Disabilities Related News
The burden of health inequities on persons with disabilities
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows how health inequities are affecting many persons with disabilities compared to others in society.
The...
Scientists make a significant discovery about Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have found a more effective way to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a genetic...
Researchers identify link between disrupted enzyme and intellectual disability
A new study from the University of Tokyo and the University of Nagoya shows how a rare genetic mutation can lead to intellectual disability.
It...
Healthcare equity for persons with disabilities
Marine Uldry from the European Disability Forum speaks to Health Europa Quarterly about the challenges people with disabilities face when accessing healthcare.
‘Persons with disabilities...
University of Oxford pioneer air-powered prosthetic hand
A research team at the University of Oxford has developed groundbreaking prosthetic hand technology powered by the user’s breathing.
The cutting-edge air-powered prosthetic hand represents...
One billion disabled people worldwide lack access to assistive technology
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have published a new report highlighting that nearly one billion people globally who are living with a...
Improving the lives of people with learning disabilities with AI
A research project in the UK aims to enhance people's lives with learning disabilities by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to gauge a better understanding...
Disability charities to benefit from £2.4m funding
The money will fund services to provide practical support for disabled children, set up and expand helplines, and provide mental health and wellbeing support.
The...
Deafness, communication and policy in Europe
Health Europa speaks with the European Union of the Deaf about deafness, communication, education, the impact of COVID-19 and policy in Europe.
UK people with learning disabilities to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccine
Adults in the UK with severe learning disabilities are now to be prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine following advice from the Joint Committee on...
Inclusive healthcare for Deaf people around the world
Making sure Deaf people are heard and providing inclusive patient healthcare worldwide.
Many Deaf people around the world face inequalities when accessing healthcare services or...
£68m to support people with disabilities to live independently
The UK Government has pledged an extra £68m in funding to help support those living with disabilities to live independently in their homes.
The Disabled...
Total dedication to excellent wheelchair service delivery
AJM Healthcare is one of the leading providers of NHS wheelchair services in the UK.
Our corporate strategy is to focus exclusively on wheelchair services...
Mooevo expands mobility solutions in the COVID-19 hospital at IFEMA
Thanks to an unexpected experience at the current IFEMA Hospital, Mooevo’s engineers have started designing new models to offer new mobility solutions.
Turning reduced mobility...
Programming uncertainty into AI can improve safety of robotic prosthetics
Programming for uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as incorporating ‘computer vision’, can improve the safety of robotic prosthetics for users.
Walking on different...
Can robotic exoskeletons offer grip strength to those with spinal cord injury?
Imagine a day your grip strength deteriorates due to a spinal cord injury, and you lose the ability to hold and release objects. Now...
Ensuring people with disabilities are included in the workplace
Experts reveal practical implications of the 2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Supervisor Perspectives
Researchers from the Kessler Foundation and the University of...
MPS Austria: champions of self-help support and research for therapy
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are slowly progressive and inheritable metabolic diseases and MPS Austria helps to improve quality of life for MPS patients.
MPS diseases occur in...
Survey shows UK gyms do not cater for disabled people
Millions of disabled people are not being catered for in UK gyms, according to a new survey.
Personal trainers (PTs) not being equipped to work...
European Elections: are disability rights being violated?
The 2019 European Elections are imminent, but did you know that thousands of Europeans will not be able to vote because of their disability?...