Bringing together the worlds of assistive technology and consumer electronics is becoming increasingly necessary with ever-developing digital technology and communication abilities, for those with ...

An innovative, new device is helping people who are blind or low-vision feel facial expressions. HapWare uses haptics or vibrations on the wrist to relay visual cues like gestures. It started as a ...

Assistive technology refers to devices and services that help people with disabilities and long-term health conditions perform a variety of tasks. Also called adaptive technology, the category ...

Individuals who return to work through Social Security’s Ticket to Work (TTW) Program can benefit greatly and are more likely to have a positive transition when they can access the latest assistive ...

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 ...

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 ...

Assistive technology has become a cornerstone of inclusive education, offering tailored tools that enable learners with diverse needs to access curricula, communicate effectively and engage ...

RIT’s clinical doctorate in occupational therapy educates graduate students in technological innovations that help people ...