Contribution of artificial intelligence on assistive technology innovation
By Sean Loughran for ATandMe Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in driving innovation in the field of assistive...
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Simple Tech Solutions for Inclusive Learning Environments
Article by Jon Scanlon, based on this edLeader Panel; Reprint from edWeb.com One of the most important duties of teachers is...
What Do Truly Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds Look Like?
By Marlena Jackson-Retondoy for KQED When Natalie Mackay toured her son’s elementary school, she asked how he might be included...
‘Technology has made my life worth living’: Artist paints with her eyes
By Tom Page for CNN London-based artist Sarah Ezekiel has won international recognition for her vivid, life-affirming images. But her...
Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device
By Christine Wei-li Lee for UCLA Newsroom People with voice disorders, including those with pathological vocal cord conditions or who...
Career Prep Tip: Specialized Programming for Neurodiverse Students
By Ashley Mowreader for Inside Higher Ed As the number of college students with disabilities grows, more institutions are investing in...
Accessible Travel, A $58 Billion Market, Gets Its First One-Stop Shop
by Lily Girma, Bloomberg News/TNS | reprint from Disability Scoop Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans with disabilities made up an active,...
Using Technology for Students in Special Education: What the Feds Want Schools to Know
By Alyson Klein (Assistant Editor for Education Week) for Edweek.org Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep...
Google Cuts 17 Features From Google Assistant, Smart Speakers
By Kellen for Droid-Life Google Assistant’s future is likely in question at the moment, thanks to layoffs in the department at the...
Dictation in Clicker and DocsPlus
by Sergio Germano for Crick Software Dictation (speech-to-text) is a helpful tool that allows learners to get their ideas onto...
ATIA 2024 Virtual Event!
Get ready for the ultimate virtual education event for the assistive technology community! Join us for the ATIA 2024 Virtual...
Commonsense Tips to Protect School Tech from Damage
by Eileen Belastock, CEO of Belastock Consulting, for EdTech Magazine There is no denying that while mobile computing devices...
9 Tips for Using AI for Learning (and Fun!)
By Daniel Leonard for Edutopia These innovative, AI-driven activities will help you engage students across grade levels and subject areas. Artificial...
Great Gifts for Everyone!
It’s that time of year again! Looking for creative, engaging, educational and fun gifts ideas? Check out these great gift...
Engaging apps for early touchscreen users
By Ania Ciechanowski, Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist for ComTEC Services We have been looking a few apps that would be...
