In today’s world, technology has become nearly inseparable from daily life.Smartphones, smart speakers and AI-powered devices ...
Imagine a classroom where every student, no matter their ability, can fully participate, talk, and learn. Thanks to new developments in assistive technology (AT), this idea is becoming real across the ...
Stephen Hawking is probably the first name that comes to mind when text to speech (TTS) voice assistive technology is mentioned. Hawking was diagnosed with a motor neuron disease known as amyotrophic ...
For millions of persons living with disabilities worldwide, artificial intelligence could be a game changer. At Purple Fest ...
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 ...
Despite making up 20% of the population, the vast majority of neurodivergent people in the U.S. continue to lack the assistive tools and resources needed for them to thrive both in the workplace and ...
THEY HAVE TOOLS TO HELP. MANY OF US USE TOOLS TO MAKE EVERYDAY TASKS A LITTLE EASIER, AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS HELPING PEOPLE WHO ARE AGING OR HAVE DISABILITIES MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. HELLO ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/The Hill) — The Democratic U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, Jennifer Wexton, used a voice assistive application to speak on the U.S. House floor on ...
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 ...
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 ...