Best and worst European capital cities for disabled travellers revealed
Looking at accessibility from a disabled traveller’s perspective, a new study has revealed the best and worst European capital cities in terms of accessibility. Price…
Could assistive tech transform the social care sector?
Learning disability charity Hft has partnered with Tunstall Healthcare, a specialist in connected healthcare solutions, to release a new report on how assistive technology can…
Almost 300,000 disabled pensioners relieved from unnecessary PIP reassessments
Announced today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), unnecessary reassessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are being scrapped for around 290,000 disabled pensioners…
Seven life-changing assistive tech innovations recognised at annual awards
National charity Remap has celebrated seven assistive technology solutions at its 2019 awards event, highlighting bespoke solutions that have transformed the lives of disabled people.…
Annual disability awareness event returns to support thousands of people with disabilities
Celebrating its 28th anniversary, the annual Disability Awareness Day (DAD) will return on the 14th July 2019, supporting hundreds of thousands of disabled people, their…
Prime Minister launches new drive to break down barriers faced by disabled people
Announced yesterday by Prime Minister Theresa May, injustices faced by disabled people in the workplace, at home and in the community will be addressed through…
Disability charity says technology is key to bridging disability employment gap
Greater access to life-changing technology must be prioritised if the Government is to reach its target of getting one million more disabled people into employment…
Innovative tech allows disabled people to change the TV channel using their eyes
US cable giant Comcast has announced a new feature for its customers that enables people with physical disabilities to change the channel, set a recording…
Council launches new seamless service to provide better support for people with learning disabilities
Image: Flintshire Council Flintshire Council, based in Wales, has announced a new service for people with learning disabilities called North Wales Together, which aims to…
Blue Badge scheme overhaul set to benefit people with hidden disabilities
Announced by the Department for Transport and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, people with less visible disabilities are set to benefit from…