“UK’s first” dual-purpose walking stick with grabber launches
Complete Care Shop, an online provider of daily living aids, has unveiled the Freestyle Grab and Go, which it states is the UK’s first dual-purpose…
Discreet height- and sideways-adjustable washbasin launches that creates space in bathrooms
Manufacturer Pressalit has launched a new height- and sideways-adjustable washbasin that is designed to create space and accessibility in bathrooms. Matrix comes with a choice…
Video: Smart glasses introduce AI to provide virtual assistance for people with vision impairments
Envision, which creates wearable assistive technology for people who are blind or have vision impairments, has launched a powerful new feature on its smart glasses…
Reference design for assistive hearing device released for companies to create their own products
Cambridge software startup AudioTelligence is providing hearing aid and consumer electronics companies with a reference design for its new assistive hearing device, a tabletop remote…
Alarm handling software and digital home hub set to help providers ahead of digital switchover
Health and care technology firm Tunstall Healthcare has unveiled two new products to support health, housing, and social care providers through the digital transition and…
30 regional accents added to AAC software to give disabled people more choice and individuality
Smartbox Assistive Technology Grid Pad 10s Disabled people across the UK and Ireland who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) aids to speak now have…
Robust all-terrain and joystick-controlled powerchair launches
A new fully electric powered off-road wheelchair has been launched by all-terrain wheelchair firm Mountain Trike Company and vehicle adaptations specialist Steering Development. SDMotion Trike…
Four-wheel remote folding scooter launches for easy transportation
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched UltraFold, a new four-wheel folding mobility scooter designed to provide a “flawless fusion” of contemporary design, safety, comfort, and performance.…
Four in-situ slings launch that promise to be cost effective and facilitate better transfers
Moving and handling specialist Care & Independence has launched four new in-situ slings, which aim to provide a wider cost-effective choice for community equipment providers.…
Microsoft extends customisable 3D printed attachments to help people with limited dexterity grip pens
Revealed at the recent Ability Summit, Microsoft is expanding its 3D printed grips for pens for people with reduced mobility, launching a tool to help…