On behalf of the organizer of this conference and as Conference Chair, I invite you to participate in the 12th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED 2010), June 2-4. The event is devoted to the theme on “Sustainable Transport and Travel for All”. Besides, Pre-Conference Workshops and Technical Tours will be held in June 1 and Post-Conference Study Tours will be held from June 5 to 8, 2010.

         This is the second time that this conference series is being held in Asia The Hong Kong Society of Rehabilitation is proud to be the conference host. We wish to extend a warm welcome to all delegates, exhibitors and friends from all over the world to the vibrant city of Hong Kong – the Pearl of the Orient.

         TRANSED 2010 is proud to have a prestigious group of stakeholders in the International Steering Committee who provide us with guidance, advice and support. Membership of the Scientific Committee, consisting of internationally renowned researchers and practitioners, ensures the high quality of the technical program. A dynamic Local Organizing Committee, and its three sub-committees on Program, Exhibitions, and Communications & Marketing, is committed to deliver an exceptional conference cum exhibition on universal accessibility in transport and tourism.

         Please join us in living and enjoying the accessible Hong Kong experience.

Benny Cheung MBE,QGM,MA

Vice Chair, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation

Chair, International Steering Committee, TRANSED 2010