The AccessCat Network and its members organise and participate in different types of activities and actions.
Some activities are addressed to the public—such as awareness-raising activities, demonstrations, showcases, and some training activities—and some actions are carried out within the research groups—such as international missions or standardisation activities.
Activities organised by researchers in the network in order to spread their knowledge on accessibility to society. The goal is to raise awareness on how important it is for everyone to have access to communication and information, as well as to offer innovative solutions.
Activities abroad through which researchers in the network acquire new abilities and knowledge that will help them transfer their specific research to society.
Researchers in the network participate in drafting regulations, standards, or high-level documents in European and international bodies (ISO, UNE, ITU, CEN, EBU…) to ensure accessibility is taken into account in public policies.
Capsules or training sessions on accessibility to information and communication geared towards companies, institutions, and entities. There is also training for researchers in the network on how to evaluate and transfer research results.
Contest addressed to researchers in the network to fund and support innovative proposals that find solutions to issues related to accessibility to communication and information.
Activities held by researchers in the network at fairs, congresses and conferences to show the technologies and services created by the research groups.
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Researchers Maria Betulia Pedraza (Neolcyt) and Anna Matamala (TransMedia Catalonia) participate in a round table (alongside the business sector) on plain language as part of the Scientific Conference on Lexicography, Diachrony, and ELE.
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (Brazil)
Anna Matamala (TransMedia Catalonia) is taking part in the symposium with a keynote speech on the ATHENA project and the research conducted by her group. Additionally, she will participate in a round table discussion and a course on audio description.
Barcelona
Now in its third edition, the Green Digital Accessibility conference focuses on the urgent challenge of building a sustainable and inclusive digital future for all, exploring innovative research and real-world practices across technology, communication, environmental science, and education.
Online
This training capsule will teach researchers how to pitch successfully, so they can learn some tips and strategies when presenting their projects. Conducted by ARTV PR & Comms Studio, specialists in scientific communication. In Catalan.
