Assistive technology (AT) plays a crucial role in the lives of millions of Americans. According to the Assistive Technology Industry Association, it includes any item, device or piece of equipment ...

More than 2.5 billion people require assistive technology to help them navigate the world. The World Health Organization predicts that the number of individuals with cognitive, sensory or mobility ...

Dr. Arshia Khan is a professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth. We have previously explored her work in robotics in the PBS North documentary "In This Place" ...

With over 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide facing costly, imported assistive solutions, Torchit is working to close the accessibility gap. From AI-enabled smart glasses and mobility aids ...

Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Assistive technologies in the classroom play a key role in ...

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 ...