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The UTOPIA project (Usable Technology for Older People—Inclusive and Appropriate) is focused on developing effective methods for the early involvement of older people in the development of information technology-related products for people aged 60 and over, and on providing industry with tools to assist in the development of information technology products for such older people. An essential part of this methodology is building a diverse user base, forming a long-lasting partnership with older people, and developing approaches for effective interaction with this target user group. Our experiences with eliciting information from groups of older people about technology is described, together with a report on seminars for Scottish industry designed to raise an awareness of these issues.
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This work was carried out as part of the UTOPIA project funded by the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC). We would like to thank all organizations and individuals who participated in our research.
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Eisma, R., Dickinson, A., Goodman, J. et al. Early user involvement in the development of information technology-related products for older people. Univ Access Inf Soc 3, 131–140 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-004-0092-z
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