Assistive technology (AT) encompasses devices, software, and systems designed to enhance the learning experiences and functional abilities of students with disabilities. In special education, AT plays ...

Disability can arrive slowly or in an instant. One day you’re independent, verbal, mobile. The next, you’re navigating a ...

The field of Assistive Technology (AT) encompasses an array of innovations designed to empower individuals with disabilities and enhance everyday autonomy. When combined with user‐centred design ...

When Diane Leising came home from a physical rehabilitation center last spring, her caretaker had a secret weapon – the University at Buffalo Center for Assistive Technology, a nonprofit agency packed ...

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 ...

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 ...

People who grow up on farms, live on farms and work on farms often don’t like the idea of leaving the farm when they get older. “They want to farm until they’re like 99, or be part of it, at least,” ...

The first time Andrew Bellavia attended a live performance featuring a new assistive listening technology for people with hearing aids, he was blown away. He had become accustomed over the years to ...

Audiocon unveiled its Ceretone hearing aids at CES 2026, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, app controls, and rechargeable ...

At CES 2026, Audicon showcased its Ceretone line of hearing aids that blur the line between assistive devices and consumer tech gadgets. The company's display featured two flagship models—Beacon and ...