Here we are again with our Newsletter, after a short summer break. We do hope you will find it both interesting and informative. As always, we are at your disposal for any proposal or criticism you may have. Our warmest greetings on behalf of the team at the Design for All Foundation.

AYDER, first Turkish organization to join the Design for All Foundation

Last July, Ayder (Alternative Life Association) joined the Foundation as a collaborative organization, becoming the first Turkish institution to join the “Design for All” project. To begin with, they have committed to promote the ... read more

Caixa Terrassa’s Social Deed and the Design for All Foundation develop the Information Centre for Personal Autonomy in Catalonia

Increasing personal autonomy is an essential tenet for the welfare society and a challenge for the future if we look at the projected demographical situation for the years to come.

At present in Catalonia there are plenty of resources, allowances and services to promote personal auto... read more

"Can you open it for me, please?”

Many consumers, especially people with problems due to age, experience difficulties in opening consumer products packaging because of a lack of strength in their hands. However, much of the packaging on the market today seems to be designed for the hypothetic –but non-existent- “average adult male” ... read more

Vehicle Design for Elderly

The demand for vehicle for elderly is growing due to increase in world’s ‘old age’ population. With the increase in social awareness and the elder population not being dependant on their children, there arises a need to built vehicles which are not only safer and comfortable but also appealing to th... read more

October 1st: European Day of Design

The Bureau of European Design Associations (BEDA), entity that assembles more than 40 professional organizations, schools and design promoting centres from 23 European countries, has agreed to declare next October 1st the 'European Day o... read more

November 30 – December 1, 2009: Conference on cities and design at Saint Etienne

The City of Design host the symposium: 'The cities, laboratories of design', within the framework of the 22nd Dialogues Jacques Cartier. Saint Etienne is the reference laboratory of the project 'Design in the City... read more

International Federation on Ageing: 10th Global Conference

Climate for Change: Ageing into the future

The conference will take place at the Melbourne Convention Centre in Australia 3 - 6 May 2010. Registration and abstract submission are now open. ... read more

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