EXCLUSIVE: Clear pavement parking guidance will make pavements safer and more accessible for all
Vaila Morrison, stairlift and home lift company Stannah’s inclusive design expert Vaila Morrison, stairlift and home lift company Stannah’s inclusive design expert, discusses the importance,…
Research reveals people’s top nine priorities for TEC
A study examining what people really want from technology-enabled care (TEC) services and devices has identified the nine things they value most but do not…
OTs can view new modern-looking indoor and outdoor mobility scooter at Naidex
Mobility equipment supplier TGA will be unveiling a new mobility scooter with “fresh looks” at Naidex 2024, the WHILL R, which attending occupational therapists (OTs)…
Updated government guidelines outline what a “not in a class” mobility scooter or powerchair is
The UK Government has updated its guidance about the different classes of mobility scooters and powerchairs, with a new section describing what a “not in…
New smart glasses tech enables disabled people to control assistive devices more accurately
AAVAA, which specialises in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for enhanced accessibility, has launched new assistive technology that incorporates into existing smart glasses to give the…
Innovative cane designed for hiking launches for blind and partially sighted people
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched the All-Terrain Cane (ATC) from AwareWolf Gear, which aims to change the game for blind…
Microsoft announces launch of personalised natural-sounding voice tech for those with speech disabilities
On 7 March 2024, Microsoft kicked off its 14th Ability Summit, a free virtual annual event that brings together thought leaders to discuss the future…
Let’s Get It Clear: What’s in an ‘assembly’, and what should we call the components?
Figure 1. PSD Pad and PSD Supporting Structure When you order an ‘assembly’ to fit onto your assistive technology device such as onto a wheelchair,…
Competition winner receives assistive tech bundle for her school
In a bid to foster creativity and awareness surrounding assistive technology (AT), Aventido recently hosted a nationwide competition inviting primary school children to design their…
Spring Budget 2024: Key points at a glance for the assistive tech sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt Yesterday (6 March 2024), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled the Spring Budget 2024, which sets out the…