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Fourth Workshop of the ETNA Thematic Network on ICT-based Assistive Technology Start: 09/07/2012 08:49 End: 10/07/2012 18:49 The overall goal of the ETNA thematic network is to establish a European Web Portal able to provide information on assistive products based on ICT (information and communication technologies) and e-accessibility solutions which are available in Europe, and on related organizations and services. This meeting is the fourth of the six workshops scheduled within the ETNA project. Organized as satellite event to the ICCHP 2012 Conference, the 13th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs - Linz, Austria ICCHP focuses on all aspects related to Assistive Technologies (AT) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for people with disabilities. According changes in awareness and understanding of disability as well as social and legal frameworks, driven by Disability Rights and Independent Living Movements led to what is known as eAccessibility, Universal Design or eInclusion.