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 ...

The Indian government has proposed new rules to improve access to assistive devices for people with disabilities. A planned online portal will manage certification, purchase, and complaints. The draft ...

In today’s world, technology has become nearly inseparable from daily life.Smartphones, smart speakers and AI-powered devices ...

When Matthew Sherwood goes shopping for clothes, he needs help to ensure that what he’s picking up is the color or style he’s looking for. Sherwood has been blind for more than 15 years; he has a ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- In North Philadelphia, a community resource has their doors open for people with disabilities to find support. At the "TechOWL" Community Space, they have ...

Read more about AI assistive tech boosts emotional well-being in students with visual impairments on Devdiscourse ...

However, many people are unaware of the types of technologies available and few people have experience using them. The event will offer experiential learning opportunities, including demonstrations ...

The WHO-led project in Tanzania’s Morogoro region trained 179 health workers and supplied over 14,700 assistive products to ...

For K–12 students who can’t use hand- or voice-activated assistive tech, the tongue-operated MouthPad could be revolutionary. A new tongue-operated device could mean K–12 students with disabilities ...