The World Health Organization (WHO) states that over 2.5 billion people worldwide use assistive devices, and that number is likely to rise as the older population grows. Older people face unique ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Accessibility features in mainstream technology are not as reliable as those in dedicated assistive devices.

Audio tools, mobile apps, and vision magnifiers can help people with vision loss navigate their lives. Tools and tech options may help read prescription labels, get the news online, or find out what’s ...

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 ...

Connor Archer still has a 2004 Mac iBook G4 laptop computer in his office. He doesn’t use it, but he thinks about it daily. Archer was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and remained nonverbal until 5.

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 ...

After 33 years of providing resources, devices, and training for self-sufficiency, Signal Centers’ Assistive Technology Services is turning a new chapter with Deardra McGee at the lead. Ms. McGee was ...