University of New England Occupational Studies students are learning how assistive technology helps overcome barriers, with ...

There are so many tools and gadgets that aim to make life easier for people with limited mobility, strength, or coordination, from walkers and kitchen equipment to bathroom adaptations and gym aids.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — On Real Possibilities with AARP Michigan, executive director David Bulkowski of the Disability Advocates of Kent County discussed the importance of adaptive equipment in ...

According to the WHO, around 2.5 billion people require assistive devices daily. This number is expected to rise to 3.5 billion by 2050. Assistive technology for disabilities benefits individuals with ...

The Assistive Technology Center (ATC) provides access to information technology for Purdue students, faculty and staff with disabilities. This includes accessing written and electronic information.

recently met with Stephanie Marquez and Thomas Dieli from Oak Hill, who came in to speak about their Adaptive Equipment Reuse program. The vital work they do makes a significant impact on the lives of ...

Assistive technology is a term for the equipment, systems, and devices that enhance the lives of people with disabling conditions or injuries. This technology can range from writing on a board for ...

Twenty years ago, Kelly Brush started her namesake foundation to inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead ...

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasks The author, who has a disability that limits the use of her arms, ...

Chiemeka Fevecque doesn’t let anything get in her way. Fevecque, who turns 26 on Oct. 28, was born with syringomyelia, a spinal cord condition that affects about eight out of every 100,000 people.

STATELINE, Nev. – While Tahoe’s trails and beaches are widely beloved, they’re not always easy to get to—especially with mobility devices. Without well-maintained paths or special equipment like ...

I’ve always felt it was a waste of time to cry over things I can’t change. However, as I sat on my bedroom floor recently, struggling to twist open the glucose sensor my daughter needs to survive, ...