New regional accents in Grid AAC software helps disabled people who use communication aids
Disabled people across the UK and Ireland who use a computer to speak now have…
SPRING BUDGET 2023: Social care organisations declare “a missed opportunity” for tax and spending plans
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has unveiled the Spring Budget 2023, which outlines…
Council warning over vital telecare equipment used by 2m older and disabled people
Vital telecare equipment used by nearly two million older and disabled people, such as alarms…
US creators of £50 water bottle for disabled people slams UK retailer for £136 price hike
Giraffe Bottle has a long, flexible straw which clips on to a wheelchair. Credit: Oak…
Evac+Chair report reveals emergency evacuation measures are risking lives of disabled workforce
A new report by evacuation chair specialists Evac+Chair lays bare how the safety and lives…
Age UK reveals strong support for social energy tariff amongst older people with a disability
New research by Age UK reveals strong support for a social energy tariff amongst the…
Motability Scheme’s One Big Day events return “bigger and better than ever before”
Disabled people and their families, friends and carers can look forward to an exciting summer…
Middlesbrough Independent Living Services helps town’s elderly and disabled embrace digital tech
Staff at Middlesborough Independent Living Services From doorbell cameras to smart speakers, an innovative approach…
Guest article: The importance of eco-design for elderly and disabled people at home
There are many reasons to strive for sustainable home design, but the current fuel price…
VIDEO: Get Yourself Active film project shows how disabled people can get active
Get Yourself Active at Disability Rights UK has been collaborating on a new, publicly accessible…