Disability Smart Awards 2023 search for innovative assistive tech that changes lives
Business Disability Forum is looking for an organisation that has used technology to improve the life opportunities and experiences of disabled people, in the workplace,…
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…
Welsh council showcases emerging assistive tech to residents through smart flat
Earlier this month, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council in south-east Wales demonstrated a range of emerging assistive technologies to potential users, families, carers, and healthcare…
Assistive technologies showcased to local authority’s residents at TEC roadshows
Sefton Council’s technology-enabled care (TEC) solutions team showcased a range of assistive technology that residents can use to remain independent at home after its first…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of an independent developer of assistive aids
Graham Law, an engineer and the owner of Celtic Magic Graham Law, an engineer and the owner of Celtic Magic, which develops highly specialised extreme…
AUTUMN STATEMENT 2022: Key points at a glance for assistive tech professionals
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Yesterday (17 November 2022), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to…
New bathlift features removable backrest and dual column for extra comfort and stability for clients
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched a new accessible bathlift, which features a removable backrest so clients can get deeper water immersion as well as dual…
Independent living project wins accolade at the annual Chartered Institute of Housing Awards
L-R Lovell partnership sponsor, Peter Moir, Heather Duncan and BBC presenter Catriona Shearer. A project that could transform the future homes and communities of three…
Bournemouth University creates range of assistive tech solutions to promote inclusivity
An app that makes assistive technology recommendations for pupils; a framework that maps assistive technologies to users’ physical abilities; and a project that enables disabled…
Work begins on new report on training and upskilling professionals in using assistive tech
OrCam Learn device | Credit: OrCam Policy Connect, a cross-party thinktank that specialises in the development of new policy ideas through evidence and collaboration, has…