Event demonstrates assistive tech for blind and partially sighted people in Northern Ireland
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) recently showcased assistive technology products for blind and partially sighted people at its Technology for Life Fair in Northern…
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…
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…
Clinical webinar series to focus on bathroom grading activities to maximise outcomes for users
Accessible toilet installer Closomat has launched its 2024 clinical webinar series called ‘Grading bathroom activities for age appropriate occupations’. The one-hour webinar session aims to…
Healthcare and assistive tech professionals invited to enter coveted industry awards
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has announced the return of its awards dinner for 2024, which celebrates excellence within the healthcare and assistive technology…
Virtual training sessions to help retailers better understand wetroom product specifications
Wetroom manufacturer Impey has announced 2024 dates for its free online ‘We Are Wetrooms’ training programme, which helps installers, retailers, plumbers, tilers, and merchant counter…
New course accredits independent living retailers to assess for home adaptations equipment
Trusted Assessing and Care Training (TACT) is working in partnership with the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) to launch a new course designed for retailers…
Roadshows across Somerset to measure and assess attendees for properly fitted slippers to reduce falls
In a move to improve the safety and well-being of ageing adults in Somerset, NHS Somerset, in partnership with Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP),…
Innovative tech that could help detect falls while maintaining privacy debuts at CES 2024
New technology that can provide a non-intrusive way of alerting that somebody has had a fall made its debut at CES 2024. It is new…
13 CES 2024 award-winning assistive tech innovations for healthcare professionals to know about
Credit: Consumer Technology Association A glove that stabilises hand tremors, a smart belt that helps people with vision impairments to navigate the environment around them,…