Pioneering smart cane helps users with vision impairments navigate obstacles with ease
An innovative smart cane is helping people with vision impairments remain independent by warning them about obstacles and hazards as they walk. The WeWALK Smart…
Helpful dementia aid can play memory-prompting messages and reminders to assist with daily routines
Giving dementia patients important reminders, alarms and memory prompts, the MR2 MemRabel 2i Memory prompting daily calendar clock is a clever device that assists people…
New range of CPD-certified training videos on medication dispensers available to healthcare professionals online
Approved by The CPD Certification Service, Pivotell has launched a variety of professional training videos online for healthcare professionals, covering the assessment and use of…
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.…
Hydrating dementia sweets win two awards at prestigious entrepreneurship competition
An innovative sweet that aims to reduce the risk of dehydration amongst dementia patients has won two awards at The Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace competition.…
Swedish furniture manufacturer joins with physiotherapists to launch new range for disabled people
IKEA has announced the launch of new products to its OMTÄNKSAM range, aiming to give people with disabilities greater independence through comfort, function and safety…
Assistive tech start-up to bring clever worldwide tech to the UK for users with hand and arm impairments
Jaco robotic arm A new UK company, Rahana Life, has been launched, which aims to match the best assistive technology from around the world to…
Innovative solutions to support disabled people celebrated at coveted design awards
An international competition that seeks to find brilliant inventions that transform the everyday lives of people living with disabilities has taken place in Scotland this…
Ikea launches range of accessible add-on products to help transform the lives of people with disabilities
Popular furniture store Ikea has launched its ThisAbles range of add-on products that aims to improve the lives of disabled people by making everyday tasks…
Innovative access and care solutions to be displayed at upcoming occupational therapy event
Supra UK WIWE product Supra UK will be showcasing its range of access and care solutions to occupational therapists (OTs) at the Occupational Therapy Adaptation…