In the swiftly evolving world of technology, wearable gadgets are stepping forward to offer blind users a novel way to ...

The field of Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses an array of innovations designed to empower individuals with disabilities and enhance everyday autonomy. When combined with user‐centred design ...

According to the WHO, around 2.5 billion people require assistive devices daily. This number is expected to rise to 3.5 billion by 2050. Assistive technology for disabilities benefits individuals with ...

Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep track of their schedules to digital captioning software for those with hearing difficulties—can improve outcomes ...

Personalized and multilingual AI devices for people with vision impairments ranked among the most likely to materialize, reflecting strong confidence in ongoing technological progress. These tools ...

Enhancing quality of life for older adults through assistive technology is crucial for inclusive communities and universal health coverage.

A collaboration between one local middle school and a special services elementary school imagined myriad potential for public education. Newly created learning initiatives require not just attention ...

Apple Watch OS8 brings further hands free accessibility features to your Watch. Assistive Touch is an accessibility feature that detects hand gestures to control a cursor and navigate your Apple Watch ...

As schools increasingly impose limits or outright bans on cellphones and other devices, disability advocates are warning that the moves could impede access to much needed assistive technology.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created a wearable device that combines a camera with conversational AI powered by Meta’s Llama models to give sight to the visually impaired ...

PDFs are tricky documents. Although they have many benefits such as security and the ability to be used on diverse devices with various applications, they pose challenges for digital accessibility.