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Development of Social-Haptic Communication in the Netherlands

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Abstract

Following the inspiring Hapticconf conference in Venice in September 2023, we would like to contribute by sharing our experience. In our contribution, we would like to highlight two key aspects: firstly, the role of experts by experience in the development of SHC in the Netherlands, and secondly, the materials we have developed for the SHC training courses we offer.


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Submitted: March 20, 2025 | Accepted: Oct. 23, 2025 | Published Feb. 2, 2026 | Language: en

Keywords Inclusive communication • Social-Haptic Communication (SHC) • Netherlands • Experts by experience • SHC training materials

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