism will be presented in an interactive format and clinical outcomes will be shared. Live demonstrations and video clips will highlight methods for customizing these AAC applications for use by speakers of Korean and other languages.
W10: Assistive and Rehabilitative Robotics
1100hr - 1300hr
Room: Guang Da 7
By: Prof Etienne BURDET, Reader of Human Robotics, Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Dr. Etienne Burdet is Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London since 2005 and a Senior Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. His group uses an approach integrating neuroscience and robotics to investigate human motor control and design efficient assistive devices and virtual reality based training for rehabilitation and surgery. This approach has generated significant achievements from basic neuroscience and technology to clinical translation, including -
- The first clear evidence and computational model of how humans use impedance learning to control movements in unstable situations (Nature 414: 446-9).
- The first model of motor adaptation able to predict the whole evolution of muscle activation in novel dynamics ( J of Neuroscience 28(44): 11165-73, 2008)
- Robotic devices for decentralized rehabilitation of hand function in home and rehabilitation centers (best paper award at IROS06).
- The first fMRI-compatible haptic interfaces, which are used in five labs in Japan and Europe to investigate the neural mechanisms of rehabilitation.
- A low-cost robotic wheelchair system which significantly reduces the effort necessary to control the wheelchair for cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury individuals.
Synopsis
This half day workshop introduces the state of the art robotics research in rehabilitation and assistive applications. The content is designed for robotics technology researchers, healthcare professionals, end users, and anyone interested in the field.
W11: Provision for Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Different Countries
1100hr-1300hr
Room : Guang Da 9
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Dr. Ang Wei Tech Assistant Professor Nayang Technological University Workshop Topic: Assistive Rehab Robotics |
Dr Ang Wei Tech is an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University. He teaches Rehabilitation Engineering at the postgraduate level and performs research in assistive and rehabilitation technology. Dr Ang is an active advocate for using technological solutions for people with special needs. He has organized many events, meetings and conferences for the people with special needs, including the recently concluded International Conference on Accessible Tourism (ICAT) in Singapore. Dr Ang is the Founder of the International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe) and is the also the General Co-Chair for iCREATe2010.
By: Prof Wei Tech ANG, Assistant Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Ms Wantanee PHANTACHAT, Director, Assistive Technology Program, NECTEC, Thailand
Prof Mark MIZUKO, Speech Language Pathologist, Professor & Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Minnesota Duluth, USA
Ms Jolene Hyppa MARTIN, Speech Language Pathologist and Instructor,University of Minnesota Duluth, USA
Prof WU Yi, Professor, Fudan University, Hua Shan Hospital, China
Synopsis
In this session, speakers from four countries (China, Thailand, USA and Singapore) who are in this field will share with all the provision for Assistive Technology for PWDs in their countries. They will discuss the important issues faced by the community in their countries and also the current practices and policies of their countries. The presentation will be followed by a forum where participants will be able to join in the discussion with the speakers.
