By James T. Ellis, PhD, BCBA-D and Christine Almeida, MSEd, EdS, BCBA Image by Chessie Almeida Hi! Hello! Welcome to the Socially Savvy Second Edition! Almost 20 years ago, we (Christine and Jim) decided to develop a social-skills assessment, which eventually became Socially Savvy. At the t…

Prefer listening? Try the audio overview of this post by pressing play below. When we think of robots, we usually picture rigid machines on a factory floor. They require exhaustive programming, massive datasets, and perfectly controlled environments to function. If one thing is out of place, …

In a landmark move for the global assistive technology community, the Ministry of Electronics & IT recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy to transform India from a text-heavy digital landscape into a voice-first ecosystem. Launched at the India AI Summit Expo 2026, this initiative is anchore…

By Sam Blanco, PhD, LBA, BCBA There’s a famous quote from W. Edwards Deming that says “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” While Deming wasn’t a behavior analyst, this statement aligns closely with how BCBAs approach their work. Most BCBAs will report how much they love …

Adidas has announced the launch of the Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive, its first performance running shoe specifically designed for athletes with disabilities. Developed over several years, the shoe was inspired by Chris Nikic—the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman—who previously stru…

 Dear Friends, I never write for our blogs but I wanted to share this glimmer of hope. This weekend, an acquaintance of a friend of a friend asked me to view a French film called “No Filter Café” at a Socially Relevant Film Festival in NYC.  It’s a film in French about 5 young men…

With the April 24, 2026, deadline for the updated ADA Title II regulations rapidly approaching, the landscape of digital inclusion is shifting from reactive accommodation to proactive accessibility. This mandate requires large public institutions to ensure that every facet of their digital presence—…

A recent scoping review published in the International Journal of Geo-Information provides a comprehensive analysis of the environmental factors essential for inclusive wheelchair navigation. By examining two decades of research, the paper highlights a significant shift from “pass/fail” …

By Anika Hoybjerg, PhD, EdS, BCBA-D, LBA and Casey Barron, BCBA, LBA We’ve previously shared a blog about how to work with insurance companies and advocate for medical necessity in ABA. Here, let’s take a closer look at how you can work with insurance companies when using our newest a…

In the current academic climate, the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education is treated as an inevitability. Yet, while administrative debates often center on academic integrity and automated grading, a more fundamental shift is occurring. A recent playbook from Teach Access and…

By Dr. Darren O’Reilly, Chartered Psychologist and Founder of AuDHD Psychiatry In the first part of this series, we looked at why emotional regulation is harder for children with ADHD and how big feelings can seem to appear suddenly. This section builds on that by focusing on the early internal s…

As the world looks ahead to 2026, the Assistive Technology (AT) community continues to focus on what matters most: access, inclusion, and innovation. But beyond the devices and the software, there is the “human” side of technology—the lived experiences, the history, and the specific chal…

MTN Nigeria has reported a measurable uptick in the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within its workforce, climbing from 0.9 percent in 2021 to 2.13 percent in 2025. This steady progress underscores MTN’s long-held view that true inclusion is “a journey, not a sprint,” …

By Dr. Darren O’Reilly Many people notice traits like difficulty focusing, sensory sensitivities, or social challenges and wonder: Is this ADHD or autism? These two neurodevelopmental conditions often overlap, yet they affect thinking, attention, and communication in distinct ways. The main di…