The Project ImPaCT in Europe – Improving Person Centred Technology in Europe is a networking project in the field of ICT co-financed by the European Commission Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme. The project has started on 1st January 2009 and will last for 36 months.
The objective of the ImPaCT in Europe network is to “accelerate the effective participation of target groups at risk of exclusion and improving their quality of life” as outlined in the European i2010 initiative on e-Inclusion by stimulating the effective use of ICT-enabled services and providing competence building opportunities for the end users of Person Centred Technology (PCT) via education and training services.
PCT is defined as incorporating technologies that are used to support an individual or their carer to attain greater control in achieving independence and safety. It includes Electronic Assistive Technologies, Environmental Controls, Telecare, Telehealth and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The overall aim of the ImPaCT partnership is to facilitate the development and implementation of Person Centred Technology for the benefit of key stakeholders within the health and social care sectors in Europe, namely service providers, care staff and most importantly end users. All of the activities of the network will involve and empower the end user of the technology to evaluate its effect on their daily lives.
