Assistive Technology News Monthly: July 2026
The July edition of MDI's Assistive Technology Monthly Update is here. This month we invite members to join our new AT Peer Support Group and register interest in our upcoming AT webinar series, led by MDI staff and experts in the field. You will also find presentations from AHEAD's three-day Gather event on assistive technology in further and higher education, plus an inspiring Irish Times feature on how AT supported one man's recovery after spinal cord injury. Our Product Spotlight features an electric adjustable bed recommended by a member, and the resources section rounds up adaptive clothing and footwear suppliers for adults and children.
This group is a great opportunity to exchange tips and tricks
This group is a great opportunity to exchange tips and tricks you have learnt along your journey and connect with others in a supportive and inclusive environment. Participants can showcase products and AT tools they find useful in everyday life, learn from the experiences of others and discover new ways to combat common challenges. All sessions will take place online → Be apart of MDI's Assistive Technology Peer Support Group! – Fill in form
MDI will be hosting a series of webinars facilitated by MDI staff and experts in the field of Assistive technology.
These webinars will be a great opportunity for members to deepen their knowledge, explore emerging technologies and learn about practical solutions that support accessibility and inclusion. To express your interest in attending please complete the form below! → MDI's AT Webinar series: Expression of Interest form – Fill in form
View PowerPoints from the Gather Event run by Ahead.
Assistive Technology (AT) Community in Further and Higher Education, shares ideas and insights about the multifaceted topic of AT and how it is part of student success.
Spinal cord recovery: “Assistive technology was a liberator for me”.
Tadhg Paul says poetry and writing helped him to embrace life again and regain mobility after a catastrophic injury. Spinal cord recovery: Assistive technology was a liberator for me – The Irish Times
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.
Product Spotlight: An electric adjustable bed
Member’s Purchase Location: https://adjustablebedspecialists.ie/
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
Resources: Adaptive Clothing –
Our Adaptive Clothing Guide | Penneys IE
Able2 Wear– specialist wheelchair clothing and adaptive clothing.
ComfortClothing – design, manufacture and delivery of clothing for men and women with reduced mobility, reduced shopping opportunities or those recovering from surgery.
Special Kids Company – a range of adaptive clothing and accessories designed for children with special needs. Suitable for 2 to 16 year-olds.
Adidas offers a variety of comfort closure elastic lace shoes suitable for children - adidas Originals Campus 00s Comfort Closure Elastic Lace infant trainers Blue| Dressinn
Adaptive Clothing & Disability Footwear | adidas UK
Adaptive Clothing – Homecare Medical Shop
Keeks.ie – Ireland’s Adaptive Footwear & Kids Essentials Store