Assistive AI Updates

Apple’s Magnifier app for Mac Technology giant Apple has announced new and powerful accessibility features coming later this year, which are designed to make Apple products easier to use and more inclusive for people. Headline features include providing detailed information about accessibility features within games and apps, a magnifier app for people with sight…

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has responded to new analysis from the Health Foundation that estimates that an additional £3.4 billion a year would be needed by 2028/29 to avoid adult social care services from declining. Ahead of the UK Government’s forthcoming Spending Review, the Health Foundation says that this is…

ISO Capacity Building is holding a series of upcoming webinars focused on the latest developments and standards in assistive products, as outlined by the standard ISO/TC 173. The webinars are designed to provide valuable insights and updates for professionals, stakeholders, and anyone interested in the field of assistive technology. The sessions will take place…

Lifelites 25 winner – Rainbow Hub Lifelites has announced the seven winning projects which will each receive £25,000 worth of transformative assistive technology to mark the charity’s 25th anniversary. The Lifelites 25 Community Programme was launched to extend the charity’s impact to organisations that have never previously worked with them. Lifelites provides assistive and sensory technology…

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn (QEHKL) Charity has donated £23,000 worth of assistive technology equipment that will help patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust with their stroke rehabilitation. LiteGait is an assistive device that safely harnesses those with mobility issues allowing them to walk independently on a treadmill.…

A newly announced event is set to offer a “vibrant innovation showcase dedicated to advancing the future of healthcare technology” during this year’s Glasgow Tech Week, a formal NHS partner says. InnoScot Health believes that the dynamic, free-to-attend ‘Health Tech Innovation with West of Scotland Innovation Hub’ gathering will be a highlight of the…

When businesses discuss delivering great customer experiences, they usually focus on speed, convenience, personalization, and innovation. While these elements matter, many organizations overlook a crucial factor: accessibility.

TSA, the national advisory body for the technology-enabled care (TEC) sector, has launched a new campaign to change the story of TEC, shifting the focus from devices and equipment to the impact it has on people’s lives. The ‘Everyday TEC’ campaign was prompted by a study examining what people want from TEC. Social policy…