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TACCU

Tampere Accessibility Unit

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Making accessibility the new norm

Introduction

TACCU –Tampere Accessibility Unit is multidisciplinary unit conducting accessibility-related research and education at the Tampere Universities.

Our work is characterized by cutting-edge research, novel education contents as well as active collaboration with external stakeholders, such as associations and companies that work with accessibility.

With accessibility issues gaining more and more attention in current society, the field is also a source for abundant new job opportunities. We prepare future professionals who strive to create a digital world accessible for all.

Recent Activity

Russ Palmer ‘s livelong work on vibrosensoric approach gains recognition

Music Therapist and Vibroacoustic Therapy Practitioner Russ Palmer will be conferred Honorary Doctor at the University of Oulu in May. Palmer has lectured on sound studies courses at Tampere University, and he has designed study material for the Sustainable Digital Life Master’s program together with his wife, Dr Riitta Lahtinen. Palmer, as a deafblind person because of Usher Syndrome, has worked both in Finland and the UK and has been involved, for example, in the development of a portable music floor, which is known as the Tac-Tile Sounds System, at the University of Sheffield. He also lectures as a deafblind music therapist and is a performing musician with many recordings.
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