13 CES 2025 award-winning assistive tech innovations for healthcare professionals to know about
By Sarah Sarsby For AT Today A realistic prosthetic knee, an accessible system for people with reduced mobility that facilitates seamless makeup...
By Sarah Sarsby For AT Today A realistic prosthetic knee, an accessible system for people with reduced mobility that facilitates seamless makeup...
by Lee Learson · Published November 26, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
The Let’s Participate! project, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, was designed to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers...
by Lee Learson · Published November 22, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
Assistive technology is making it easier for people who are visually impaired to buy groceries, hail rides, and more. For...
GPS technology is only accurate to within 30 feet or so – not a problem for sighted commuters, but that...
GTX Corp (OTCBB: GTXO), an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider in the personal location, wearable and wandering assistive technology...
While the number of apps for folks with visual impairments that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ubiquitous “cloud” continues...
By Don Johnston It has been a long time coming, and a work of deep passion for students with autism...
Octopus is the first icon-based watch that teaches kids good habits and the concept of time. Octopus by Joy It’s...
Co:Writer Universal … With Speech Recognition! Co:Writer Universal uses grammar- and vocabulary-smart word prediction to help students write better across...
As you might have guessed by now, I’m a little obsessed with assistive technology products in development. Just can’t wait...
by Clare Scott The design and development of assistive technology is one of the most promising facets of the 3D...
Byline: Alix Hackett Perkins Solutions has the perfect functional and fun presents for kids and adults who are blind or visually...
Leading digital inclusion software browsealoud, from assistive technology experts Texthelp, today unveils a smart new, more user-friendly look with enhanced...
Check out this cool video of 3D printing of prosthetics! The company is Open Bionics and is based in the...
Your mobile phone can now lock and unlock your front door. Imagined, founded and developed at StanfordUniversity, CANDY HOUSE is...

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