Where AI Meets Inclusion
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Seeing a New Future: How Smart Glasses Are Unlocking Independence For Visually Impaired Individuals
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, while not explicitly designed as assistive technology, are gaining recognition for their potential to significantly improve accessibility and independence for many people. By integrating voice control, open-ear audio, and a camera into a stylish and commonly worn accessory, these glasses offer a more natural and seamless way to interact with…
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Compact and travel-friendly wheelchair power add-on launches
Rehasense UK has launched a compact and travel-friendly Eco Travel power add-on which is designed to offer wheelchair users increased mobility and independence on the go. According to the mobility solutions firm, the wheelchair power add-on is easy to transport, which makes travelling by air straightforward, especially as the battery is air-safe and offers…
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Engineering fantasy into reality
Growing up in the suburban town of Spring, Texas, just outside of Houston, Erik Ballesteros couldn’t help but be drawn in by the possibilities for humans in space. It was the early 2000s, and NASA’s space shuttle program was the main transport for astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Ballesteros’ hometown was less…
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UK not-for-profit assistive tech shop focuses on making a difference for children with disabilities
Fledglings, a UK not-for-profit shop supporting families of children with disabilities and additional needs, has become an independent entity after it no longer aligned with the long-term strategy of the charity Contact a Family. To preserve the legacy of founder Ruth Lingard MBE, who established Fledglings in 1998, Lisa Spann joined the organisation in…
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Telehealth services market is expected to reach $505.3bn by 2034
The global telehealth services market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $57.6 billion USD to over $505.3 billion USD by 2034, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights. In the study, telehealth services refer to the delivery of healthcare and medical services using digital telecommunications…
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EXCLUSIVE: A day in the life of a clinical and educational lead at a global mobility specialist
Faith Brown, Clinical and Education Lead for Sunrise Medical Faith Brown, Clinical and Education Lead for Sunrise Medical, discusses what a typical day in her life looks like, including how she helps educate and inform other industry professionals on how they can help clients with their mobility needs. Describe your current role “I am…
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Study reveals around 1.3 million people are at risk of losing vital disability benefits
A new study has revealed where the cuts to disability benefits are expected to hit hardest, with some of the UK’s most deprived areas set to lose out the most as data reveals around 1.3 million people are at risk of losing vital financial support as the UK Government plans major cuts. Opera Beds,…