Guidelines aim to put accessibility and inclusion at the heart of building design
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published guidance to ensure that inclusion and accessibility are considered at every stage of the design and…
Reading device upgrade to “revolutionise” how people with vision loss interact with pictures and text
An assistive reading device has recently been upgraded by OrCam Technologies with the goal of being an all-in-one solution for people with vision loss or…
Positioning solution for upper extremities wows specialist wheelchair therapists and rehab engineers
Bart and the BES Healthcare team at the Moduform booth A “groundbreaking” positioning solution for the upper extremities has recently garnered significant attention and praise…
£600m funding revealed to boost capacity of social care workforce
Helen Whately, Minister for Social Care The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has unveiled a £600 million package to help with recruitment and…
EXCLUSIVE: Advocating for accessible hearing devices – A call to action
Adriana Aleksandrova, Content Writer and Consultant for Hear4U, discusses the need of hearing accessibility and the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss in accessing…
Fixed track hoists now covered under Housing Adaptation Grants in Ireland
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien New regulations in the Republic of Ireland will bring fixed track hoists within the scope of…
New Disabled Students’ Allowance framework aims to remove barriers to crucial assistive tech
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has awarded Capita Business Services and Study Tech the framework to supply needs assessments, assistive technology, and assistive technology training…
Case study: College transforms SEND learning with interactive assistive tech
Oldham College, a further education college based in Greater Manchester, has transformed its teaching through the use of assistive technology to transform their studies. Students…
18 airports rated as ‘good’ or ‘very good’ for accessibility efforts by UK CAA
Airport services for disabled and less mobile passengers have improved significantly over the last year, a new UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) report shows.…
Government-backed service signposts disabled people to accessible travel
Supported by the Department for Transport (DfT), charity Driving Mobility has introduced a new information service that helps people with restricted mobility who cannot drive…