Assistive technology (AT) encompasses devices, software, and systems designed to enhance the learning experiences and functional abilities of students with disabilities. In special education, AT plays ...

Are plummeting literacy skills the new pandemic among young learners? Dozens of studies over the past year have shown alarming drops in the percentage of students meeting reading benchmarks at the ...

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With new guidance, the U.S. Department of Education is pushing schools to ensure that all students with disabilities have the assistive technology they need and the supports to use it effectively. The ...

Connor Archer still has a 2004 Mac iBook G4 laptop computer in his office. He doesn’t use it, but he thinks about it daily. Archer was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and remained nonverbal until 5.

Assistive technology devices and services help users with disabilities perform tasks like typing, drawing, and more. Assistive technology comes in dozens of forms, and can be built to help with a ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are some of the buzziest terms in tech and for a good reason. These innovations have the potential to tackle some of humanity's biggest obstacles ...

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Dr. Jennifer E. Smith and Dr. Jasmine Begeske are both clinical assistant professors of special education. They are being recognized for their dedication to promoting accessibility and inclusion in ...

The importance of building capacity in assistive technology extends beyond individual health outcomes. As the population ages and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases rises, the demand for ...

Assistive technology is vital to enable people to live healthy, independent lives. Around the world, an estimated 2.5 billion people currently use assistive technologies, and this is predicted to rise ...