£6.75m national network to build a “collaborative research, development and innovation landscape”
A new £ million national network, Innovation Launchpad Network+, will bring together leading universities, the Catapult Network and regional innovation ecosystems to enrich the exchange…
Microsoft launches call for low-cost assistive tech innovations to advance access in low-income countries
The Microsoft AI for Accessibility programme is calling for project proposals that advance equitable access to assistive technology in low- and middle-income countries, with the…
Six housing providers awarded £440k to co-produce tech services with older residents
Bield Housing & Care, Haringey Council, Platform Housing Group, Pobl Group, Southend Care, and Wiltshire Council will each receive between £65,000-£75,000 in funding, so they…
Case study: Electric standing frame means Kieran can enjoy his Xbox time
Since the end of last year, 12-year-old Kieran from Staffordshire has been benefiting from a Trio electric standing frame from Baffin Technology Systems, which features…
£2m research to explore age- and disability-related stigmas create additional barriers
New research, led by University of Stirling Housing Expert Dr Vikki McCall, exploring the impact of stigma on fuelling inequalities experienced by UK disabled adults…
Upcoming webinar to deep dive into medical devices with thought-provoking case studies
InnoScot Health and Heriot-Watt University are hosting a joint presentation explaining the classification of medical devices and related regulations to a range of organisations. The…
Councils urged to share feedback on distribution of funding to support adult social care charging reform
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views from professionals on the distribution of funding to support the reform of the adult…
Video: Assistive technology fundraised by local community enables independent living
A young tenant who recently moved into a Devon apartment block for people with learning difficulties has been using a high-tech mobility aid that enables…
Housing provider awarded £75k to create co-designed digital services for independent living
A housing provider has secured funding that will get older tenants involved in shaping new digital services, enabling them to live as independently as possible.…
Cards and badges for public transport in Ireland to help raise awareness of hidden disabilities
As part of its commitment to provide inclusive and accessible mass transit for all, Transport for Ireland (TFI) and disability advocacy group Invisible Disability Ireland…