Assistireland.ie contains information on daily living aids, mobility aids and assistive technology. It includes a directory of products available from suppliers for people with disabilities and older people. Assist Ireland is provided by the Citizens Information Board.
Blind and Low Vision
Braille equipment, magnifiers...
Building Environment
Stairlifts, ramps, grab rails...
Car and Vehicle Adaptations
Wheelchair hoists, car seats...
Clothing
Dressing aids, pressure garments...
Communication
Writing aids, telephones...
Computers
Mice alternatives, screen readers...
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Sign language resources, amplifiers...
Eating and Drinking
Cutlery holders, drink systems...
Footwear
Orthopaedic shoes, wide shoes, insoles...
Handling and Lifting
Hoists, transfer aids, turning discs...
Healthcare Products
Exercise equipment, pill organisers...
Home Furniture and Fittings
Beds, environmental controls...
Housekeeping
Aids for cooking, laundry, cleaning...
Orthoses
Knee supports, splints, slings...
Personal Alarms
Pendant alarms, falls detection...
Personal Care
Bath aids, shower seats, toileting...
Recreation/Leisure/Sports
Games, garden tools, crafts...
Seating and Accessories
Riser and recliner chairs, cushions...
Walking/Standing Devices
Rollators, walking sticks and frames...
Wheeled Mobility
Scooters, wheelchairs...
Workplace
Desks, keyguards, trolleys...
What's New
16th International Mobility Conference
IMC16 is taking place from 26-30 June 2017 in Trinity College, Dublin for specialists working with people who are blind or partially sighted. The focus is on how people can move around their physical environment safely and efficiently and how people with vision impairment can move on and move out into the world of education and employment. For more information, visit IMC16
Posted on 09 June 2017
Vehicle Adaptation and Driving
For information on requirements for vehicle adaptation, and some of the tax reliefs available under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme, see the NEW Assist Ireland Information Sheet Vehicle Adaptation and Driving
Posted on 20 April 2017
Rica's Consumer Guides for People with Disabilities and Older People
The UK research charity Research Institute for Consumer Affairs (Rica) focusses specifically on issues of concern to disabled and older consumers in the UK. It produces a wide range of guides to the usability of all sorts of equipment that we use in our daily lives. Have a look at Rica's guide to motoring which includes details of cars that are easiest for you to get into and out of, vehicles with space to stow a wheelchair or other kit or equipment, and detailed car measurement data on over 1,000 cars. It also has guides on driving with a particular disability, for example, arthritis (pdf) or following a stroke (pdf) and a lot of useful information on mobility scooters. For lots more information, visit www.rica.org.uk
Posted on 13 March 2017
