Assistive tech competition to help improve the lives of people with a spinal cord injury
Law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp has announced the return of its Design the Change Competition, with entries now open. The firm is inviting students from UK universities to design…
Video: Researchers develop advanced prosthetic leg to be trialled at global assistive tech competition
Amputee Igor Burkovetskyy trying on the socket for the advanced prosthetic leg at UWE Bristol’s Frenchay campus Researchers from the University of the West of…
Global competition aims to significantly advance assistive tech for disabled people
From 25 to 27 October 2024, the third Cybathlon will take place in the Swiss Arena in Kloten, Switzerland. The global competition sees disabled people…
Pioneering assistive tech finalists selected as part of important global dementia challenge prize
Five finalists with innovative assistive technologies that can transform the lives of those with dementia have now been selected as part of the Longitude Prize…
Air travel webinar invites attendees to engage with experts in transport accessibility
Open Road Access (ORA), in collaboration with the Rights on Flights campaign, is set to host a transformative webinar aimed at making air travel safer,…
Programme launches to support those innovating for the disabled and neurodiverse communities
Tech Nation and Motability Operations have launched Creo, the first dedicated UK programme for founders with disabilities and those innovating for the disabled and neurodiverse communities. The Creo programme…
Accessible Futures Summit to benefit carers and those with health conditions
A Welsh media consortium has united academic and industry allies to make the media sector more inclusive and diverse and is now set to host…
Free event aims to help disabled drivers learn more about EV accessibility
A free event taking place next week is designed to help people make informed mobility choices regarding electric vehicles (EVs). The Motability Scheme’s free EV…
Health and social care professionals can access CPD opportunities at Rise4Disability Milton Keynes
Rise4Disability invites those looking for resources and support to its upcoming event in Milton Keynes for a fun and engaging day packed with have-a-go activities,…
Free webinar for healthcare professionals working with clients with neuromuscular disorders
Vivid Care is presenting a new webinar that provides training and support for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals working with clients with neuromuscular…