Recently, I came across an article about a dentist. This dentist suffered a cervical spine injury in an accident while attending dental school, resulting in paralysis of the entire body except for ...

UD’s Center for Disabilities Studies opens Assistive Technology Resource Center in Milford, allowing more Delawareans to try supportive devices for free When Emmanuel Jenkins got his first ...

Assistive technology (AT) encompasses devices, software, and systems designed to enhance the learning experiences and functional abilities of students with disabilities. In special education, AT plays ...

GOLDEN, Colo. — An innovative, new device is helping people who are blind or low-vision feel facial expressions. HapWare uses haptics or vibrations on the wrist to relay visual cues like gestures. It ...

Assistive technologies (AT) are tools that enhance the independence, safety, and quality of life of older people with functional limitations. While AT may extend independence in ageing, there are ...

According to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world’s population lives with one or more disabilities, with an overwhelming majority (approximately 840 million) in developing countries.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City public schools have been working to strengthen literacy among students, and a Staten Island school is going above and beyond to ensure its students with ...

Our eyes are powerful communicators, and they’re even more vital when other muscles stop working. For example, in the final stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), many people can’t move their ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- In North Philadelphia, a community resource has their doors open for people with disabilities to find support. At the "TechOWL" Community Space, they have ...