Wheelchair users can now book accessible wheelchairs to visit a beach on the east coast
Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced the opening of a wheelchair kiosk at Gorleston Beach on the east coast of England. Thanks to funding from…
Technology-enabled community response service praised for person-centred approach
A community response service that utilises assistive technology for residents has received a glowing report in its annual inspection by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). Delta…
The Royal Borough of Greenwich calls for residents to help design its future assistive tech service
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking residents to use their experience and expertise as part of a project to embed new assistive technology into…
Innovative eye control tech can now be seamlessly integrated into other apps
Athena, an AI software company, has launched a Software Development Kit for its eye control user interface for smartphones, meaning that third-party developers can now…
Reading device upgrade to “revolutionise” how people with vision loss interact with pictures and text
An assistive reading device has recently been upgraded by OrCam Technologies with the goal of being an all-in-one solution for people with vision loss or…
Positioning solution for upper extremities wows specialist wheelchair therapists and rehab engineers
Bart and the BES Healthcare team at the Moduform booth A “groundbreaking” positioning solution for the upper extremities has recently garnered significant attention and praise…
Guest article: Integrating technology could better protect vulnerable people from extreme weather
The UK Government recently published its guidance for social care providers on protecting vulnerable people before and during hot weather. Dawn Watson, Lead Clinical Application…
EXCLUSIVE: Advocating for accessible hearing devices – A call to action
Adriana Aleksandrova, Content Writer and Consultant for Hear4U, discusses the need of hearing accessibility and the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss in accessing…
Fixed track hoists now covered under Housing Adaptation Grants in Ireland
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien New regulations in the Republic of Ireland will bring fixed track hoists within the scope of…
New Disabled Students’ Allowance framework aims to remove barriers to crucial assistive tech
The Student Loans Company (SLC) has awarded Capita Business Services and Study Tech the framework to supply needs assessments, assistive technology, and assistive technology training…