What is Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)? Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is the application of electrical current to excitable tissue to improve or restore functions lost in neurologically compromised subjects” (Peng et al., 2010). It is a subgroup of electrical….
7 May 2019 Read moreDownload your free copy The new and revamped Rough Guide to Accessible Britain has recently been released in its tenth edition. This new edition has over 180 comprehensive reviews of accessible days out in the….
Read moreThere has been widespread anger at train operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). GTR, who operate the Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern franchises, has issued what many are calling ‘grossly insulting’ guidance to their….
Read moreWhen booking a service with a business there is nothing more frustrating for disabled people than having to prove their disability level. Repeatedly sending in personal documents which bear no relation to their needs, is….
Read moreRight to independent living being denied In December 2016, the Equality and Human Rights Commission launched a formal inquiry on housing for disabled people. The inquiry examined whether the availability of accessible and adaptable housing,….
Read moreShortage of accessible homes needs addressing According to the NHS there are now 1.2 million wheelchair users in the UK. Sadly, there is also a shortage of accessible homes for private rent. Without a suitable….
Read moreDisabled do not feel confident about accessibility when visiting new places The cost of providing disabled access can appear prohibitive, but the return on this investment will be worth it in the long term as….
Read moreGoogle Maps app to include information on wheelchair access It was recently announced that the Google Maps app, designed to help navigate and explore the world, will now include information about which public transport stations….
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