Assistive technology (AT) encompasses a diverse array of devices, interfaces, and applications designed to support individuals with multiple disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

The “MacGyver” approach lets disabled users reimagine their tech ...

Students with disabilities may be missing out on valuable assistive technology, a new report finds, due to limited awareness among school staff and other issues.

Leveraging artificial intelligence in tandem with other assistive technologies has the potential to elevate learning in ...

With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is pushing schools to ensure that all students with disabilities have the assistive technology they need and the supports to use it effectively. The ...

Connor Archer still has a 2004 Mac iBook G4 laptop computer in his office. He doesn’t use it, but he thinks about it daily. Archer was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and remained nonverbal until 5.

Marci Straughter, a 44-year-old woman with hydrocephaly and epilepsy, uses a GPS device called AngelSense to live more independently. AngelSense provides a sense of safety and security, allowing ...

Disability can arrive slowly or in an instant. One day you’re independent, verbal, mobile. The next, you’re navigating a ...