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 ...

Connor Archer still has a 2004 Mac iBook G4 laptop computer in his office. He doesn’t use it, but he thinks about it daily. Archer was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and remained nonverbal until 5.

With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is pushing schools to ensure that all students with disabilities have the assistive technology they need and the supports to use it effectively. 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the past two decades, technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives. From healthcare to communication, the digital age has reshaped how we work, interact, and learn. But as we ...

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 ...

Physicians are being told to play a bigger role in ensuring that children with disabilities have access to needed augmentative and alternative communication technologies. In a clinical report out this ...