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 ...

Elaine Short is a co-PI of AccessComputing, an organization working to increase the representation of people with disabilities in computing careers, and the co-Chair of AccessSIGCHI, a disability ...

The Assistive Technology Lab is your primary resource for accommodated and assistive technology. We provide access to a wide range of assistive technology tools such ...

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 ...

The World Health Organization reports that about 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the global population, live with a significant disability. This figure is rising due to aging populations, as well as new ...

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.

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 ...