First ever global campaign to improve access to assistive tech launches
A new global campaign was launched today (16 January 2024) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for urgent action to improve access to…
This robotic exosuit from Harvard helps eliminate gait freezing in Parkinson’s patients
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences…
New smart house enables people to try out assistive tech that helps them to live independently
Sunderland City Council's Adult Services Team and Sunderland Care and Support have launched a smart home to demonstrate assistive technologies that will improve the lives…
Discrete wearable wristband that remotely controls Apple devices showcased at CES 2024
Wearable Devices has announced the general availability of its “groundbreaking” Mudra Band at CES 2024, a neural interface wristband for remotely controlling Apple devices. The…
Lack of information regarding disabled tenants in the Regulator of Social Housing’s 2023 accounts
The publication of the Regulator of Social Housing’s 2023 accounts shows that housing providers are investing heavily in existing homes to address issues like damp,…
New Accessible Vehicle Club offers adapted vehicle hire subscription service for disabled people
Mobility Vehicle Hire (MVH) has launched the Accessible Vehicle Club (AVC), a 12-month subscription package that enables individuals to sign up to a vehicle hire…
New dyslexic-friendly computer monitor unveiled at CES 2024
French startup Lili for Life is showcasing its new monitor, the Lili Monitor, at CES 2024, which is designed to make computer work easier for…
€750k funding to improve access to digital and assistive technologies in Ireland
€750,000 funding will support nine projects under the Health Service Executive’s Cooperative Real Engagement for Assistive Technology Enhancement (CREATE) initiative. CREATE II is the second…
Pioneering assistive hearing tech showcased at CES 2024
At CES 2024, OrCam Technologies is showcasing its AI-driven assistive technology with hearing impairments, the OrCam Hear. Taking place annually and organised by organised by…
Some migrations to digital telecare are being paused temporarily due to risk of service disruption
Recently, BT has been informed about incidents involving telecare users from another communications provider who had been switched to a digital landline. In light of this news,…