Mobility devices have played a significant role in the lives of individuals with disabilities, particularly wheelchair users. However, traditional wheelchairs have remained largely unchanged since 1864, limiting users in various aspects of their lives. With the advent of self-balancing devices such …

Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen, an assistant professor at Illinois State University, has been awarded a substantial National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant of over $1.5 million to address inequities in science education for blind and low-vision (BLV) students. This five-year grant, the largest in her…

The Speech Accessibility Project, led by Mark Hasegawa-Johnson at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is making significant strides in improving speech recognition technology for individuals with speech differences, especially those with Parkinson’s disease. The project, supported by …

A Toronto theatre company called Pleiades Theatre is making big efforts to make their shows more accessible for Deaf audience members. They’re doing this by offering augmented reality (AR) glasses for every performance of their new production, Tyson’s Song, which runs for four weeks at Factory…

By Ashleigh Evans, MS, BCBA Behavior Technicians (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are vital for the success of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy programs. When opening a new ABA clinic or beginning a new supervisory relationship, it’s important to establish an environment wi…

PBS Kids has enhanced the accessibility of their programming by introducing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to sixty episodes across six popular children’s series – Arthur, Alma’s Way, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie, Work It Out Wombats!, and Pinka…

Nintendo is often criticized for its lack of accessibility in gaming, particularly when it comes to remapping buttons and the mandatory use of multiple commands across its games. Unlike its competitors Sony and Microsoft, which offer specialized accessibility controllers, Nintendo has lagged behind …

This article was reposted with permission from Stages Learning and author Frankie Kietzman. Life is filled with routines. When you’re a student, you have years of repetition in a school setting to learn where to go when you arrive, how to get your lunch, transition in the hallways, and dress out …

I am excited to celebrate the conclusion of National Library Week with a special crossword puzzle designed for our assistive technology community! This puzzle highlights the vital role libraries play in promoting accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone has the tools and resources they …

This month’s ASAT article comes to us from Mi Trinh, BA, 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 free newsletter, Scien…

Mattel is introducing a new version of Scrabble called Scrabble Together, aimed at making the game more collaborative and accessible, especially for those who might find traditional word games daunting. The new version features a double-sided board, with the original game on one side and the new ver…

By Kelly (McKinnon) Bermingham, MA, BCBA, author of The Group Experience and co-author of Social Skills Solutions: A Hands-on Manual There is a long history of evidence and research indicating that early intervention is one of the most successful measures of autism spectrum disorder symptom reduc…

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse on April 8th, a concerted effort is underway to ensure that individuals who are blind or visually impaired can experience this astronomical phenomenon in a meaningful way. Innovative technologies, such as sound and touch devices, have been developed to tran…

The T1 Fingerspelling Hand, a groundbreaking assistive technology developed by Tatum Robotics, represents a significant advancement for the DeafBlind community. Designed to mimic human dexterity, this humanoid device features 18 Degrees of Freedom, providing a natural feel and facilitating communica…