EXCLUSIVE: AI doing wonders for communication – Especially for disabled people
Doug Lear, an assistive technology specialist at Northwest Ergonomics, discusses how AI is helping people with disabilities or recovering from injuries communicate, study, and work.…
Deaf university student wins international competition to design unique hearing tech jewellery
Gargi Agrawalla, a final-year Product Design and Technology student at Loughborough University, has won an international competition to design jewellery for use with cochlear implants…
Modern ‘bike-style’ mobility scooter launches to tackle stigmas around mobility aid use
Sunrise Medical, a global specialist in assistive mobility solutions, has launched a new, stylish mobility scooter that is designed to address stigmas and misconceptions surrounding…
Social care leaders to be trained to use assistive tech to free up staff time and facilitate independent living
Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that care leaders will be trained to use…
New Trusted DFG Assessor course equips professionals with assessment skills and in-depth understanding of the DFG process
Foundations, the national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies in England, has recently developed and launched its Trusted DFG Assessor Course.…
Discreet watch with eight vibrating or audible alarms for daily reminders launches
Pivotell, an assistive technology firm specialising in reminders and pill dispensers, has newly launched the Pivotell 8 Alarm Watch, which is designed for medication reminders…
Successful AI pilot at two councils reduces administrative work that OTs need to perform
Richmond upon Thames Council and Wandsworth Council have completed a breakthrough voice AI pilot that helped them to manage their occupational therapy waiting lists and…
Scottish Government announces £10m funding for Changing Places toilets
The Scottish Government has announced £10 million funding over the next two years to create around 150 Changing Places toilets for disabled people across Scotland.…
Professionals involved in the delivery of the DFG invited to important summit about housing adaptations
Foundations, the national body for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) and home improvement agencies in England, has announced its 2025 DFG High-Cost Adaptations Summit, which…
EXCLUSIVE: TECquity – Inclusion in technology-enabled care
Dr. Matthew Ford, Research Analyst at the Social Care Institute for Excellence Dr. Matthew Ford, Research Analyst at the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE),…