Toyota showcases ‘mobility products of the future’ to support ageing population and provide greater freedom
Designed to meet the needs of those with reduced mobility, Toyota has showcased its “production-ready” battery electric vehicles (BEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show,…
Online prize draw launches for bespoke seating system worth £2,000
Children’s charity the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust (FTCT) has launched an online prize draw in conjunction with Specialised Orthotic Services (SOS), a supplier of…
New mobility service model to revolutionise independent travel for people with mobility needs across the globe
Helping provide hassle-free transportation for people with reduced mobility, a new innovative mobility service model is looking to transform travel for mobility device users by…
Ground-breaking clinical trial at hospital uses robotic tech to teach people how to walk again
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is leading a revolutionary clinical trial at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, which will help patients regain their…
New wet room and shower range looks to offer more inclusive style for OTs and clients
Accessibility solutions specialist AKW has extended its stylish Onyx wet room and shower range to include a new ergonomic wash basin and matte black fixed…
Wimbledon features quad division for the first time for athletes with upper and lower limb impairments
Credit: AELTC/Florian Eisele Showcasing greater inclusivity in sports, 2019’s Wimbledon Championships will see the inauguration of the quad wheelchair division, with leading quad wheelchair players…
Free app launched in Portsmouth to help people with reduced mobility easily plan their travel routes
Announced by Portsmouth City Council, a new free app called Route4U has been launched, enabling Portsmouth residents with mobility needs to plan their travel routes…
People with mobility issues set to benefit from pioneering rehabilitative wearable devices
The lives of thousands of people with mobility issues could be transformed thanks to ground-breaking research by scientists at the University of Bristol. The FREEHAB…
Government says new transport tech must focus on accessibility for older and disabled people
Aurrigo self-driving pod Helping to overcome difficult or inaccessible travel for those with mobility needs, the UK Government has said that new modes of transport…
New proposition to alter NHS short-term wheelchair provision policy in Scotland
Labour’s Jackie Baillie is calling for the NHS to provide wheelchairs to people in Scotland with short-term mobility needs, changing the NHS’ current six-month policy.…