Microsoft expands free app for people with vision impairments to Android devices
Technology giant Microsoft has launched the newest version of Seeing AI, a free app that narrates the world for people with vision impairments through their…
Video: Alder Hey launches children’s “hospital of the future” with hybrid digital health platform
Creating a "hospital without walls", Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has launched a ground-breaking digital platform that aims to revolutionise the way in which…
Futuristic remote tech is empowering a “revolution” in stroke rehab at home
Thanks to a “technological revolution” in stroke rehabilitation, stroke recoveries could now take a smoother path, with a new interactive health system from Evolv offering…
Innovative smart cane joins accessibility programme to improve lives of visually impaired people
WeWALK, an innovative smart cane designed for people who are blind or with low vision, has joined Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility programme to accelerate WeWALK’s…
How organisations are showing their support for disabled people during Purple Tuesday
With the announcement that more than 2,500 organisations are taking part in this year’s Purple Tuesday, organisations and stores from a range of sectors have…
Innovative monitors to transform clinical workflow and enhance patient outcomes across the NHS
Diagnostic device specialist Hill-Rom has launched the Welch-Allyn Connex range of monitors to help caregivers detect the early signs of patient deterioration and provide a…
Microsoft announces AI for Accessibility grant winners to drive worldwide inclusivity for disabled people
Seven new recipients of Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility grants have been revealed, working towards a common goal of using AI-powered technology to make the world…
Clever eye-controlled wheelchair system launches for people with neuromuscular diseases
Credit: GeekWire A new system has been launched for disabled people with restricted mobility called the Independence Drive, which allows people to move their wheelchair…
Charity’s partnership with industry giants makes gaming accessible at children’s hospital
The AbleGamers Foundation, a charity which aims to give people with disabilities the opportunity to game, has teamed up with numerous industry giants to donate…
New games controller aimed at people with disabilities
Image credit: Xbox Following a report that claims one in three people are unable to play video games due to inaccessibility, a new games controller…