Cutting-edge data visualisation tech gives people with vision impairments similar experience to sighted users
Credit: MITA graphic depicts three examples of structural and navigational schemes generated as part of the co-design process, and applied to diverse chart types, including…
Scandinavian assistive exercise tech helps older people fight the effects of dementia
Norwegian start-up Motitech is helping older people and those with dementia become more motivated to engage in physical activity by enabling them to cycle down…
Valuable donated assistive tech gives life-limited children the chance to paint, play & communicate
Small charity Lifelites is donating packages of Eyegaze technology to enable children in hospices to be creative and communicate, even if the only part of…
Extra care scheme packed with assistive tech features in Leeds approved by council
The first of four important extra care schemes in Leeds have been approved by Leeds City Council, which will combine high-quality residential accommodation with care…
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…
Could assistive tech transform the social care sector?
Learning disability charity Hft has partnered with Tunstall Healthcare, a specialist in connected healthcare solutions, to release a new report on how assistive technology can…
New free assistive tech event available for disability practitioners and education professionals
A new free and exclusive assistive technology showcase for education professionals and disability practitioners has been announced by Wyvern Business Systems, an assistive technology provider.…
Microsoft announces AI for Accessibility grant winners to drive worldwide inclusivity for disabled people
Seven new recipients of Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility grants have been revealed, working towards a common goal of using AI-powered technology to make the world…
World’s first assistive mouse adapter for iPad and iPhone to make iOS devices accessible to all
CSS MicroSystems, a German manufacturer of electronic assistive technology, has launched AMAneo BTi, an adapter that can be used to operate an iPad or an…
Contacta becomes assistive technology supplier for major hearing loss charity to help those with hearing difficulties
Assistive technology specialist Contacta has announced a two-year partnership with the UK’s largest hearing loss charity, Action on Hearing Loss, supporting those with hearing impairments…