AAC app update aims to boost communication access
In its latest effort to bridge communication gaps, Spoken has announced an update to its augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app, aimed at providing adults…
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…
72% of speech and language therapists report lack of opportunity to use Alexa with clients
49 UK speech and language therapists have shared their insights on using commercially available voice-assistive technologies, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, with clients…
New AAC device to help people with complex access needs communicate using their eye movements
A new AAC solution called Lumin-i has been launched, which is a unique and advanced eye-tracking product that will enable AAC users with complex and…
Guest article: How assistive tech can tackle loneliness and improve the quality of life for older people
Credit: Estera Kluczenko With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting almost every part of our daily lives, socially distancing and reducing face-to-face contact with others has become…
Pilot scheme rolled out to provide additional support to Isle of Wight residents with communication needs
Due to launch at the end of March 2019, the Isle of Wight has been selected to run a pilot project to improve support for…