Assistive technology can help those with disabilities to lead a more connected life. This is no niche market, either, and large tech companies are starting to make these assistive tech devices a ...

In the US, The Technology Related Assistance to Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (or Tech Act) defined what objects and services are considered assistive tech. Per the law, an assistive ...

Technology allows persons with disabilities to overcome, or step over a particular inability to do something, conferring independence, but also facilitating learning, entertainment and growth.

Assistive technologies are technology-related tools, from low-tech devices like magnifying glasses for people with low vision to high-tech devices like computerized communication systems for those ...

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 ...

Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Assistive technology can include mobility ...

Many technology providers offer trial tests of their products, and educators can test-drive the various assistive technologies on display at education conferences. ‘Cheap and Easy Tools’ ...

When the Academy of Whole Learning, a K–12 private school in Minnesota for students with autism spectrum disorder and individual learning needs, introduced virtual reality technology in their ...