All Discussions Tagged 'Technology' (46)

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RAPAEL Smart Glove Using Gamification for Rehabilitation

A stunning and unprecedented double win at the final of the Blackwood Design Awards 2017/18 secured NEOFECT a place in the BDA hall of fam…

Started by Abeer Darwish

0 Aug 13, 2018

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The Zok: Blackwood Design Awards 2018

With the announcement of The Blackwood Design Awards 2018 shortlist imminent, we’ll be interviewing Designers, Engineers and World-Renowned…

Started by Oliver Hughes

0 Mar 29, 2018

Magic box controls your tablets, IPhones, and other devices without laying a finger on them

A Canadian firm has just struck a blow for independent living by creating an assistive device that can be discretely fitted to a wheelchair…

Started by Paul Richoux

0 May 5, 2017

People who use an assistive device can win $100 by completing a survey!

For the chance to win $100 you just need to complete a survey which should take you about 15 minutes. There are some ground rules which you…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Feb 2, 2017

It's a gas! Wearable airbag to help prevent serious injuries from falls

A wearable airbag to prevent or reduce injuries during falls is dividing opinions among the independent living community.   As we get older…

Started by Paul Richoux

0 Dec 8, 2016

We need to talk about adaptations. Here’s your chance to jump in the conversation

What’s the best adaptation you’ve ever had in your home? Have you ever had something installed that surpassed your hopes and expectations a…

Started by bespoken Team

4 Jul 1, 2016
Reply by Mary Guild

The University of Coventry creates an app to help reduce risk of falling at home.

by Ainara Carmona I recently spoke to Nikki Holliday, a researcher at the Centre for Technology Enabled Health, at the University of Coven…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Jan 28, 2016

Disabled techno-wizard fills home with his personalised adaptations

On a quiet street, in a modest house in Renfrew, lives a techno wizard whose years of experience and his passion for technology have led hi…

Started by Paul Richoux

1 Dec 27, 2015
Reply by Linda Jane McLean

The Clever Cogs Chronicles - Ian and Trish

Blackwood’s digitally enhanced care system Clever Cogs continues to have a positive impact on people’s independence at Broom Court in Stir…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Dec 10, 2015

The Clever Cogs Chronicles - Mandy's Story

Since 1972 when Dr Margaret Blackwood founded the organisation, Blackwood Homes and Care has been dedicated to improving the lives of peopl…

Started by bespoken Team

0 Nov 26, 2015

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