New assistive mouse adaptor to allow people with tremors to operate computer devices
For people whose hands shake severely (tremors), it is difficult for them to operate a computer mouse or touchscreen device. To combat this issue, CSS…
Cooling cushion allows woman to play sports more comfortably
Gemma Lumsdaine, 20, has cerebral palsy which makes it difficult for her to regulate the temperature of her body. However, since using the wheelAIR backrest…
UCL awarded millions to improve accessibility of assistive technology for disabled people
To make assistive equipment more accessible to people with disabilities, the Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub at University College London (UCL) has been awarded £10…
Government’s strategy and multi-million-pound investment to make transport network fully accessible
Released by the Department for Transport on 25th July, the Government has set out plans and a multi-million-pound budget to improve accessibility across all modes…
Disability influencer joins wheelAIR to spread awareness about disability and accessibility
Model, athlete and influencer Samanta Bullock has joined WheelAIR as the company’s second brand ambassador to spread awareness of disability, accessibility and keeping disability products…
The OT’s Perspective: How we can help enable children, young people and families
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence Paediatric occupational therapy is hugely important, and when OTs and manufacturers work from the same page, they can change lives, writes…
The OT’s Perspective: Dressing without stressing
How to help your clients to dress in a way that allows them to live independently and have a sense of identity. Stuart Barrow, Promoting…
The OT’s Perspective: Are you sitting comfortably?
What retailers need to know about providing furniture for people with disabilities and those that require homecare… Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence As an Occupational Therapist,…
The OT’s Perspective: What to consider when it comes to access at home and the public arena
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence When it comes to helping people with disabilities get around, the world has changed A LOT in the last few years.…
Research underlines the need for innovative technologies to help people with restricted mobility
An international study has found that outdated technology can cause problems for wheelchair users, such as pain and frustration, and highlights the need for new…