Could Amazon’s Alexa disrupt the telecare industry? If you need help and can’t reach a phone, Amazon’s Alexa could be a lifeline. Amazon’s hands-free devices are becoming more and more popular for disabled people who are finding them a boon for enhancing daily life, with an easy interface and voice control of music, books, information and […]
One thing you’ll notice about Special Educational Needs is the sheer number of abbreviations and acronyms you have to learn. What’s the difference between ASD and ADHD? What’s an EHCP? Should you be afraid of a COP? This guide should help you navigate… (note: Where an abbreviation is written in initial lower case, it is […]
New research has struck a blow for “real” shoelaces in the battle against elastic laces. The report, published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, looked at different lacing patterns in sports shoes, and found that a firm “foot-to-shoe coupling” (FTSC) could be beneficial to athletes and less sporty folk alike. Real shoelaces, such as those […]