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 ...

If you’re concerned about your senior loved one’s independence in daily activities and routines, assistive devices may help. As seniors age, personal care tasks such as getting out of bed and getting ...

AI and robotics are driving innovation in assistive technology. But there's still work to be done to ensure that the tech is affordable and widely available. This article is part of "5G and ...

Assistive technologies have emerged as a crucial avenue for enhancing the navigation and mobility of visually impaired users. Over recent years, innovations combining computer vision, haptic feedback, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Accessibility features in mainstream technology are not as reliable as those in dedicated assistive devices.

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For people with limited mobility, due congenital disability, aging, injury or medical conditions, assistive devices allow for greater normality in their everyday life. Technological advances in ...

As you, a parent or a loved one age, mobility can become more challenging. Daily tasks like balancing, sitting down or even a short walk might leave you a bit winded. If this sounds familiar, an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to the Optometrists Network, one in six adults older than 45 years and one in four older than 75 has ...

If you have advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you may have some challenges in living independently. But there are tools to make life with low vision from AMD easier. Today, assistive ...

The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has called on the government and stakeholders to provide assistive ...