Assistive wheelchairs provide autonomous transport for people with reduced mobility in public facilities
New assistive wheelchairs, by Italian manufacturer ALBA Robot, are providing facilities such as hospitals, airports, and museums autonomous mobility services for people with reduced mobility…
OTs to experience how a bathroom adaptation looks and feels using immersive tech
At the upcoming OT Show, occupational therapists (OTs) will have to chance to experience an immersive 4D showering experience that explores the “future of wetroom…
Another assistive tech provider encourages mobility aid returns during National Recycle Week
As a part of Recycle Week 2022, NRS Healthcare encouraged residents with NRS Healthcare-labelled mobility aids they no longer need to drop them off at…
34 percent of Brits did not have access to tech during education
A new report from communication technology specialist Texthelp has revealed interesting insights into the UK’s literacy challenges in education, and how technology can help overcome…
Telecare industry and NHS work together to design TEC urgent community response tool
The TEC Services Association (TSA) has helped design an innovative technology-enabled care (TEC) urgent community response tool that improves responsiveness to patient…
Video: Google’s new smartphones help people with vision impairments take selfies easily
People with low vision or who are blind can now capture selfies more easily with a combination of precise audio guidance, high-contrast visual animations, and…
Lived Experience Experts Bench looks to drive disability innovation impact globally
Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) has launched its new Lived Experience Experts Bench to provide invaluable insights and perspectives across five thematic areas: accessible…
Major outsourced AT service provider fundraises for Southampton paediatric unit
Staff from major outsourced assistive technology service provider NRS Healthcare in Southampton took to the city centre over the weekend to raise money for the…
Assistive tech provider urges walking aid returns during National Recycle Week 2022
Outsourced community equipment service (CES) provider Medequip is encouraging the return of vital walking aids, such as walking sticks, frames, rollators, and crutches, which can…
Sony launches two discreet hearing aid models with intuitive self-fitting settings
Multinational technology firm Sony has announced the launch of its first over-the-counter hearing aids, which provide a simple and app-enabled solution for a better hearing…