San Francisco’s LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, along with other community organizations, are urging state regulators to approve Waymo’s permit for its 24/7 self-driving car service. These organizations argue that autonomous vehicles are safer and provide more accessibili…

This month’s ASAT feature comes to us from Kate McKenna, MEd, MSEd, MS, BCBA, and Executive Director David Celiberti, PhD, BCBA-D, Association for Science in Autism Treatment. To learn more about ASAT, please visit their website at www.asatonline.org. You can also sign up for ASAT’s f…

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking new bionic hand that allows unprecedented control and natural movement for amputees. The hand uses a new technique called neuromuscular reconstruction, where nerves in the residual limb are rewired to control individual fingers. This enables intricate fing…

By: Nicole Gorden, M.S., BCBA, LBA As teachers and clinicians dedicated to supporting children with autism, it’s important to recognize that prioritizing self-care is not only essential for our own well-being but also for the quality of care we provide. The summer months offer a valuable op…

Google organized a competition to develop AI technology that can decode sign language in real time, specifically focusing on American Sign Language (ASL). The objective is to assist hearing parents of deaf babies in learning ASL by providing real-time feedback and teaching them ASL words. Google als…

Welcome to “Unraveling Accessibility,” a unique series of crossword puzzles that delve into the fascinating world of assistive technology and accessibility. These puzzles are designed not only to entertain but also to educate, raising awareness about the tools, technologies, and practice…

In a world where technology reigns supreme, there is a rising force that is transforming the landscape of accessibility and inclusivity. It’s a force driven by the remarkable advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into assistive technology. From augmenting human capab…

Written by Noah Edis, Reposted with permission from Dr. Anton Shcherbakov, BCBA, Co-founder of ThinkPsych Did you know that around 97% of American adolescents play video games at least once a week, and approximately half play daily? That’s almost every single teen in the country.  It’s no secr…

Dara Faul, the associate director of the Teaching Transformation and Development Academy (TTaDA) at the University of North Dakota, is working with multiple units within the university to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for all learners. The TTaDA helps faculty make classroom cont…

In response to the growing need for cybersecurity professionals in the United States, workforce-development nonprofit Cyber.org is running a program called Project Access, which aims to train more educators to deliver cybersecurity courses that are accessible to blind and vision-impaired students. T…

Written by Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA. Reposted with permission from Dr. Anton Shcherbakov, BCBA, Co-founder of ThinkPsych Behavior analysts and other professionals in the ABA field are tasked with the job of creating behavioral and skill acquisition goals for their learners. Choosing behaviors and…

To mark Deafblind Awareness Week starting on the 26th June, Percussion Play is highlighting how music therapy can help those suffering from a sensory impairment, such as those who are deaf or blind or have partial visual or hearing impairments. Music has long been used to help heal, transcending…

By Dr. Stephanny Freeman and Kristen Hayashida, BCBA Super Parents!  We know you used your Executive Function (EF) powers to prepare for summer!  For most of us, this process started as early as February with camp sign-ups, enrichment programs, juggling schedules and the time-off of others, exten…

Delta Flight Products (DFP), a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, has revealed a new airplane seat concept that allows wheelchair users to remain in their own chairs throughout a flight. This concept seamlessly and stylishly converts to and from a traditional airplane seat, with a built-in seat that f…