Newswise — (Toronto, May 27, 2026) JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new section focused on “Implementation Science in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies” in its open access journal ...

Smart wheelchairs enhance mobility and independence for individuals with physical impairments, including older adults. However, challenges remain in sensor reliability, affordability, and real-world ...

Researchers at Hainan University have developed a novel approach to modeling gait synergy in lower limb assistive devices, potentially revolutionizing the control of powered prostheses and ...

Rehabilitation Medicine, Vice Chair for Innovation & Equity, Ilse Melamid Endowed A/Prof of Rehab Medicine, Associate Professor of Neurology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and Biomedical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write on the intersection of disability and the U.S. workforce. Adding to that focus is the range of programs and incentives ...

WASHINGTON – Assistive products and technologies – such as wheelchairs, upper-limb prostheses, and hearing and speech devices – hold promise for partially or fully mitigating the effects of ...

More than 2.5 billion people require assistive technology to help them navigate the world. The World Health Organization predicts that the number of individuals with cognitive, sensory or mobility ...

Individuals with disabilities face significant barriers in society, limiting their access to healthcare, quality education, and employment. The appropriate use of assistive technology (AT) can help to ...

Kianoosh Nawai, an eighth-grader at West Virginia Virtual Academy, wanted to explore how technology could help people with disabilities. His project led him to design and build a 3D-printed prosthetic ...