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How robots could help bridge health gaps if designed fairly

June 28, 2026

Social robots meant to assist people with daily tasks or therapy might sound like sci-fi, but they're already popping up in hospitals and care homes. The big question is whether these machines will actually help everyone equally or just the people who can afford them. Right now, most of these robots

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Free AI Glasses Changing Lives for Blind US Veterans

June 14, 2026

Around 130, 000 legally blind American veterans now have access to a life-changing tool—AI-powered smart glasses provided for free nationwide. The technology helps users identify objects, read text aloud, and control devices with voice commands. But beyond just handing out gadgets, the program inclu

education

A Day Where Goals Matter More Than Limits

May 17, 2026

On a Thursday morning in Staten Island, a school gym buzzed with over a hundred people, all there for the same reason—finding ways to help kids with disabilities reach their full potential. The event wasn’t just another school gathering. It was a space where parents, teachers, and students explored

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Remi’s Rhythm: A Young Girl’s Journey With Eye‑Gaze Tech

May 11, 2026

Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,

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Caregivers Talk About New Tech for Teens With CHARGE

May 10, 2026

Family helpers are the backbone of life for teens who have CHARGE syndrome. They help with daily tasks, school work and play. But how do they feel about the newest gadgets that could help? Researchers asked a group of these caregivers what they think. They wanted to know how the family s

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Smartphones Help Blind People Live More Independently

February 26, 2026

A recent study looked at how people who cannot see use phone apps to get through everyday life. The research was done in a hospital setting, where doctors and nurses asked patients about the apps they use. The goal was to see if these tools really make a difference for those with visual impairments.

education

How Tech Helps Students in Special Education

January 21, 2026

Teachers in Taiwan are using more tools to help students with disabilities. These tools, called assistive technology (AT), make learning easier. The study looked at why some teachers use these tools more than others. First, experience matters. Teachers who have been teaching for more than 10 years

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The High Price of Seeing the Digital World

December 10, 2025

Technology is supposed to make life easier, but for people with low vision, it can be a costly hurdle. Bradley, who has been using assistive tech for years, knows this well. He relies on a screen reader called Jaws to navigate his computer. It reads out text and helps him use apps, but it doesn't co

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Faces and Tech: A New Way to Communicate

December 4, 2025

Technology is changing how we talk to each other. A group of professors and students from Quinnipiac University created software that lets people control devices with their faces. This is a big deal for people who can't move much. The idea started when Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor,

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Minds Over Machines: The Cybathlon Challenge

November 13, 2025

In 1993, Owen Collumb's life took a dramatic turn when a motorbike accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. At 54, he's now a seasoned competitor in the Cybathlon, a global event that showcases assistive technologies. This isn't just about winning; it's about proving that disabilities don't