£800,000 grant aims to improve access to wheelchairs for those with spinal cord injuries
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), which works to support people with spinal cord injuries and remove barriers, has been awarded an £800,000 grant from the…
New digital auditing tool aims to ensure web content is accessible for everyone
Zengenti, the creator of headless content management system Contensis, has launched its new accessible site improvement platform, Insytful, in an effort to ensure web content is universally accessible for all.…
Let’s Get It Clear: Are they safe to drive a powered wheelchair?
Figure 5. The i-Drive® VR Driving Simulator in use with a Virtual Reality headset People have been denied a powered wheelchair because it has been…
Case study: Adjustable table makes classroom activities accessible for young wheelchair user
A student at Loxdale Primary School in the West Midlands is now able to get fully involved in class activities thanks to her Ropox Vision…
Older people at risk of being forced into residential care due to massive delays in making adaptations to homes
Age UK has published a report that highlights the “shocking” delays many older and disabled people face waiting for councils to install home aids and…
Event will discuss key challenges affecting assessment and delivery of DFGs for children and families
Foundations is hosting the DFG Children Summit this summer, which offers the chance for dedicated professionals to debate solutions to the key challenges currently affecting…
Let’s Get It Clear: Appearance matters
Figure 5. A wheelchair does not need to look like a mobility device Client compliance has often been a challenge for many clinicians. In this…
EXCLUSIVE: How mobility furniture is innovating – beautiful yet functional pieces that fit easily in the home
Luke Sartain is the CEO of SpotDif, a new comparison service that helps individuals discover hearing aids and mobility solutions. An expert in the needs…
75% of professionals are concerned there are disabled children living without essential equipment
A new report from Newlife has painted a worrying picture that there are a growing number of disabled children being let down due to a…
Welsh council launches digital telecare service
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s telecare service has launched its new digital alarm-receiving centre platform. Caerphilly Careline provides a telecare service to residents in the Caerphilly…