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SUMMARY:The Inspire Halloween Fest!
DESCRIPTION:Join us this October as we engage the community\, raise awareness\, and enhance the visibility of Inspire’s mission by creating a fun filled evening with live music and entertainment. Everybody is welcome! \nSpecial guests: Martina Borg\, Kapitlu Tlettax and Happydays Dance Studio will be performing throughout the evening to make the event even more memorable. \nTickets will include entrance to the event\, food\, one (1) drink token\, and activities for children. Access to the bouncy castle and face painting will be at a €5 donation. \nSo make sure to come in your scariest costume and join in the fun! \nMartina Borg \n \nMartina is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter and musician. She started playing piano at the age of 7\, and from there taught herself to play guitar\, ukulele\, cajon and very recently little bit of violin. From an early age Martina engaged in musical theatre\, performing and being on stage through telling stories through her music. One of Martina’s biggest moves to date was participating in XFactor Malta Season 4 as part of the duo Kelsie and Martina where they made it to the second live show. Martina has also been a backing vocalist for the renowned maltese artist Aidan during the opening for Gigi d’Alessio’s concert in Malta\, AIDAN The Show and Beerfest 2024. Last June\, Martina was also chosen to be part of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest songwriting camp where she worked with international producer Tom Oehler and composer Andreas Stone and local singer-songwriter Christina Magrin to create a song. This year Martina will be taking part in “Mumenti” as part of the musical theatre cast and has more projects in the pipeline for the end of this year and the upcoming year. \nKapitlu Tlettax \n \nKapitlu Tlettax is a Hip Hop duo formed by Joseph and Edward. They knew each other way back in 2013 on the school benches. In the summer of 2015 when they were drinking a glass of wine near the fresh sea\, Joseph and Edward were speaking about certain ideas and views so they decided to share their talents with the Maltese public and form Kapitlu Tlettax. This duo is interested in creating a style of hip hop which is a little rebellious and slightly satirical\, whilst having a sentimental element. Kabitlu Tlettax have made it to the finals in the L-Għanja tal-Poplu – Festival tal-Kanzuntta Maltija three times in the past few years. In 2016 they entered with their song ‘Tama’ featuring Shyli Cassar; in 2017 with the song ‘Antifona ta’ Mħabba’ with Ina Robinich and Dominic Cini; and lastly in 2023 with ‘Kreattivita tal-Pastizzi’. Lastly in 2022 they were finalists in Muzika Muzika with Danica Muscat and semi-finalists in 2023 Muzika Muzika with Julie Pomorski. \nHappydays Dance Studio \n \nThe Happydays Dance Studio is located in Marsakala. At the Happydays Dance Studio one can find four qualified dance teachers that are ready to teach different genres of dance including latin\, ballroom\, freestyle (modern)\, argentine tango & many more. The studio has a large parquet floor and mirrored walls. Students are given the opportunity to sit for yearly graded medal tests with the British Association Of Teachers Of Dancing\, to perform during shows and to also compete in local and overseas competitions. Happydays Dance Studio has also been invited to perform in many prestigious shows such as the August Moon Ball and Notte Bianca. The dance studio also collaborates with an Italian dance school so that the students are provided with varied learning opportunities and experiences. The welcoming atmosphere and the individual attention given to the students are what the Happydays Dance Studio are famous for. \n  \nMr.  Alfred –The Balancing Magician \nMr. ALFRED MIFSUD is known as the Balancing Magician from the beautiful Island of Malta\, since he combines balancing and magic in a singularly varied show. His skill in equlibrism is unique as he is able to balance with ease small objects such as fifty euro note and large ones such as a bicycle. Alfred was the first Maltese to take part in Demar Circus. Alfred joined two other circuses\, the first one in Pomezia and the second in Florence in Italy. He presented his magic to about 60 different schools in England\, Naples\, Spain\, Berlin\, Manchester\, Harrogate\, Malta \, Scotland and in Portugal. He took part in the first edition of Malta’s Got Talent receiving four yesses from the judges. During the Covid-19 he took part in online magic shows with the Magicians at The Moat. Mr. Alfred gave a lecture to the magicians members of the Magic Room. He also gave a lecture to his local magicians about his balancing. \n \n 
URL:https://inspire.org.mt/event/the-inspire-halloween-fest/
LOCATION:STAR Hall\, Inspire\, Zinzell Street\, Marsascala\, Malta
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SUMMARY:Stardust Gala
DESCRIPTION:For its inaugural event\, the Eden Leisure Foundation is hosting a special evening\, filled with divine food\, excellent wine\, music\, entertainment and more. \nAll proceeds of this event will go to Inspire’s new ‘Pathfinder’ Project. \nTickets:\nIndividuals – €100\nCorporate Tables – €1500 (10 pax) \nDiscover more about this lovely event here. \nELG STARDUST GALA – Auction Sheet \nInquire Booking \n  \nSPONSORS\n  \n                                                         \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n                                                               \n  \n                                                                    \n                                                                               
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LOCATION:InterContinental Malta\, St Julian's\, STJ3310\, Malta
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SUMMARY:Kayak for Charity: In Aid of Inspire Malta
DESCRIPTION:From Gela to Malta in the Footsteps of World War II Heroes \nIn 1943\, Malta played a pivotal role in the success of Operation Husky – the Allied invasion of Sicily. As part of this operation\, COPP (Combined Operations Pilotage Parties) commandos were deployed from submarines to carry out secret reconnaissance missions on enemy shores\, gathering critical geographical information to ensure the mission’s success. \nOne of the most remarkable stories of bravery during this time involved Lt. Brand and Lt. Smith. After their reconnaissance mission in Gela\, Sicily\, they found themselves stranded on enemy territory. With no way of returning by land\, they paddled a staggering 120 km for 37 hours through treacherous\, stormy seas to make their way back to Malta – a feat of determination and courage. \nThis year\, we are commemorating their bravery with the Kayak for Charity event. Led by Dorian Surname and Albert Surname\, this challenging kayak journey retraces their historic path\, crossing the same perilous seas\, in honor of these unsung heroes. \nBut it’s not just about remembering the past – it’s about making a positive impact in the present. The event aims to raise vital funds to support Inspire Malta\, an organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities and special needs. \nBy joining us\, you can show your support for both the courageous heroes of World War II and the ongoing work of Inspire Malta. Every donation\, every mile\, and every moment spent paddling in support will help make a difference. \nJoin us in this historic tribute and help us honor the legacy of Lt. Brand and Lt. Smith while supporting a great cause. Together\, we can make waves of change!
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SUMMARY:Smart Tools for Strong Lives Conference
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence and innovative technologies are rapidly taking over every aspect of our lives. But can these inventions be a chance to increase inclusion and offer equal opportunities for persons with disabilities? \nIn this conference\, we bring together users\, professionals\, researchers\, and developers of assistive tools that are designed to help persons with disabilities. We want to discuss the future of assistive tools\, how they can help people with disabilities lead more independent lives\, and what problems and risks might be associated with them. \n  \n \n  \nJay Giddens\nJay Giddens has over 30 years of experience in sales and has spent the past 18 years working in education technology\, supporting schools\, colleges\, and universities with accessibility solutions. At ReadSpeaker\, he has helped make text-to-speech technology more widely available to students who need support with reading. \nGrowing up with dyslexia in the 1970s and 80s\, Jay Giddens experienced firsthand the challenges of being taught through traditional linear learning methods that did not work for everyone. This experience has shaped his passion for raising awareness of neurodiversity and promoting alternative ways of learning that allow more people to thrive. Through his speaking and podcast Thick No More\, Jay Giddens shares his personal journey and advocates for better understanding and support for those who learn differently. \n\n\n\n  \nHoracio Saggion\n \nHoracio Saggion is chair in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Information & Communication Technologies\, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)\, Barcelona\, Spain. He was appointed by UPF in 2010 as a Ramón y Cajal research fellow from the Spanish Ministry of Science and he was promoted to full professor in 2021. Horacio is director of the TALN Natural Language Processing Group where he works in several areas of Natural Language Processing (NLP) automatic text summarization\, text simplification\, NLP for Sign Languages\, information extraction\, figurative language\, sentiment analysis and related topics.  His work combines symbolic and statistical techniques.  Since his arrival he has obtained funding to carry out his research from different national and international organizations Ministerio de Industria\, Turismo y Comercio (Proyecto Simplext 2010-2013)\, Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad\, and the European Commission (FP7\, CIP\, H2020\, Horizon Europe).  He also collaborates with the industry through contracts\, projects and Doctoral PhDs. Horacio is the project coordinator of the Horizon Europe funded project iDEM – Innovative and Inclusive Democratic Spaces for Deliberation and Participation – and principal co-investigator in the AI-BOOST project  and principal investigator of IDEAL  inclusive Democratic Engagement and Language Technologies in Europe. \n\n  \nProf. Richard Mills\nDr Richard Mills is the Head of Research and Clinical Support and Associate Consultant\, AT-Autism\, London. He is also a Research Fellow in the dept of Psychology\, University of Bath\, and visiting Professor at Taisho University\, Tokyo\, Japan: Senior Research Fellow and visiting Scholar\, Bond University\, Queensland\, Australia. Dr Richard Mills holds other positions as a Consultant\, Autism Resource Centre (ARC) Singapore; Advisor: Government of Jersey CI: and as Research Associate\, Centre for Practice Innovation\, Scottish Autism and Consultant to the National Centre for Neurodiversity\, Scotland. He also has a long association and strong connection with Malta. In the early 1990’s he became an adviser to the Eden Foundation\, and in more recent years the Inspire Foundation\, where he chairs the Research and Innovation Council. He is an Editor of ‘Autism the International Journal of Research and Practice’ Sage\, and ‘Advances in Autism’ Emerald. He is a member of the Westminster Autism Commission and a trustee the John and Lorna Wing Foundation. For twenty-five years Richard was with the National Autistic Society\, London\, UK\, as Director of Services\, and later Director of Research\, a joint appointment with Research Autism\, London. His current research and practice interests are in programme and service evaluation\, autism and mental health\, forensic issues\, in particular cybercrime\, and in behaviours of concern- the Synergy programme. He is a lead on the SPELL framework programme in conjunction with the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent. He has authored numerous scientific articles. \n\n\n\n  \nBryom\nBryom is an AI-powered productivity and wellbeing platform designed especially for neurodivergent individuals\, including people with autism and ADHD. The platform helps users manage daily life\, tasks\, and emotional wellbeing through an adaptive AI assistant\, gamified systems\, and personalized tools. Bryom’s goal is to make everyday life more manageable and empowering by turning structure\, support\, and self-development into an engaging and accessible experience. \n \nAlexander Snellman – Co-Founder\nAlexander Snellman is a co-founder of Bryom and founder of Artificial Innovations Oy. He focuses on product vision\, AI-driven innovation\, and building technology that improves everyday life for neurodivergent individuals. Alexander is passionate about combining artificial intelligence\, design\, and psychology to create tools that help people manage tasks\, reduce overwhelm\, and unlock their potential. \nHenrik Snellman – Co-Founder\nHenrik Snellman is a co-founder of Bryom and works on strategic development and operations. He plays a key role in shaping the platform’s growth\, partnerships\, and long-term vision. Henrik focuses on building systems and partnerships that allow Bryom to scale internationally while staying aligned with its mission of supporting neurodivergent communities. \nJani Sundqvist – Co-Founder\nJani Sundqvist is a co-founder of Bryom and contributes to the technical development and architecture of the platform. He works on building the systems that power Bryom’s AI features and user experience. Jani is passionate about developing technology that provides practical support and meaningful improvements in everyday life. \n  \nDr Bryan Boyle\, “From Prompting to Participation: Designing LLM-Based/AI Powered Assistive Apps for Children Living with Chronic Conditions”\n \nDr. Bryan Boyle is a Lecturer and Program Director at the School of Clinical Therapies at University College Cork. A CORU-registered occupational therapist\, his work sits at the intersection of assistive technology\, technology design\, and artificial intelligence\, with a focus on enhancing participation and inclusion for people with disabilities. Dr. Boyle has a multidisciplinary background in occupational therapy and computer science\, and his research emphasises user-centred and participatory design approaches. He has particular expertise in the development and evaluation of assistive technologies for children and young people\, including those with neurodevelopmental conditions. Drawing upon a background in Assistive Technology service delivery both in Ireland and at the Mada Qatar Assistive Technology Centre\, his work explores the application of emerging technologies such as virtual reality\, smart devices\, and AI-enabled systems to support communication\, learning\, and independence. Dr. Boyle contributes to advancing inclusive and accessible technology design across health and educational contexts. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nMs Milagros Costabel\n \nMilagros Costabel is a freelance journalist\, speaker\, and accessibility advocate. A recent graduate of Harvard University\, where she studied government with a focus on AI\, human cognition\, and the ethical dilemmas emerging technologies pose\, she is a Youth Advisory Board member for UN-Habitat and has written about assistive technology for the BBC\, Business Insider\, and Slate. Milagros is currently on a mission to visit 30+ countries with her guide dog\, Indio — exploring how AI and assistive technology are reshaping mobility\, independence\, and travel for blind people\, for better and for worse. \n  \n  \nDr Louis John Camilleri\n \nI am an Educational Psychologist\, researcher\, and lecturer at the University of Malta\, where I coordinate the Masters in Access to Education – Inclusive Schools and Communities program and contribute to various educational courses.  I hold a PhD in Psychology from the University of Bath\, where I focused on engaging with the autism community and supporting autistic children and adults through digitally-mediated interventions. I also hold a Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology from the University of East London. With experience as both a Lecturer and an Educational Psychologist\, my work focuses on inclusive education and supporting neurodivergent learners. I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society\, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK)\, and a Warranted Psychologist in Malta. My teaching and research are dedicated to advancing inclusive practices\, fostering equitable learning environments\, and enhancing development opportunities for all learners. \n \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\nAgenda\n\n\n08:00 – 09:00\nWelcome coffee and registration\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30\nWelcome addresses\n\n\n09:30 – 10:00\nOpening speech\, \nProf. Dr. Richard Mills\, AT-Autism London\n\n\n\n\nInclusion in Your Pocket: Apps for Accessibility and Independence \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:20\niDEM app – breaking linguistic barriers for an inclusive democracy – presentation \nProf. Dr. Horacio Saggion\, Universitat Pompeu Fabra\n\n\n\n10:20 – 10:30\niDEM app – breaking linguistic barriers for an inclusive democracy – trial and discussion \nProf. Dr. Horacio Saggion\, Universitat Pompeu Fabra\, Spain\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:50\nBryom planner app for neurodivergent minds – presentation \nMr Alexander Snellman\, Mr Henrik Snellman\, Mr Jani Sundqvist\, Bryom\, Finland\n\n\n\n10:50 – 11:00\nBryom planner app for neurodivergent minds – trial and discussion \nMr Alexander Snellman\, Mr Henrik Snellman\, Mr Jani Sundqvist\, Bryom\, Finland\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15\nMovement and discussion break\n\n\n11:15 – 11:35\nStories Online For Autism (SOFA) \nApp – presentation \nDr. Louis John Camilleri\, Faculty of Education\, University of Malta\n\n\n\n11:35 – 11:45\nStories Online For Autism (SOFA) \nApp – trial and discussion \nDr. Louis John Camilleri\, Faculty of Education\, University of Malta\n\n\n\nAssistive Technology in Action: Stories from Users\n\n\n11:45 – 12:15\nPanel discussion involving persons with lived experience \nChair: Dr Vickie Gauci\, Disability Studies\, University of Malta\n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:00\nLunch break\n\n\nAfternoon workshops on assistive technologies\n\n\n13:00 – 13:20\nAssistive technologies for blind persons \nMs Milagros Costabel\, freelancer and blind advocate\, Uruguay\n\n\n\n13:20 – 13:30\nAssistive technologies for blind persons – \nQ & A \nMs Milagros Costabel\, freelancer and blind advocate\, Uruguay\n\n\n\n13:30 – 13:50\nFrom Prompting to Participation: Designing LLM-Based/AI Powered Assistive Apps for Children Living with Chronic Conditions \nDr Bryan Boyle\, University College Cork\, Ireland\n\n\n\n13:50 – 14:00\nFrom Prompting to Participation: Designing LLM-Based/AI Powered Assistive Apps for Children Living with Chronic Conditions – \nQ & A \nDr Bryan Boyle\, University College Cork\, Ireland\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:20\nAI\, Accessibility and the Human Story: Making Inclusion Real \nMr Jay Giddens\, ReadSpeaker\n\n\n\n14:20 – 14:30\nAI\, Accessibility and the Human Story: Making Inclusion Real – Q & A \nMr Jay Giddens\, ReadSpeaker\n\n\n\n14:30 – 14:45\nClosing remarks\n\n\n14:45 – 15:15\nCoffee\, discussions and social networking\n\n\n\n  \n 
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