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 ...

Assistive Technology in relation to computer and IT systems can be life-changing for disabled people. Access to assistive technology can, in many cases, define the difference between full and equal ...

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 ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Katie Fetterolf worked her way up from an internship with Temple University's Institute on Disabilities to becoming the Assistive Technology Lending Library Coordinator. "It could take ...

JEFFERSON CITY – Mid-Missourians had the opportunity to experience futuristic technologies on Friday. Missouri Assistive Technology (MAT) hosted its first walk-in demonstration day in Jefferson City.

Please Note: Blog posts are not selected, edited or screened by Seeking Alpha editors. The increasing funding by governments, the rise in disabled and geriatric population, and the introduction of ...

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.

Last week, Philadelphia University Occupational Therapy and Industrial Design students presented the results of a collaborative effort to design and build assistive devices for people with ...

People with disability in Western Australia will get better access to cheaper assistive technology, under an Australian Government pilot program.The ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Katie Fetterolf worked her way up from an internship with Temple University's Institute on Disabilities to becoming the Assistive Technology Lending Library Coordinator. "It could take ...