The World’s First Astronaut With a Physical Disability Is Cleared for Long-Duration Space Missions
Margherita Bassi for Smithsonian Magazine Paralympian John McFall has passed all the required medical exams and is now eligible for...
Assistive technology
The (Envision) Ultimate Guide to the Best Assistive Technology for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision in 2025
Reprint from Envision Assistive technology (AT) continues to revolutionize the lives of people who are blind or have low vision,...
AEM for Access
By Heather Maydak for Westminster Technologies AEM, or accessible educational materials, is crucial for ensuring all students have equal opportunities...
AI in Education: Promise, Access, and the Growing Digital Divide
By Venkat for The Assistive Technology Blog Artificial intelligence is influencing education, particularly for students with disabilities. Take Makenzie Gilkison, a...
Children’s Books Recognized for Inclusive Storylines
by Shaun Heasley for Disability Scoop Several books are gaining accolades for their portrayal of the disability experience as part...
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...
IRS raises ABLE account contribution limit to $19,000 for 2025
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — Starting this month, individuals with disabilities can accrue more money than ever before in...
PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND LAUNCHES VIRTUAL ACADEMY TO BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION TRAINING GAP
Reprint from ATB (Assistive Technology Blog) By Venkat Key points: – Virtual academy launching January 2024 – Initial focus on...
PHOTOGRAPHERS WITH DISABILITIES CAPTURE AMAZING PARALYMPIC MOMENTS
Reprint from A/T/B (Assistive Technology Blog) (Sourced from The Guardian) In the world of Paralympic sports, every moment tells a story...
Apple introduces innovative Hearing Aid feature to its stylish earphones
By Sarah Sarsby for AT Today Technology giant Apple has announced that it is bringing an all-in-one hearing health experience...
ConnSENSE Holiday Gift Guide 2024
The holidays are here! Find creative, engaging, educational and fun gifts ideas!! Check out these great gift giving resources! Adults:...
AT Access Solutions to Fit Your Life
AT Access AT Access is a project at Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design & Innovation. The purpose is to help...
Initiative to use AI technologies to improve communication in ALS
by Marisa Wexler, MS for ALS News Today The Scott-Morgan Foundation (SMF), a nonprofit that’s pioneering assistive technology innovation, will lead a new...
Picking the Right Ed Tech Tools to Create a Unified Classroom Ecosystem
by Andy Viano (Andy Viano is a journalist and editor at EdTech: Focus on Higher Education. Executives from four leading technology...
Department of Labor launches tool to provide workers with disabilities, employers ideas for workplace accommodations
WASHINGTON – As the nation marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of a...
