The Sequal Trust – Fundraising Appeal
The Sequal Trust has just celebrated it's 50th year of supplying augmentative communication aids to disabled children and adults, throughout the UK, w…
Technology
The Free App That’s Helping 1000’s of Autistic Children During Lockdown
Developed by a parent to reduce his autistic son's daily anxiety, picturepath is now helping thousands of autistic families during lockdown. The app, …
A New Prosthetic Solution for Digit Amputees
For many years, the only solutions available to patients with digit amputations were cosmetic, with limited function. Thanks to advances in CAD and pr…
EeZeeGo QC2
The EeZeeGo QC2 is ideal for people that want to enjoy getting around independently. Charging its two aircraft friendly batteries takes as little as s…
Research to explore how AI and voice technologies help people with disabilities live independently
A group of Loughborough University academics have been awarded funding to examine how AI-voice-based technologies, such as the Amazon Echo, help peopl…
Lack of Storage Driving You ‘Up The Wall?’
Motostor motorised shelves could be the solution you’re looking for. Any wheelchair user will tell you that space at floor level is helpful for ease a…
Assistive technology charity campaigns for vital funding from games industry
Lifelites, the charity which donates and maintains assistive technology for disabled children in hospices, is campaigning to win funding from GamesAid…
The first-ever app of its kind tests your hearing from the comfort of your home
Audiology business Amplify Hearing has launched a brand-new hearing screener app for Amazon’s Alexa after recognising a pattern in undetected hearing …
Youtube Video About How A Homelift Transforms Woman’s Life Goes Viral
A video by a popular American YouTube vlogger about how he installed a homelift so his partner could move safely between floors in her wheelchair has …
The Mobility Furniture Company provide custom made furniture for a complete comfort solution
The Mobility Furniture Company provide custom made, bespoke furniture that is hand crafted in the UK, working to achieve a complete comfort solution w…
Remove the risk of cooking fires with Airis
Keeping you safe when you cook. Over 50% of domestic fires are cooking related but with Airis, the most advanced cooking sensor technology, we can …
New app encourages healthy eating and exercise in adults with Down’s syndrome
A new app has been launched to help people with Down’s syndrome make more informed choices about healthy eating and exercise. Research shows that more…
As a partially sighted or blind person, can I find an easy-to-use washing machine?
Yes, you can now, thanks to unique research from the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC). The research reveals the top ten washing mac…
The new game-changing way to access your iPad
iPhones and iPads are amazing devices which allow us to listen to music, play games, and stay connected wherever we are. However, these touchscreens h…
Imagine if a sign could talk. With Talky, it does
Talky is a fully programmable talking sign for buildingsPress the button and the sign talks to youAids way-finding navigation for those with sight los…
Raw Ability life – Opening the door to reality!
Raw Ability Life is a YouTube channel that focuses on the ups and downs of living with disabilities and chronic illness and also the impact on unpaid …
Exciting new product for wheelchair users sees great success at Naidex Launch
Wheelchair users can finally become more comfortable as they go about their day thanks to this remarkable new product. The NiCosy is a purpose designe…
BeSpouse app launches for people with medical conditions
BeSpouse is a dating app for people with reduced mobility, impairment or any other health condition. The app is a location-based, free to use platform…
Home Virtual Care Service by VideoVisit Ltd
Systems like this Nordic telehealth package are certainly going to become more popular in the future and could take enormous pressure off the NHS. Vid…
OrCam
Breakthrough assistive technology empowering blind and visually impaired people. The next generation artificial vision device from OrCam Technologi…
Social Enterprise contracted to manage Councils Disabled Children’s Register
A nationwide combined discount and identity card for children with a disability has become free for the first time after a groundbreaking deal betwee…
Apps and technology make it easier for people to get out and about
Uber came to Coventry. Malcom (sic) Glenn has the grand title of Head of Global Policy, Accessibility and Underserved Communities and his job is to ma…
James Speaks Up About Remap
When James and his family met Remap at a local event, they didn’t realise how much their lives would be changed for the better. James is five and…
Did you know that 2 out of 3 MS Patients suffer from combined bladder and bowel dysfunction?
Although the problem is so common, many people living with MS find it difficult to discuss it with their relatives, let alone their doctors or nurses.…
Looking for adventure? The Powerchair Company provides outdoor powerchairs
The Powerchair Company build electric wheelchairs like nobody else. They offer a powerchair with incredible indoor AND outdoor performance yet still c…