Over €1 million in funding has been announced for digital and assistive technology projects for disabled people.
Disability Minister and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley made the announcement under the Cooperative Real Engagement for Assistive Technology Enhancement (CREATE) initiative.
The funding supports people with sensory, cognitive, physical, and intellectual disabilities access technologies, including walking devices, voice assistance and interactive sensory equipment.
Grants of up to €200,000 are available for each digital and assistive technology project under the next phase of the HSE CREATE initiative; funding applications are now open until noon on September 22nd.
The funding has been welcomed by Kerry Fianna Fáil TD, Michael Cahill, Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, and Deputy Danny Healy-Rae.
