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Chartered Ergonomist and Human Factors Specialist, Ph.D., C.ErgHF, FCIEHF, MIHFES, Health Systems Learning & Research, St James's Hospital Dublin
This is a first for our Society and we are really excited to welcome Mark Cullen from St Michael's House Huge thanks to Tony Hoey for organising Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors IEA - International Ergonomics Association
🌟 Join Us for an Exciting Lunch N Learn Webinar, April 17th 2025! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the IHFES April 2025 Lunch N Learn webinar! 🎉 📅 Date: 17th April March 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:00 – 13:45 (Irish Time) 📍 Link to register here: https://lnkd.in/eth3tZ45 Title: The role of Human Factors and user-centered design in Intellectual Disability Speakers: Mark Cullen & St. Michael’s House Work Ability Project Mark Cullen is a dedicated student at St. Michael's House, currently enrolled in a Money Management course. As part of his diverse activities, Mark actively participates in the Workability sessions every week, where he assists with presentations. He's also excited to attend the launch of The Green Team initiative, which focuses on reducing energy waste by turning off lights. Mark's journey is a testament to the power of technology and determination. He navigates his world using an electric wheelchair and stays connected with friends and family through his tablet, using social media and phone calls. With a simple button on his desk, he independently controls his bedroom door, allowing him to move freely in and out of his room. One of the most remarkable aspects of Mark's life is his use of an eye tracker (iTobi) mounted on his wheelchair. This incredible device enables him to communicate, start conversations, and make friends using pre-written sentences. Marie Ward Mahnaz Sharafkhani, PhD Dr Joan Cahill Hector Diego E. Chiara Leva Cora McCaughan PhD Tony Hoey Paul Liston Emily O'Dowd Bridget Masterson Evidence-Based QUality Improvement and Patient Safety (EQUIPS) Research Network Centre for Innovative Human Systems (CIHS) #IHFES #LunchNLearn #Webinar #HumanFactors #Ergonomics #IrishHumanFactorsAndErgonomicsSociety