The Internet and assistive technology have the incredible power to level the playing field for people with disabilities. To advance digital equity means to provide vital connections to friends, family ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Katie Fetterolf worked her way up from an internship with Temple University's Institute on Disabilities to becoming the Assistive Technology Lending Library Coordinator. "It could take ...

According to the WHO, around 2.5 billion people require assistive devices daily. This number is expected to rise to 3.5 billion by 2050. Assistive technology for disabilities benefits individuals with ...

JEFFERSON CITY – Mid-Missourians had the opportunity to experience futuristic technologies on Friday. Missouri Assistive Technology (MAT) hosted its first walk-in demonstration day in Jefferson City.

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.

Last week, Philadelphia University Occupational Therapy and Industrial Design students presented the results of a collaborative effort to design and build assistive devices for people with ...

On the basis of product, this report displays the production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, primarily split into: The size of the Disabled & Elderly Assistive Technology ...

Philadelphia, Pa -- In North Philadelphia, a community resource has their doors open for people with disabilities to find support. At the "TechOWL" Community Space, they have assistive technology on ...

The technologies and devices designed for people with disabilities or the elderly population that is used to perform activities of daily life are known as disabled and elderly assistive technology.