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Square graphic with a solid red background. Large cream-colored capital letters at the top read: '8 Accessible Products That Help Empower Everyday Life Independently With A Disability'. Below the text, eight simple illustrated icons are arranged in two rows: an iPhone, a large-print yellow-and-black Bluetooth keyboard, an Amazon Echo smart speaker, a TV screen with a speaker icon, the ChatGPT logo, the Grammarly logo, a blue Hydrant water bottle with a drinking tube, and a sheet of colorful tactile dot stickers.

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

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

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

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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