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…
People with mobility or memory needs to stay warm during winter with smart home heating system
A new multi-room system allowing people to change the temperature of individual rooms has been launched by Drayton to help those with mobility or memory…
New prosthetic leg transforms woman’s life
Whether it’s climbing up the side of the O2 Arena in Greenwich or scaling the heights of a treetop assault course, nothing is too big…
Assistive dining device wins prestigious international award
A robotic dining device called Obi, from DESiN LLC, has won a gold award in the ‘Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Products’ category at the Medical…
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: Powerchairs – The key things you need to consider
Stuart Barrow, Promoting Independence If you recall, a couple of months ago I wrote about mobility scooters and some of the key questions that we…
The OT’s Perspective: What the heck is AAC?!
Stuart Barrow looks at how Augmentative and Alternative Communication can change lives for the better and how to interact with customers who may have communication…
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.…