Xbox unveils new accessibility offerings for disabled gamers
Microsoft’s video gaming brand, Xbox, has announced a raft of new accessibility options and features that are designed to enhance the gaming experience for disabled…
EXCLUSIVE: How assistive technology has granted me greater independence
Joshua Wintersgill Joshua Wintersgill, an entrepreneur, technologist, speaker, lobbyist, and campaigner, discusses four key areas of his life – the home, work, travelling, and gaming –…
Free online workshops will discuss the latest AT innovations for people who are blind or visually impaired
Envision Glasses The Braille Institute, a US not-for-profit organisation that works to transform the lives of those with vision loss, is running a series of…
Video: Google’s new hands-free mouse could enable everyone to play games
Multinational technology firm Google has designed an innovative AI-powered gaming mouse that enables users to control a computer's cursor using their head movement and facial…
Video: Highly customisable accessibility PS5 controller launches to help gamers with limited motor control
An assistive controller kit that can be tailored to the user’s specific needs has been designed to remove barriers in gaming and help players with…
‘Game-changing’ joysticks help those with limited dexterity operate controllers independently
Assistive technology developer mo-vis has announced the launch of its ‘revolutionary’ HID Joysticks, which allow people with limited muscular strength to game independently. There are…
New assistive tech transforms life-limited children’s lives at Devonshire hospice
Thanks to support from the Freemasons of Devonshire, children’s charity Lifelites has donated a brand-new bespoke package of life-changing assistive technology worth tens of thousands…
Charity donates transformative assistive tech to life-limited children at hospice
The children’s charity Lifelites has donated “life-changing” assistive technology worth thousands of pounds for life-limited and disabled children using Claire House children’s hospice services. The…
Accessible prototypes unveiled to enable people of all abilities to take part in gaming
UPPKOPPLA wrist band Popular furniture store IKEA, in collaboration with wearable device company UNYQ and e-sports specialist Area Academy, has revealed the first prototypes from…
Charity’s annual conference discusses the benefits of assistive tech for children in hospices
Children’s hospice staff from across the country have been given invaluable tips and training by assistive technology charity Lifelites at its biggest ever annual conference.…