Apple announces raft of accessibility updates to enhance independence for disabled people
Apple Vision Pro Live Captions Technology giant Apple has announced new accessibility features coming later this year that are designed to make its products easier…
Two new adaptive power rollators offer benefits of assisted and electric wheelchairs
Dash 3 in 1 power rollator Mobility equipment supplier Dash Rehab has introduced two new power rollators to its range, the Dash 3 in 1…
New crash mat with integrated pressure sensor designed to reduce injuries from bed falls
Medpage, which trades as Easylink and supplies a wide range of assistive technologies, has launched new crash mats that are designed to reduce injuries from…
AAC app update aims to boost communication access
In its latest effort to bridge communication gaps, Spoken has announced an update to its augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app, aimed at providing adults…
Lightweight manual-fold powerchair for indoors and outdoors launches
Mobility equipment supplier Dash Rehab has launched a new lightweight powerchair with a foldable aluminium frame that is designed for indoor and outdoor use. The…
AI app feature for visually impaired people provides detailed image descriptions
Aira, an that app provides on-demand, remote visual interpretation for visually impaired and blind individuals, has launched a new AI image feature. The Aira app…
OTs can view new modern-looking indoor and outdoor mobility scooter at Naidex
Mobility equipment supplier TGA will be unveiling a new mobility scooter with “fresh looks” at Naidex 2024, the WHILL R, which attending occupational therapists (OTs)…
New smart glasses tech enables disabled people to control assistive devices more accurately
AAVAA, which specialises in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for enhanced accessibility, has launched new assistive technology that incorporates into existing smart glasses to give the…
Innovative cane designed for hiking launches for blind and partially sighted people
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched the All-Terrain Cane (ATC) from AwareWolf Gear, which aims to change the game for blind…
Seating system uses colours to positively influence children’s emotions
Mobility equipment supplier AAT GB is exploring the potential to use specialist seating to positively impact a child with physical, emotional, or sensory impairments. Gravity…