Lack of access to assistive technology, rather than disability itself, is the primary reason people lose independence and ...

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 started as a ...

The importance of building capacity in assistive technology extends beyond individual health outcomes. As the population ages and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases rises, the demand for ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

Not every revolution comes with a bang. Some arrive quietly, through a whisper of ultrasonic pulses, a soft caption that appears mid-air, or a tap of the tongue against a dental-grade touchpad. This ...