Free online workshops will discuss the latest AT innovations for people who are blind or visually impaired
Envision Glasses The Braille Institute, a US not-for-profit organisation that works to transform the lives of those with vision loss, is running a series of…
New “elegant” height-adjustable worktops help increase accessibility in the kitchen
Accessible kitchen and bathroom specialist Pressalit has added a new height-adjustable worktop to its Indivo range, which is designed to suit any need and enhance…
EXCLUSIVE: Inclusive design – Why we need to prioritise inclusive delivery and research
Alex Wright, Design Expert at PA Consulting, discusses why inclusive research and delivery are at the heart of inclusive design. Exclusion is almost always created…
Guest article: What OTs need to know about the latest UK stairlift regulations
With new regulations that came into force in April 2023 for the UK stairlift industry, BS EN 81-40:2020, Rick Bennett, Northern European Business Manager for…
Counter-level grab rail makes kitchens safer and more accessible for elderly and disabled people
AKW has added a counter-level grab rail, the Grab-a-Rail, to its range to help make the kitchen a safer place for elderly people or those…
New apartments support disabled residents using assistive tech and automated systems
New supported living apartments in Lancashire are enabling residents to live independently, thanks to a package of care and support with assistive technology. Formerly Skerton's…
Miniguide explores range of affordable integrated assistive tech tools to use in classrooms
nasen, a national association for special educational needs (SEND), has partnered with Empowering Tech to produce miniguide that explores the “incredible” potential of assistive technology…
OTs praise new care chair’s ability to provide comfort and relaxation for clients
At the recent OT Show, Channel Healthcare, a firm that comprises a team of independent seating consultants, exhibited the new ZEN Care Chair, which received…
EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of a healthcare professional turned owner of an online mobility scooter store
Mary Eardley, Owner of Mobility Britain, talks about her role as the owner of an online store specialising in selling mobility scooters and how her…
Amazon rolls out feature to tablets that helps people carry out tasks using their eyes
Earlier this year, Amazon announced a new feature, Eye Gaze on Alexa, which supports people with mobility or speech disabilities to use Alexa, Amazon’s virtual…