Technology for Inclusion and Participation for All: Recent Achievements and Future Directions

This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 18th biennial AAATE Conference on Technology for Inclusion and Participation for All: Recent Achievements and Future Directions, AAATE 2025, which took place in Nicosia, Cyprus, during September 10-12, 2025. The 107 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 224 submissions.

This collection of papers explores the intersection of advanced technologies, accessibility, and inclusion across education, healthcare, and the workplace. It emphasizes the development and implementation of assistive technologies to support individuals with diverse needs, particularly those with cognitive, sensory, and mobility impairments, and older adults.

The key topics explored are as follows:

· · · · · · · · Cultural and social inclusion: Promoting inclusive experiences in public spaces like museums through co-design and emerging technologies.