Assistive Technology

A company in Scotland has announced the launch of ProDigits, the world's first powered system for people with missing fingers, providing them with manual dexterity again.

Dec 9, 2009 - Ann Burnett

Though facilitated communication has been used to purportedly help autistics and other impaired persons, studies have been unable to establish its effectiveness.

Nov 26, 2009 - Jenny Ashford

Many people ask if they can get a service dog for their particular disability, and how to do so. They also express concerns about the possible costs. Here are answers.

Sep 28, 2009 - R. C. Stark

Dealing with a disability can be difficult and expensive. Luckily there are low cost devices that can make life much easier if you have an impairment of some kind.

Sep 22, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

A visual impairment is the reduced ability to see. Technology allows people with such impairments access to information and the ability to perform tasks much easier.

Sep 20, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

There is a great deal of confusion about different types of assistive animals. Misunderstandings about service dog laws can needlessly cause problems for the disabled.

Jul 23, 2009 - R. C. Stark

Walking aids, as they are called, can be helpful, but they are associated with many falls, the very action they should prevent. Care is needed in selection and use.

Jul 13, 2009 - James Cooper

Accessible website design is increasingly important to avoid discrimination and help blind, deaf, autistic, learning disabled and manually impaired users on the internet.

May 18, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Amazon introduced a new version of Kindle, its electronic book reader. But once more, the device fails to include many assistive technology features.

Feb 10, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille

For computer users with disabilities, there are a variety of non-mouse options that have been around for a while, but none as cool as "multitouch."

Jan 23, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille

Now more than ever, its easier for the nation's 54 Americans with disabilities to pursue their dream vacation.

Jan 23, 2009 - Suzanne Robitaille

Walkers can increase mobility and decrease the risk of falls for the elderly or individuals with disabilities.

Jun 10, 2007 - Melinda Thompson