AI generated / Fraunhofer IPA
New assistive devices support greater independence in bladder and bowel management
26.08.2026
Fraunhofer IPA has developed 2LIP and 4ROSE, two assistive device prototypes for bladder catheterization and bowel management. The solutions are designed to support greater independence and will be presented at REHACARE 2026 in Düsseldorf.
European Disability Forum
European Parliament pushes for EU-wide minimum income rules that protect persons with disabilities
24.04.2023
A report calls on the European Commission to present a proposal for an adequate minimum income in the European Union. In this report there are important considerations on the subject of disability. The European Disability Forum strongly supports the campaign of the Social Platform on this topic.
Kanya Sesser
Meet the female athletes and trailblazers making the fashion industry more inclusive
03.04.2023
Para athletes like Robyn Lambird, Frances Rivera and Kanya Sesser are embracing their bodies and leading the revolution to make the fashion industry more inclusive for people with disabilities.
PantherMedia/Sergiy Tryapitsyn
Incontinence: Effective management with the right aid and consultation service
02.03.2021
Incontinence comes with a list of misconceptions. Yet it is quite common and should not be a taboo subject. Incontinence affects many people: besides older adults, this includes pregnant women, people who are paralyzed or children. How do you manage incontinence and self-catheterization if you are affected and what are available product options and consultation services?