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Assistive Technology (AT) is any product or service designed to enable independence for disabled and older people.
(King's Fund consultation, 2001)

The Foundation for Assistive Technology (FAST) works with the AT community to support innovation in product development and good practice in service provision.

Research News - September 2008

RAatE Conference 2008

The UK's only annual conference focused on the latest innovations and developments in assistive technology.  More details are here.

Workforce Development

FAST is leading the campaign to improve training and education in AT:

  • 2007 Sector Skills Councils Report, link here
  • Choosing and using technology for self care, link here [Pdf 165kb]

 

FAST Breaking News - September

  • CEP guide: Night time postural management equipment for children. Details here [external link]. 
  • First i4i call for proposals. Deadline 19th September.
  • NHS-developed bionic arm wins award. Details here [external link]
  • National Dementia Strategy Consultation. More here [external link].
  • Assisted Living Innovation Platform 'Smart Care Distributed Environment' call for proposals. Deadline 4th September. Details here [external link].
  • View this month's news highlights ...

Current Products

For current products, see FAST's list of organisations providing independent advice on AT. If no current products match your needs, contact Demand, Remap, Meru and BIME [external links].