Assistive Technology News Monthly: March 2026
The MDI Assistive Technology Monthly Update is a free resource produced by Muscular Dystrophy Ireland for our community. Each edition brings together the latest news and developments in assistive technology, a product spotlight featuring recommendations from our members, and a curated selection of resources, tools, and links to help support daily living.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the MDI Assistive Technology (AT) Support Service.
The Assistive Technology support service offers individualised support to members with a neuromuscular condition by providing them with valuable information, support, and advocacy on how to secure smart technologies that can assist members to improve challenges faced in their everyday lives. Our aim is to create a supportive environment where individuals with a neuromuscular condition can thrive and achieve their full potential. People with disabilities face a variety of challenges be it at home, in education, employment, healthcare, social isolation, independent living and funding.
🔄 A.T. Tuesday: Switchify revolutionises how people with physical disabilities interact with their Android devices.
Founder and Developer of Switchify Owen McGirr is a passionate software developer and accessibility advocate from Donegal, Ireland. Living with cerebral palsy, Owen has firsthand experience navigating the challenges that come with using technology as a switch user.