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 ...

Almost one billion people with disabilities and older persons are being denied access to assistive technology, according to a UN report published on Monday, calling on governments and industry to fund ...

In the Assistive Technology Lab (ATL), students can use a wide variety of assistive technologies to meet their information access and computing needs. These include stand-alone equipment, adaptive ...

Rajesh Sharma, VP India and Head of UX COE at Qualitest Group. In an era where diversity and inclusiveness have become critical in workplaces and communities, assistive technology has helped bridge ...

Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep track of their schedules to digital captioning software for those with hearing difficulties—can improve outcomes ...

The development of Assistive Technologies (AT) has given millions of persons with disabilities new opportunities to overcome obstacles and enjoy life to the maximum extent possible. Establishing a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. A member of Herr’s team of researchers, Dr. Shriya Srinivasan is a ...

The advent of affordable computing over the last few decades has certainly been a boon for many people with disabilities, making it easier to access things like text-to-speech technology, automation, ...

India’s 1.4 billion population has the unique advantage of a young workforce; a demographic and competitive edge that can drive economic growth. Indian policymakers recognise this opportunity. After ...