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Assistive technology (AT) is an umbrella term which broadly encompasses assistive products (AP) and the related services which improves function and enhances the user’s participation in all areas of life.1 Assistive products are “any external products (including devices, equipment, instruments and software) (…) with the primary purpose to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning and independence and/or well-being, or to prevent impairments and secondary health conditions”.2 Recently, awareness for the urgent need to improve access to Assistive Technology has expanded, as 2022 global population statistics highlights one in three people, or 2.5 billion people, requires at least one assistive product.1…

Located in Australia's tropical north, Brisbane often finds itself in the shadow of its more cosmopolitan southern cities of Sydney and Melbourne.But that's likely to change with the Queensland capital being crowned host of the 2032 Olympic Games, and despite the Paris Games only just finishing, the city is already busy putting on the glamour.A new entertainment and lifestyle precinct called Queens Wharf is hoping to change that, with its flagship mixed-use development, The Star, due to open on August 29 after a multi-year renovation, according to Queensland Tourism and Events.The complex will include a five-star hotel, several restaurants, a…

Mark Zuckerberg, the tech titan behind Meta, is one of the richest people in the world with a net worth of roughly $183 billion. His wealth fuels a variety of passions, from investing in real estate in Hawaii to his philanthropic work with his wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg is known for his relatively modest car interests, driving cars such as an Acura TSX and a Honda Fit, but he does make some more extravagant purchases. For example, he bought a Volkswagen Golf GTI after amassing his fortune, a car with a modest starting price of just over $30,000. But he's…

The Chicago Bears (3-0) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) on Thursday to close out the preseason for both teams. Kickoff at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 pm ET (NFL Network). Below, we break down BetMGM Sportsbook's lines on Bears vs. Chiefs odds and give our expert NFL picks and predictions. The Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 on Saturday to maintain a 6.5-point home edge and win all three of their preseason games. Quarterback Caleb Williams completed 6-of-13 for 75 yards and quarterback Tyson Bagent was 7-of-8 for 87 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears…

My wife and I headed north to Alberta for a few days, visiting friends in Calgary and then going to Banff for a few days.On my way back to Montana, I noticed something felt a bit odd — so odd that I started paying attention to all the political signs I drove by.It's election season, which means signs and banners are popping up in yards all over the Treasure State, and of course, here in Montana, one of the biggest elections of the fall is between Jon Tester and Tim Sheehy for the U.S. Senate seat to represent Montana.Which candidate…

Team members from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity will participate next week with hundreds of military and medical development industry professionals at the Department of Defense's annual four-day Military Health Systems Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida. MHSRS is an annual gathering hosted by the Department of Defense that brings together leading experts from the military and civilian medical development industries to discuss the current state and future of military medicine and showcase the latest technologies, treatments and devices developed to protect and defend the lives of America's warfighters.During MHSRS, USAMMDA development experts will showcase the best medical technologies,…

Taylor Swift says Vienna show cancellation is 'devastating', explains silenceLONDON (AP) — Two weeks after organizers canceled Taylor Swift's Vienna show after a thwarted terror plot, Swift has issued her first statement about the cancellation. She called the cancellation devastating, saying it filled her with “a renewed sense of fear” and “tremendous guilt because so many people were planning to come to the show.” She thanked authorities and said she was holding off on speaking out until after the end of her European Eras tour to prioritize safety. Following the cancellation, Swift's representatives did not respond to multiple requests for…

Editor's note: Sign up for CNN Travel's weekly newsletter, “Unlocking the World,” to get the latest news on aviation, food and drink, accommodation and other travel trends. Fort William, Scotland CNN — Tuesday night Club Car is a big hit on the Caledonian Sleeper, which runs from London to Scotland six days a week. Passengers dine on Scottish cuisine including haggis, neps and tatties, before sampling malt whiskies and Edinburgh gin while making new friends in the swivel seats and cosy booths smartly decorated in burnt orange and teal. We leave the crowded hustle and bustle of London Euston station…

Verified It is important to understand that liver disease can be caused by many different factors apart from hepatitis A, B and C, including fatty liver disease progressing to cirrhosis, autoimmune diseases, alcohol-related liver damage and metabolic disorders such as abnormalities in copper and iron metabolism. On World Liver Day, learn about the lifestyle changes you need to make to reduce liver disease. 19th April is World Liver Day. This day is observed to raise awareness especially about liver health. The liver is a very important organ and its function is very complex. The main purpose of this organ is…

A Kentucky distillery swept the bourbon awards at this year's Whisky of the World competition. Buffalo Trace Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery has been recognized as producing the world's best bourbon at the Whiskey of the World competition. Of the hundreds of whiskeys of various styles submitted to this year's competition, only four bourbons earned Best in Class and Double Gold Medal honors. All four were brands owned by Buffalo Trace Distillery. This level of dominance is not something you'd see in most spirits competitions, but Buffalo Trace's success is not entirely unexpected. Buffalo Trace and its reputation for bourbon should…