Technology: RNIB teams up with O2 to improve accessibility for people living with sight loss
The UK’s first fully voice-activated smart phone, media player and personal assistant has landed in the form of RealSAM In Your Pocket.
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Coronavirus: Dementia care on pause
Living with dementia at any time presents everyday challenges for that person and those around them, but coronavirus is making daily life harder for people with dementia.
#DearWorldLive Debate: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson says Paralympics is not a ‘cure’ for disability rights
During a webinar on disability, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson made comments on the Paralympics being seen as a ‘cure’ for disability rights.
Using assistive technology during COVID-19
Assistive technology is useful every day of the year, but as the COVID-19 outbreak forces many of us to stay in our homes, its functions can be more helpful than ever.
Inclusive coding with braille courses from Apple
Everyone Can Code, this is the pioneering message from global technology brand, Apple.
Voice dictation: Why type when you can talk?
Messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a dictation feature, making the app more accessible for disabled users.
Discover how life-changing technology has transformed Becky’s life
NHS England has approved the funding of Microprocessor controlled knees (MPKs) for patients in England living with above knee, through knee and hip disarticulation amputations.
Finding your voice with VocaliD
What would you do if your voice was permanently taken from you? Over ten million people live with voicelessness due to illness or degenerative conditions…
Even the tech-savvy remain unaware of technology that could support them caring for loved ones
A new online public poll published today by the charity, Carers UK, shows consumers are missing out on the benefits of technology when it comes…
High percentage of disabled people remain offline
One in five people who have a disability still don’t have access to the internet, according to a new report published by Ofcom. The Access…
Tech business leaders and government join forces to tackle accessibility
A host of top businesses in the tech industry met with politicians, charities and and people with disabilities to discuss ways in which technology can be…
Latest feat in prosthetic technology unveiled
The emPOWER Ankle is the latest feat in prosthetic technology. This is the only prosthetic ankle available on the market for above and below-knee…
The World Changers
Presenting Enable’s official World Changers list – the top 15 individuals who have big plans to change the world for people with disabilities in 2017…
Partnership calls on global community to support social inclusion through sport and technology
A unique partnership between UK employment charity Shaw Trust and international sports technology business Ottobock, is calling for greater access to sport and assistive technology…
Samsung wins RNIB’s Inclusive Society Award for its Accessible Smart TV range
RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) has presented Samsung Electronics UK with an Inclusive Society Award in recognition of its work in making smart…