We’ve recently tested a new Sound Switch Pro, available from Technical Solutions in Melbourne. Its sensitivity can be adjusted, and a wide range of vocal sounds can be used to trigger the switch, making it a great option for people who need to alert a carer at night when they are in bed. You can blow, speak, blow raspberries, even whistle into an external or the internal microphone to activate the switch, which can be connected to a wide range of devices from communication to

Smartphones aren't going away. In the last decade they have revolutionised how we communicate and connect. In many ways their versatility is their strength, allowing them to fill many different needs and adapt to user preferences. For less experienced smartphone users however, their complexity can constitute a major obstacle to access. This is amplified further for people with a brain injury, intellectual disability or developmental delay. There are several different apps ava