The Hubert Assistive Technology Programme Monthly Update May 2026

The Hubert 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, we want to assist members in getting assistive technology to help them with these areas. We will contact you to follow up.

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News

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 provide a clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, as well as a Media Assist feature that enhances the clarity of music, video, and calls. Use the Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 - Apple Support

World Day for Assistive Technology 2026 - https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-day-for-assistive-technology/

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.

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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

Each month we will be looking at assistive technology relating to a certain aera this month it is Gardening and Toys.

Gardening

• Specialist or adapted tools - Thrive - When choosing gardening equipment and tools, there is a wide variety of models and brand names. Following our hints and tips should keep things simple and avoid expensive mistakes.

•  Garden Seat with Wheels, Rolling Garden Stool with Height Adjustable & 360° Swivel Seat, 400lbs Weight Capacity, Gardening Cart Bench, Ergonomic Backrest & Tool Storage, for Garden, Yard, Patio : Amazon.ie: Garden

• Manual Shank Planter, Portable Seedling and Bulb Planting Tool, Comfort Handle for Vegetable Field, Plastic Film Field, Seedling Tray : Amazon.ie: Home & Kitchen

• Garden Tools Set, 3 Pcs Gardening Tools Set with Trowel : Amazon.co.uk: Garden

• Colormark Rain Watering Wand with 8 Foam Grip, Orange : Amazon.ie: Garden

• Stand Up Weed Puller Tool with Long Handle  : Amazon.ie: Garden

• Litter Picker Ergonomic Long Reach Handle 30 Inch (75cm) : Amazon.ie: Garden

• Chair Garden Stool Foldable Garden Bench Garden Work Stool Bench : Amazon.ie

• You searched for gardening - The Active Hands Company

• Robotic Lawnmower up to 500 m² - Self-Propelled Lawnmower Robot with Edge Cutting Function : Amazon.ie: Garden

Toys

• Thinking Toys - Special Needs Toys and Sensory Toys Ireland - At Thinking Toys, our story is one of passion and care. Founded by myself Aine and my husband Michael to meet the unique needs of our daughter Ailis, who has Sturge Weber Syndrome. The business was born out of a deep understanding of the challenges and joys of raising a child with additional needs. Every product we source is given special attention and care, ensuring quality while offering the best possible value.

• Sensational Kids | Therapy, Toys & Training - Welcome to Sensational Kids, Ireland’s leading online child development and learning store! Every purchase you make helps children thrive—100% of profits go towards subsidising therapy services for kids in need.

Explore our wide range of educational toys, sensory products, and learning resources designed to make playtime fun and developmental. Whether you’re shopping for sensory toys, fine motor skill activities, or educational games, we have everything to support your child’s growth and learning journey.

·         Welcome to Enable Ireland’s National Assistive Technology Training Service Accessible Apps, Games, and Toys booklet. We have gathered information on a range of accessible toys. It includes a variety of accessible games, apps, and toys. Accessible-Apps-Games-and-Toys-2024.pdf