Assistive Technology News Monthly: March 2026
News
Mayo student wins engineering award for assistive technology project,
A secondary school student from St. Patrick’s Secondary School Lacken Cross, Co Mayo, has been recognised at the SciFest at Teen-Turn event, held at Avantor in Dublin, for an innovative assistive technology project supporting people with speech disabilities. - Mayo student wins engineering award for assistive technology project | Connaught Telegraph
Allvida expands its medical technology solutions in Ireland with acquisition of MMS Medical.
Assistive technology provider Allvida has announced that MMS Medical, one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of medical equipment, has joined the Allvida Group. Allvida expands its medical technology solutions in Ireland with acquisition of MMS Medical - THIIS Magazine
Product Spotlight
Through the Assistive Technology Support Programme, we are doing a product spotlight on products our MDI community uses. Thank you to members for their recommendations.
A tablet with a separate keyboard
People with disabilities face a variety of challenges, be it at home, in education, employment, healthcare, social isolation, and independent living, we are looking to Spotlight Products and assistive technology that members use and find beneficial.
If you have a product you would like to recommend please fill in form >> Product Spotlight - Technology to Aid Daily Living – Fill in form
Disclaimer: MDI does not endorse, recommend, or have any affiliation with any of the products, brands, or retailers mentioned in the above article ("The 12 Best Tablets With a Keyboard: 2026 Edition" by MyNextTablet.com). This content is shared purely for informational and guidance purposes. Individuals are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any purchasing decisions.
Resources
Microsoft Accessibility website for Microsoft’s accessibility features. Empowering people with disabilities - In today’s connected world, access to technology is central to the way we operate, and it is fundamental to a more accessible future. Through tech innovation, together, we can empower people across the global spectrum of disability.
Keyboard Shortcuts - Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
Alexa video resources - Amazon Alexa - YouTube
Google Nest video resources - Google Nest - YouTube