Assistive technology is vital for the disability community, ranging from a pencil grip for individuals who struggle with fine motor skills to a speech-generating device used by individuals with ...

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 ...

The “MacGyver” approach lets disabled users reimagine their tech ...

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 ...

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.

This project was undertaken in collaboration with Sonia Nurkse, MOT, OTR/L and Bridget Tanner, MSOT, OTR/L, two occupational therapists working on the inpatient rehabilitation unit at MultiCare Good ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) – On Friday, February 13, 2026, The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) announced an unprecedented collaboration with the Louisiana Assistive Technology Access ...

In a landmark initiative to advance indigenous, affordable, and high-performance prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive technologies, AP Govt enterprise Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), India’s ...