Co-located dissemination event with AAATE

This a-STEP event, co-located with the 17th International Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE), will serve as both a dissemination platform and a core group meeting. This event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase the a-STEP Action’s progress and engage with the broader assistive technology community.

**Description:**

During the conference, a dedicated a-STEP dissemination session will be held, where the Action Chair and Vice Chair will present an overview of the Action, including its goals and achievements. The leaders of each Working Group (WG) will present updates on their respective groups’ work, and the Grant Awarding Coordinator will provide details on available grant opportunities. Following these presentations, there will be a Q&A session, allowing participants to engage directly with the presenters, fostering dialogue and increasing awareness of the Action’s objectives.

The core group will also meet during this event to review progress on current deliverables and make key decisions for the upcoming period. This meeting will be vital in shaping the next phase of the Action, ensuring alignment and strategic direction moving forward.

**Outputs:**
– Progress on current deliverables.
– Strategic decisions for the next period.
– Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with potential new members.
– Increased networking with stakeholders in the field.
– Effective dissemination of the Action’s work and objectives.

**Sessions Overview:**
– **31 August 2023, 08:30 – 18:00**: a-STEP Dissemination Session
– **1 September 2023, 13:00 – 15:00**: Core Group Meeting

This event will be instrumental in both promoting the a-STEP Action and enhancing collaboration with stakeholders, helping to drive the Action forward while building new partnerships within the assistive technology community.