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The EU4ALL vision of accessibilty is holistic, including not only the user needs, but also the context in which the user is accessing the information as well as the devices used for that purpose. Consequently, various professional approaches and requirements are analysed |
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Legal and political frameworks as well as socio-economic considerations enfold considerable impact on the accessibility of lifelong learning. These contexts are equally integrated into the work on the EU4ALL system. |
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Political, legal and socio-economic considerations as well as the current uptake of e-learning technologies at higher education instutions are shaping the potential market for the EU4ALL architecture. |
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The main purpose of EU4ALL is to develop a flexible, open, standards-based architecture to support the LLL paradigm in higher education institutions, providinig accessible lifelong learning (ALL) services for people with disabilities and the elderly. |
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A major task within EU4ALL is the definition of the requirements of the users of the system to be created as well as the related services that will be required to support lifelong learners with special needs. |