Powerful campaign highlights the importance of assistive tech for Paralympic athletes
The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have teamed up to highlight the transformative impact of assistive technology on sports during the…
Wheelchairs are available for just 5 to 35 percent of the 80 million people who need them globally, report finds
ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) have published a new report, which aims to help enhance the…
Online OT-recommended range launches with 550 assistive products
Daily living aids provider Complete Care Shop has launched a new Occupational Therapist (OT) Recommended range that is designed to meet the “highest clinical standards”.…
Let’s Get It Clear: Child or adult? What’s the difference?
When we are assessing, procuring, supplying, or fitting equipment, what are the implications around so-called ‘paediatric’ equipment? Where do we take aboard legal ages versus…
Almost one billion people in need of assistive tech globally denied access, WHO and UNICEF reveal
An important report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a stark disparity between the number of…
WHO publishes important global guide on assistive tech specifications and how to use devices
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a landmark assistive technology guide to expand access to quality products and drive disability innovation on a global…
CPD manual handling seminars and assistive product showcase impress at OT Show
Etac R82 has reported OT Show success after delivering CPD-accredited manual handling seminars and showcasing its largest ever assistive equipment portfolio to attending occupational therapists…
Free lecture announced on developing assistive products for disabled people and how to make assistive tech work better for users
Credit: Designability Bath-based charity Designability is holding its 51st free annual lecture, which will look at developing assistive products for one person versus mass production…
Important consultation set to improve global access to assistive technology for elderly and disabled people
The World Health Organization (WHO) is today holding a global consultation on assistive technology to explore global demand and supply, as well as ways to…
New conference invites people involved in assistive technology to shape the future of AT services
A helpful new assistive technology (AT) conference is set to run in June 2020 which will make sure products and services are accessible to all…