Reposted with permission from Action Behavior Centers Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, most commonly known as ABA therapy, has grown to become the leading therapy for children with autism. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) primarily work with children on the autism spectrum and their fa…

Get ready to challenge your knowledge and test your wits with this exciting crossword puzzle, featuring a fusion of trivia questions and crossword clues! Dive into the intriguing world of accessibility, assistive technology, universal design, and smart cities as you explore this brain-teasing advent…

National Industries for the Blind will hold its national conference at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City (2799 Richmond Hwy., Arlington, Va. 22202) on October 9-12 (view the full agenda here) in partnership with the National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind. The annual Traini…

Accessible housing is in demand in various markets around the world, driven by factors such as an aging population, increased awareness of accessibility rights, and a growing emphasis on inclusive design. As people age or experience changes in mobility, having an accessible home becomes crucial to m…

Fran Díaz, the founder of Autofabricantes, has embarked on a mission to transform the prosthetics industry, with a particular focus on improving the lives of children who require prosthetic devices. He recognized a glaring issue in the industry before starting his venture: prosthetic devices were of…

Reposted with permission from BlueSprig Helping your child transition to a school sleep schedule can be a rewarding and empowering experience for parents of children on the autism spectrum. While it may initially seem challenging to adjust to the structured routine of the school year, especially …

At the opening night of the 2023 Elevate Festival, TD Bank Group made a significant announcement, unveiling the TD Accessibility Adapter, a free accessibility Chrome plug-in. Available to users in both Canada and the United States, this innovative tool empowers individuals to personalize their onlin…

Reposted with permission from Action Behavior Centers What are the four functions of behavior?  In the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) field, it is believed that there is always an underlying reason for all behavior. Our behavior serves a purpose, even though it may not always be clear.…

It’s Sunday and your beloved AT crossword puzzle is here! Dive into the world of accessibility and assistive tech with  thiscrossword! Test your knowledge of inclusive design while having fun. Sharpen your pencil and get ready to uncover the answers to these intriguing clues that celebrate the techn…

Replique, a German digital manufacturing company, partnered with RehaMedPower, a medical supplier specializing in wheelchairs, to revolutionize wheelchair design and production using HP’s Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) technology. Traditional manufacturing methods for wheelchairs involved high costs a…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Children with autism and other neurodivergence commonly struggle with transitions. The shift from summer to the start of a new school year is one of the most challenging transitions. Getting back into a new routine is not easy and often requires support and patience th…

American Sign Language (ASL) is crucial for the deaf and hard of hearing community, offering language, communication, and culture. ASL is distinct from English, with its own grammar and syntax. Early exposure to ASL is vital for language development, and it’s not a given that hearing families …

Cruise, a company developing autonomous vehicles with General Motors’ support, unveiled a robotaxi designed to accommodate wheelchair users. This new accessible vehicle is a significant step towards making self-driving transportation accessible to people with disabilities. It’s based on …

In a groundbreaking development, two separate research teams from Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco, have unveiled remarkable advancements in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology that decode words from a person’s thoughts, specifically targeting individua…