The Assistive Technology Laboratory (AT Lab) was established in September 2022 at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences. Its founding was a key activity of the ATTEND project.
The AT Lab conducts teaching, scientific research, clinical, professional, and advisory activities in the assessment, procurement, implementation, and adaptation of assistive technology.
Through practical classroom activities, students develop essential skills for their future professional work, particularly in applying assistive technology when working with children with developmental difficulties, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.
In addition to supporting the Educational Rehabilitation study programme, the Laboratory organises various educational activities for students, persons with disabilities, and practitioners, including workshops, digital tool applications, and equipment demonstrations.
The AT Lab collaborates with educational and healthcare institutions, associations, and university entities to implement scientific and professional research and projects. One of the Lab’s core missions is raising public awareness about the importance of assistive technology in improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Head of the Laboratory: Prof. Renata Pinjatela, PhD
The Laboratory’s associates:
- Mateja Vukašinec, mag. rehab. educ.
- Ivana Vinceković, mag. rehab. educ. (PhD student in Prevention Science and Disability Studies)
AT Lab's activities in projects:
- Institutional Research Project: "Digital and Assistive Technology in the Application of Expressive Art Therapies for Persons with Motor Disorders" (IIP-10-ART-DIGI)
Project Lead: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
Project Manager: Prof. Renata Martinec, PhD
Duration: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029 - Project: "Enhanced Tools for Creating Equal Opportunities in Education for Pupils with Disabilities – ATTEND"
Project Lead: Carnet
Project Manager for ERF: Assoc. Prof. Renata Pinjatela, PhD
Duration: July 1, 2021 – April 30, 2024
E-mail: atlab@erf.unizg.hr
Social networks: Facebook