As schools increasingly impose limits or outright bans on cellphones and other devices, disability advocates are warning that the moves could impede access to much needed assistive technology.
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 ...
The latest Technology in Schools Survey (2024–25) commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE), shows teachers a are ...
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 ...
“Assistive listening technologies or devices help individuals hear better in difficult listening situations,” says Kristina ...
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.
A Thomas Jefferson High School junior is launching an assistive technology start-up to help people with motor disabilities use computers more easily. Dhanvin Ganeshkumar’s Swype AI will allow people ...