Hospital charity funds £17k worth of state-of-the-art feeding equipment for MND patients
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity has funded £17,000 worth of cutting-edge assistive technologies to give local residents with motor neurone disease (MND) greater independence, confidence, and…
Video: Australian uni develops 3D sensor bracelet to give back control to people with limited dexterity
Credit: University of Sydney Researchers at the University of Sydney are developing low-cost, cutting-edge assistive technology bracelet to allow people with hand impairment to easily…
Customised powerchair helps ‘human-cyborg’ on his inspiring journey to overcome MND
A bespoke Permobil powerchair has played a pivotal role in scientist and robotics expert Dr Peter Scott-Morgan’s incredible journey as he explores and adopts the…
Artist with MND who paints with her eyes voices support for Lifelites and Eyegaze tech
A lady with Motor Neurone Disease has been able to paint with her eyes and communicate with others thanks to life-changing assistive technology Eyegaze. Sarah…
How choosing the right toilet can achieve positive health outcomes for clients
Changing a client’s toilet can contribute towards providing a positive health outcome for a raft of health problems, says accessible toileting specialist Closomat. According to…
Newly-launched AAC software to offer individuals with communication difficulties a suitable solution as their needs change
Assistive technology company Smartbox has recently launched its Alpha Core software, which is a text-based AAC vocabulary designed to help disabled people with changing needs…
New multifunction forehead device launches following OTs’ and rehab specialists’ feedback
Gel Ovations Europe has launched its new Multifunction Forehead Stabiliser for clients with Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neurone Disease, Huntington’s Disease, spinal injury and other conditions…
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.…
High dependency chair delivered to man with Motor Neurone Disease after being stuck on NHS waiting list
NRS Healthcare has given a high dependency chair to a young man living with Motor Neurone Disease, free of charge, after discovering he had been…
Innovative sleep system transforms child’s sleep
A 5-year-old boy, who is profoundly disabled and has complex needs, has been given his first full night’s sleep after using a pioneering new sleep…