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More iPads in the classroom!

Innovation is not always about new unattainably expensive technology; sometimes it can be finding new uses for existing technology. iPad…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Dec 5, 2013

Menus That Talk

This week we are considering the potential difficulties faced by diners with a disability. Now of course the number one problem is probably…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Nov 21, 2013

A glance at driving with a disability

With this week’s bulletin looking at transport, I thought I’d cast my mind back a few weeks to Naidex Scotland 2013. A number of disabled c…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Nov 14, 2013

The 'Pedestrian Neatebox'

The 'Pedestrian Neatebox' By Nicholas Terry   A Common Experience -   Everyday, disabled pedestrians are faced with the daunting prospect…

Started by bespoken Team

1 Oct 24, 2013
Reply by gavin alastair neate

Alert5 - Peace of Mind in Your Pocket

A great new app that can help you summon assistance when you need it and it sends your location. Instantly alert up to five people from yo…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Aug 2, 2013

New bionic hands make science fiction reality

In a galaxy far, far away, Luke Skywalker once got a new, robotic hand after his turned-evil father Darth Vader had cut of his real one in…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Jul 4, 2013

Patrick’s prosthetic makes people talk

People have gone from “Oh, pity” to “Oooh, cool” when they first meet 16-year-old Patrick Kane, who has got one of Touch Bionics latest han…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Jul 4, 2013

Robohand project

As technology moves forward it's good to see it being used not only productively but selflessly too. A group of people have designed a robo…

Started by George Perfect

1 May 9, 2013
Reply by bespoken Team

Samsung Demos a Tablet Controlled by Your Brain

The MIT Technology review reports an interesting innovation aimed at those who can't use physical devices (eg; keyboard & mouse) to con…

Started by George Perfect

0 Apr 20, 2013

Top 10 Apps for Accessibility & Disability

Here’s some of the best apps around for accessibility and disability.   1. Wheelmate (Android/iPhone, Free)   The purpose of Wheelmate is s…

Started by bespoken Team

2 Apr 5, 2013
Reply by gavin alastair neate

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