assistive technology

A student demonstrating the use of a sensor bracelet for hand-impaired persons

University of Sydney researchers create sensor bracelet for hand-impaired persons

By Adam Ang 10:26 pm May 2, 2022

Researchers from the University of Sydney’s School of Computer Science have developed a 3D-printed sensor bracelet to enable people with hand impairment to use computers and play video games. The team has received funding from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Neurodisability Assist Trust to investigate how the technology can be used to help people living with cerebral palsy. HOW IT WORKS According...

Vodafone teams up with learning disability charity for Connected Living initiative

By Leontina Postelnicu 11:24 am July 22, 2019

Vodafone has partnered with UK charity Mencap to launch an initiative that aims to improve the quality of life for people with learning disabilities through the use of technology. During the past year, the Connected Living project has been trialled in 48 of Mencap’s supported living services in Hampshire, Sussex, Somerset, Cornwall, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Suffolk. The aim is to make...