The online world comes with risks, but also friendships and independence for young people with disabilities

These words, paraphrased from a conversation with a young man with autism, have stayed with us throughout the years of research that underpin our recently published book exploring the relationship ... Read More

New brain implants poised to help people with disabilities

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Neuralink is one of the most talked about players in the BCI field, but the first product to reach the market could possibly come from competitors BlackRock and Neurotech. Read More

Senators Introduce Section 508 Refresh Act to Enhance Technology Accessibility for People with Disabilities - MSN

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) have introduced the Section 508 Refresh Act. This new bill aims to ensure ... Read More

How Digital IDs Could Help and Harm People With Disabilities

While mobile IDs promise new access for people with disabilities, a "one ID, one device" model and accessibility failures threaten to exacerbate the digital divide, according to experts in the field. Read More

Assistive technology lessens staff needs for people with disabilities - The Columbus Dispatch

Assistive technology for people with disabilities, like AngelSense, has grown in availability and popularity of late. See why, and how it can help. News Sports Entertainment Business Opinion ... Read More

AI could be a gamechanger for people with disabilities - MIT Technology Review

Similarly, the team at Boston-based Tatum Robotics is combining hardware with AI to make communication more accessible for deaf-blind people: A robotic hand forms hand signs, or words in American ... Read More

TechOWL Community Space is an open door to assistive technology for people with disabilities - ABC7 News

At the "TechOWL" Community Space, they have assistive technology on display, and shareable equipment for those who may need it. "As an organization, we've been around for over 30 years. Read More

Technology can make work harder for employees with disabilities | Employee Benefit News

Not only is it harder for workers with disabilities to get hired, they often face additional challenges once they join companies and realize that existing technology systems are not suited to their ... Read More

How technology can lower barriers to employment for Californians with disabilities - The Mercury News

New technology — and its rapid adoption for remote work during COVID-19 — continues to break down many barriers for people with disabilities. There are more ways than ever for workplaces to ... Read More

The Arc receives vital technology accessible for people with disabilities | News - kxly.com

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A local non-profit is teaming up with Amazon to make technology more accessible to people with disabilities. The Arc of Spokane is a national organization that provides support ... Read More

The Role of Assistive Technology in Enhancing Independence for People with Disabilities

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 ... Read More

TechOWL Community Space is an open door to assistive technology for people with disabilities

At the "TechOWL" Community Space, they have assistive technology on display, and shareable equipment for those who may need it. "As an organization, we've been around for over 30 years. Read More