Microsoft expands free app for people with vision impairments to Android devices
Technology giant Microsoft has launched the newest version of Seeing AI, a free app that narrates the world for people with vision impairments through their…
AAC device users now have 16 young Welsh voices to choose from
Children and young people in Wales who rely on assistive technology to communicate now have access to young Welsh-accented voices and Welsh language versions, the…
Health tech companies announced as winners at Care Sector Supplier Awards 2023
The fourth year of the national Care Sector Supplier Awards took place last month, as the judges recognised the best providers of products and services…
Accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions prove popular with OTs
Ropox, a manufacturer of accessible bathroom and kitchen solutions, had the opportunity to engage with many interested occupational therapists (OTs) who specify its assistive technologies…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of an assistive technology design and innovation manager
Keir Haines, Design and Innovation Manager, has worked for Designability for 10 years. Designability is a Bath-based design charity that creates products and services with…
Newly qualified and student OTs learn about latest stairlift regulations from Access BDD at OT Show
Stairlift and homelift manufacturer Access BDD has reported a successful OT Show 2023 with “excellent” levels of interest from occupational therapists (OTs). The working models of…
Let’s Get It Clear: Covering a mobility need in a care home
Fig 1. The Bodypoint Dynamic Arm Support dynamic arm support Having been approached a number of times in recent months, by friends and acquaintances in…
Suffolk County Council achieves £12.9m reduction of spend thanks to smart tech
After two years of implementing Cassius, Suffolk County Council’s smart digital care service, the council has seen significant improvements in the delivery health and social…
House of Lords set to debate air travel for disabled passengers tomorrow
The House of Lords is scheduled to consider the following question for short debate tomorrow from 1pm (23 November 2023): “Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat) to…
OTs can view Stiltz’ new spacious homelift for wheelchair users at the OT Show
Accessible lift specialist Stiltz is launching the new Trio Classic L Homelift at this year’s OT Show, which is designed to offer manual and powered…