Participatory Research and Disability: France-Quebec Dialogue

As part of the 35th edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier, Société Inclusive in collaboration with its partner Fedrha (Federation for Research on Disability and Autonomy) is supporting the discussions on Participatory Research and Disability: France-Quebec Dialogue to be held on October 11, 2023 at the Université Lumière Lyon II (France). Find out more about […]

Recommendations for an inclusive digital budgeting assistance solution for individuals with traumatic brain injury.

People with traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience difficulties in managing and maintaining a budget. Technology can assist and support the impaired cognitive functions of CBT and help improve social participation. The literature demonstrates a critical lack of technology adapted to individuals with CBT. Objective: To develop recommendations for an inclusive digital budgeting solution (IDBS) in […]

Federal Grants Program – Accessibility Standards Canada Summer 2022

[:fr]Ce programme finance des projets de recherche visant à repérer, éliminer et prévenir les obstacles à l'accessibilité. Les projets doivent éclairer l'élaboration de la prochaine génération de normes modèles relevant de la compétence fédérale. Cet atelier en ligne se veut une occasion d’en savoir plus sur ce programme qui finance des projets de recherche en partenariat.[:en]This program funds research projects aimed at identifying and removing barriers to accessibility and preventing new barriers.[:]

Activity – Back to school meeting

[:fr]Pour commencer l’année 2022,  les 6 nouveaux projets soutenus par Société Inclusive ont été présentés lors d’une rencontre de rentrée.[:en]To start the year 2022, the 6 new projects supported by Société Inclusive have been presented during a back to school meeting.[:]

Artificial intelligence for people with Parkinson’s disease

Research Title: Thinking and acting together to adapt an in-ear technology to the needs of people with Parkinson’s disease Abstract Up to 90% of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) develop communication and swallowing disorders complicating their social participation, only 13-38% receive services. Wearable technologies incorporating artificial intelligence hold promise for preventing symptoms and facilitating lifestyle […]

Para-athlete Technology Needs

Research title : Development and validation of a portable feedback system adapted to the specific needs of para-athletes: from needs assessment to technology transfer Abstract Technologies are increasingly used to optimize the development of able-bodied athletes. Unfortunately, para-athletes have little involvement in these innovations, limiting their accessibility. The objective is to develop/validate an evaluation system adapted […]

Projet ceinture intelligente – Smartbelt

Sorry, this entry is only available in French. Présentation vidéo en 5 minutes   Titre du projet de recherche : Efficacité de la ceinture multi microphones, SmartBelt, pour soutenir les déplacements des personnes vivant avec des incapacités sensorielles L’estimation juste de la provenance des sources sonores permet aux individus d’interagir efficacement avec leur environnement. Malheureusement, cette […]

Co-design of an Assistive Internet Navigation Device for People with Visual Impairments

The Internet is not inclusive for people with visual impairments. Indeed, assistive devices do not allow people with visual impairments to easily locate themselves on a web page, nor to interact quickly. However, the Internet has become an essential tool (especially during these pandemic times), for communicating, working, accessing leisure and social activities. Thus, this […]

Retour sur l’atelier «Appliquer aux subventions Alliance du CRSNG»

Sorry, this entry is only available in French.Dans le cadre de nos activités de soutien aux équipes de recherche en émergence, nous avons tenu le 25 août dernier un atelier intitulé « Appliquer aux subventions Alliance du CRSNG », le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada. Cet atelier en ligne se voulait une […]

Exploring cognitive-social factors underlying pedestrian navigation following chronic moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (m/sTBI) using virtual environments

Dysfunctions in reading emotions of others, mobility and social participation are hallmarks of m/sTBI. This project addresses all three, responding to the AQTC’s need to further understand and raise awareness about nonverbal communication deficits of persons with m/sTBI and their impact on function, participation and inclusion. Specifically, an inability to recognise emotion during a collision […]