Assistive technology (AT) plays a crucial role in the lives of millions of Americans. According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association, it includes any item, device or piece of equipment ...

100 Examples of Low Tech Assistive Technology in the classroom; suggestions for reading, writing, autism, dyslexia and much more.

With over 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide facing costly, imported assistive solutions, Torchit is working to close the accessibility gap. From AI-enabled smart glasses and mobility aids ...

Dr. Arshia Khan is a professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. We have previously explored her work in robotics in the PBS North documentary "In This Place" ...

More than 2.5 billion people require assistive technology to help them navigate the world. The World Health Organization predicts that the number of individuals with cognitive, sensory or mobility ...

The first time Esther Klang tried the Atalante X, a self-balancing robotic exoskeleton, she was elated. Klang, who is quadriplegic, works with Fable, an accessibility-testing platform that pairs ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Assistive technologies in the classroom play a key role in ...

Assistive devices can help you perform daily tasks and live independently if you have a disability. There are many types of assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, and apps to help you ...