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.
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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…
RNIB launches fully accessible ‘ready to go’ computer range
Blind and partially sighted people can now buy from a range of new accessible computers, products which come ready loaded with either JAWS or MAGic…
New computer-controlled prosthetic leg launched to help thousands of amputees
New technology helps amputees feel secure again World-leading prosthetic manufacturer Ottobock, has launched a new technologically advanced prosthetic leg designed specifically for people with low…
First UK user receives world’s most lifelike bionic hand
Formula 1 inspires bionic breakthrough as most anatomically accurate hand delivers unrivalled level of precision and natural movements for young female users A congenital amputee…
RSLSteeper pioneers world’s leading device for switch accessing Apple products
RSLSteeper, the UK’s leading provider of assistive technology products and services, has launched Perrero+, the world’s leading device for switch accessing iOS technology. In recent…
Sport and Technology to Take Centre Stage
The company behind the world’s first hands free robotic exoskeleton (REX) will be among the guest speakers at a technology and sports symposium in Louth…
Tech-Care Event Is A Resounding Success
Innovative care providers who help to improve the lives of disabled people held its hi-tech AGM this week to resounding success, at the Glasgow Science…