Reports on the second congress organised by TIDE, Technology Initiative for Disabled and Elderly People, a Community Programme dealing with subjects that were part of the European Union's Fourth Framework Programme of research technological development and demonstrations.

This work reports on the third congress organized by TI(Technology Initiative for the integration of Disabled and Elderly people). This publication covers: accessibility and design for all; users and user empowerment and involvement; and assistive technology research and development.

Successful transition from school to adult life has always been difficult for people with disabilities, especially in the area of employment. The vast majority of people with disabilities are either unemployed or underemployed with low wages and few benefits, and many governments are struggling to find a way of providing employment and benefits to people with disabilities without creating disincentives to work. This book provides strategies and ideas for improving the lives of people with disabilities, exploring new ways of enabling a successful transition to an integrated adult working life...