The deputy director of the Centre for Research in Information and Communication Technologies at the UDC, Javier Pereira Loureiro, recently participated in the ATIA 2025 Conference, held in Orlando, Florida, from 30 January to 1 February 2025,  both in presence and online.

The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA), a leader in assistive technology, improves the lives of people with disabilities through innovative solutions. Its annual conference brings together experts, professionals, educators and people with disabilities to share knowledge and advance an inclusive future.

In this context, Javier Pereira presented the ‘Talentos Inclusivos’ project, developed by CITIC in collaboration with ASPACE Coruña and the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT). The initiative encourages young people’s interest in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and raises awareness about disability, creating collaborative teams that solve technological challenges proposed by people with cerebral palsy.

Participation in ATIA 2025 allowed CITIC to share the project’s progress with the international community, highlighting the importance of inclusion and innovation in assisted technology. The event also facilitated the exchange of experiences and the creation of new collaborations to continue developing technological solutions that improve the lives of people with disabilities.