If I say the words “assistive technology,” what comes to mind? An iPad with autism apps? Or maybe Stephen Hawking with his thought-activated chair and voice modulator? When we hear the term Assistive ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Accessibility features in mainstream technology are not as reliable as those in dedicated assistive devices.

Imagine that you have low vision and you’re completing an online job application using screen reader software. You get through half the form and then come to a question with drop-down options the ...

Ike Agyei Mensah, founder of DeafCanTalk, at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali. Photo by: Mastercard Foundation People with disabilities face many barriers across their lives. Often, they are ...

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 ...

16 May 2022 | Joint News Release WHO, UNICEF | Geneva/New York. A new report published today by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as ...