The Internet and assistive technology have the incredible power to level the playing field for people with disabilities. To advance digital equity means to provide vital connections to friends, family ...

Ohio State students with disabilities can access assistive technology programs on more than 1,000 computers around campus, while previously they were limited to a 16-computer lab in the Office for ...

The long-running event features assistive technology, adaptive equipment, educational resources and hands-on demonstrations ...

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 ...

Miami University has a variety of resources available to assist students. These resources can be helpful for all students, regardless of accommodation needs. We invite all Miami University students to ...

Marci Straughter, a 44-year-old woman with hydrocephaly and epilepsy, uses a GPS device called AngelSense to live more independently. AngelSense provides a sense of safety and security, allowing ...

Assistive technology (AT) encompasses a diverse array of devices, interfaces, and applications designed to support individuals with multiple disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

“At some point in their lives, most people will either have a disability or know someone who has one,” said Coleen Boyle, Ph.D., director of CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental ...

With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is pushing schools to ensure that all students with disabilities have the assistive technology they need and the supports to use it effectively. The ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- "It could take one little piece of equipment to change your whole outlook on your whole situation," said Katie Fetterolf. "And that's basically what the library ...

Kenya has officially launched the AI for Disability Project, a cross-sector initiative aimed at developing and deploying ...

Disability can arrive slowly or in an instant. One day you’re independent, verbal, mobile. The next, you’re navigating a world that no longer feels designed for you. For more than 1 in 4 adults in the ...