For people with limited mobility, due congenital disability, aging, injury or medical conditions, assistive devices allow for greater normality in their everyday life. Technological advances in ...

Assistive technologies are technology-related tools, from low-tech devices like magnifying glasses for people with low vision to high-tech devices like computerized communication systems for those ...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and VA Montana Health Care System’s Diversity Committee will host a National Disability Month program from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 ...

According to the WHO, around 2.5 billion people require assistive devices daily. This number is expected to rise to 3.5 billion by 2050. Assistive technology for disabilities benefits individuals with ...

Cerebral palsy is a type of permanent movement disorder. In addition to motor disability, people with cerebral palsy (CP) can also experience visual or hearing impairments, intellectual ...

Activity limitations are significant and relatively stable over a 2-year period for patients with early RA, and assistive devices are most often needed for help with eating or drinking. (Thyberg I ...

Assistive Devices for Anywhere in the House Arthritis is the most common cause of disability, according to the Arthritis Foundation, and with more than 100 types of arthritis , affecting ore than ...

In many countries, disability and assistive devices may fall under the remit of different ministries and that may create confusion for the user. Thailand, for example, has three ministries that ...

Governments in low- and middle-income countries give some thought to access for devices that assist disabled elderly, a recent study suggests, but more attention is needed.

Lalu added that promoting local content in the manufacturing of assistive devices will go a long way to increase patronage and boost the nation’s economy. Dr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary ...

Two siblings, Fulera Yahaya, 18 years, and Ibrahim Yahaya, 16 years, both with disabilities in Koforidua, Eastern Region of Ghana are defying all odds including lack of disability friendly ...

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