This 2026 scoping review explores how AI, generative vision models, and personalized routing algorithms are overcoming urban barriers like steep slopes and stairs to create a more inclusive world.

The primary risk of modern AI lies in its reliance on normative datasets. In the mathematical logic of machine learning, characteristics that deviate from the statistical average are often categorized ...

As the world looks ahead to 2026, the Assistive Technology (AT) community continues to focus on what matters most: access, inclusion, and innovation. But beyond the devices and the software, there is ...

MTN Nigeria has reported a measurable uptick in the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within its workforce, climbing from 0.9 percent in 2021 to 2.13 percent in 2025. This steady ...

The business of “reading aloud” is booming. In 2024 alone, the global Text-to-Speech (TTS) market was valued at approximately $4 billion, and it is projected to nearly double to $7.6 billion by 2029.

For the 1.3 billion people worldwide living with a disability, travel can often be a minefield of uncertainty and barriers. From inaccessible websites to poorly designed rooms and untrained staff, the ...

Kenyan entrepreneur Elly Savatia has won the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and £50,000 for creating Terp 360, a revolutionary web-based application that translates speech and ...

Apple recently shared some exciting news about powerful new features designed to make their devices even more accessible later this year. These tools aim to help people of all abilities use their ...

The City of Olathe has taken a significant step towards greater inclusivity by introducing a fleet of unique water wheelchairs at its aquatic facilities, including local pools and Lake Olathe. This ...

“Disability should feel personal to us all,” stated British Vogue’s former editor-in-chief Edward Enninful in his May 2023 issue editor’s letter. “Some 16 million people in the UK are Disabled, with ...

Since 2021, Airbus engineers have collaborated with the French National Sports Agency to develop advanced equipment for disabled athletes. This effort, highlighted by commercials and billboards ahead ...

In the pursuit of academic excellence and professional success, individuals with disabilities often face unique challenges. However, with the right support and opportunities, they can thrive and ...