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Why joining Priority Services can help you prepare for power cuts this winter

As autumn turns to winter, the risk of storm-related power cuts increases. For people who rely on electricity to use mobility aids, run medical equipment, or stay warm, even a short outage can cause real disruption. Unexpected power cuts can cause real problems for anyone who depends on electricity for daily life. From keeping medical […]

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8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability

Lifestyle / Emma Purcell

Freelance journalist Emma Purcell, who lives with cerebral palsy and is registered blind, shares her personal recommendations of accessible products that have genuinely transformed her daily life. With lived experience and a passion for inclusive technology, Emma highlights eight tools that support her independence, enhance productivity, and make everyday activities more manageable and enjoyable.

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The Accessibility Illusion – When AI Makes Text Simpler but Gets It Wrong

Advice / Duncan Edwards

We were contacted by Hema Thakur, a researcher exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) affects accessibility, especially for people with cognitive disabilities. She asked us to share her important findings, and we’re glad to do so. The topic is complex but deeply relevant. Hema tested whether GPT-4, a popular AI tool, can simplify expert feedback without

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An older man with gray hair and glasses is riding a four-wheeled mobility scooter on a paved path. He is seated upright and smiling while holding the handlebars. The scooter has large tires and a supportive backrest, designed for outdoor use. The background shows a grassy field in motion blur, indicating movement.

The future of mobility – new modern mobility scooter, launched in the UK

Business / Duncan Edwards

Sunrise Medical, a global leader in assistive mobility solutions, has launched a new stylish mobility scooter with a design set to challenge perceptions of mobility aids. 🔑 Key Takeaways Point Details New product launch Sunrise Medical has unveiled the Sterling S800 by Scoozy, a new mobility scooter designed for active, independent living. Design-driven mobility The S800

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Hoists for Sex and Intimacy: A Call for Collaboration

Lifestyle / Duncan Edwards

Exploring how hoists and mobility aids can support sex and intimacy for disabled people. A call for collaboration to create a visual guide for professionals and users.

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New Product Review: The Active Hands Lite Gripping Aid

Advice / Duncan Edwards

The Active Hands Lite Gripping Aid – an everyday version of their super successful General Gripping Aid Active Hands, a company known for their innovative gripping aids for people with limited hand function, has just launched an exciting new product – the Lite Aid. This lightweight, versatile gripping aid is designed to provide assistance with

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Tetra Push Rims: Grip your wheels with Groovy Pushrims

Advice / Duncan Edwards

Tetra Push Rims: Extra Grip with Large Surface Area Wheelchair Pushrims “The Tetra Push Rim are brilliant, but not only for Tetraplegics, they’re great for everyone as increase the amount of grip available even when cold or wet for everyone. No longer do I have to worry about slopes and ramps or holes in

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Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day 2024

Lifestyle / Duncan Edwards

Raising Awareness on Moebius Syndrome Day January 24th is designated as Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day. This day seeks to raise understanding and visibility for Moebius syndrome – a rare neurological condition that affects the facial muscles and impairs eye movement and facial expressions. Understanding Moebius Syndrome Moebius syndrome is present from birth and is caused

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How Will AI Help Disabled People?

Advice / Emma Purcell

How Can Artificial Intelligence Benefit Disabled People? With artificial intelligence being a hot topic and the UK recently hosting the first-ever AI summit, it has sparked the question of how beneficial AI can be to disabled people. Emma Purcell, the co-founder and editor of the online disability magazine Crip Life™, gives an AI

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Zhey Grudov: inventor of the Feathertail wearable ergonomic computer mouse

Interviews / Emma Purcell

We speak to Zhey Grudov, inventor of the Feathertail, a wearable ergonomic computer mouse for people with poor motor skills or other physical impairments.

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Why joining Priority Services can help you prepare for power cuts this winter

8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability

The Accessibility Illusion – When AI Makes Text Simpler but Gets It Wrong

The future of mobility – new modern mobility scooter, launched in the UK

Hoists for Sex and Intimacy: A Call for Collaboration

New Product Review: The Active Hands Lite Gripping Aid

Tetra Push Rims: Grip your wheels with Groovy Pushrims

Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day 2024

How Will AI Help Disabled People?

Zhey Grudov: inventor of the Feathertail wearable ergonomic computer mouse

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