Off-the-shelf smart speakers can complement formal therapy for children with speech difficulties, study finds
New research from Cardiff University suggests that smart speakers might help children with speech difficulties practice speaking slowly and clearly. The study, led by academics…
Report says disabled people should be included at the earliest stages of assistive tech design
The Royal Society’s new report explores the potential for data-driven assistive technologies to reduce barriers that disabled people encounter in their everyday lives. From voice…
Defective goods made up 69 percent of complaints about assistive tech to Citizens Advice last year
New research from Citizens Advice reveals that someone makes a complaint every hour about assistive technology, with the majority of complaints being about defective goods.…
Report suggests 65 percent of disabled drivers are hesitant to switch to an electric vehicle
Motability Operations has launched its EV Transition Tracker. Findings from the Tracker reveal challenges for the UK's transition to electric vehicles, as many disabled people…
Only 13 percent of homes in England have all four accessibility features, new analysis shows
Older people living in the North East or the East Midlands are six times less likely to be living in a fully accessible home compared…
Overall NHS CHC spending decreased by 42 percent in 2023/24 compared to previous year
New data gathered from Winston Solicitors via a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to NHS England reveals the stark differences in NHS funding for continuing healthcare (CHC) across England’s…
LGA calls for urgent increase in number of council-employed OTs to achieve government health goals
Ahead of the Spending Review today, the Local Government Association (LGA) is calling for urgent action to boost the number of occupational therapists (OTs) employed…
Positive self-perceptions about ageing linked to better recovery after a fall, study shows
A research study from Imperial College London and Coventry University has revealed that there is a strong association between an older person’s view of how…
New project will focus on the potential of OTs in influencing housing outcomes
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has commissioned Foundations to work on ‘Housing Without Delay,’ a collaborative project that broadens the scope beyond adaptations,…
Only one-third of organisations directly engage with disabled people in digital accessibility efforts
Bob Farrell, Vice President, Solution Delivery & Accessibility, Applause A new survey from Applause, which specialises in digital quality, has revealed that 84 percent of…