MATS Centre Launch 2024

THE LAUNCH

The official launch of a hub for research, education and impact in the disability space at Monash, the MATS (Monash Assistive Technology and Society) Centre is leading the development and adoption of life-changing technologies. Engaging with government, philanthropic and disability sector-Enterprise.  

ABOUT THE CENTRE

The MATS Centre brings together more than 100 researchers and educators across Monash including the Faculty of IT’s Inclusive Technologies Research Lab and researchers from the Faculties of Arts, Education,  Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Engineering, Business and the Monash School of Business and the Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living Research Centre.

HONORABLE GUESTS

• Professor Susan Elliott AM, Provost and Senior Vice-President
• Professor Ann Nicholson, Dean, Faculty of Information Technology
• Professor Katie Stevenson, Dean, Faculty of Arts
  
  

SPEAKERS

• Dr Meredith Prain, National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence - Deafblind at Able Australia
  Dr Meredith Prain is passionate about communication access and inclusion and fostering high quality interactions with people with complex communication needs. She currently works as the National Head of Research and Centre of Excellence – Deafblind with Able Australia, chairs the International Communication Rights Alliance, and is a board member of Deafblind Australia and Vice President of Deafblind International. Meredith has a severe vision impairment, and is a keen yogi and musician.
  
• More speakers to be announced. 

EVENT FORMAT

Hybrid

• In person - G03 Event Space, Building 63, 25 Exhibition Walk, Clayton VIC - Faculty of Information Technology 
• Online - Via Zoom (Link to be provided prior to event)
• Auslan interpreters can be provided, please contact mats-contact@monash.edu to arrange or to indicate other accessibility needs.
  

ACCESSIBILITY

This event offers accessibility via wheelchair access and with closed captioning available. Additionally, an Auslan interpreter can be provided with notice given. Please contact mats-contact@monash.edu to arrange this or to indicate other accessibility needs.

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