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Technology is evolving rapidly. New developments in artificial intelligence, assistive technology, accessibility, education technology, sensory innovation and inclusive design are creating opportunities for disabled people around the world. This page brings together the latest news and updates from trusted sources so you can stay informed about emerging trends and innovations.
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The most powerful technology is not necessarily the most advanced. It is the technology that helps people participate, connect, learn and belong. By following the latest developments in creative technology, we can better understand how innovation can create a more accessible and inclusive future for disabled people and disabled children.
Technology, Accessibility and the New Zealand Election 2026
Technology has the power to remove barriers and create opportunities for disabled people. Decisions made by government influence funding for assistive technology, digital accessibility, inclusive education, employment and innovation. Our Elections 2026 resource explores the disability policies that could shape New Zealand's technological future.
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AI and Accessibility News
Latest developments in artificial intelligence, accessible communication, assistive tools and inclusive design.
MIT News - Artificial intelligence MIT news feed about: Artificial intelligence
- MIT Schwarzman College of Computing launches pilot to help educators teach AI across disciplines
by Amanda Diehl | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing on September 9, 2026 at 8:40 pmA weeklong summer workshop brought higher education faculty to campus to explore how AI and machine learning materials can be adapted for their classrooms.
- From MIT to IBM, expediting AI and quantum deploymentby Lauren Hinkel | MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab on September 2, 2026 at 8:25 pm
MIT affiliates engage with the MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab to bring rigorous theory to production systems.
- System helps humans predict when self-driving cars will make mistakesby Adam Zewe | MIT News on September 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm
A new method, called CW-Net, translates the reasoning process of an autonomous vehicle’s AI system into understandable concepts that explain its behavior.
- Walter Torous named executive director of MIT Center for Real Estateby Denise Brehm | MIT Center for Real Estate | Department of Urban Studies and Planning on September 1, 2026 at 9:25 pm
The senior lecturer, already director of the degree program, will now oversee all aspects of the center’s activities and operations.
- Ila Kumar: Innovating with communitiesby Gitana Savage | MIT News correspondent on September 1, 2026 at 4:00 am
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
Assistive Technology News
Stay up to date with the latest assistive technology news, innovations and accessibility solutions supporting disabled people worldwide.
MIT News - Assistive technology MIT news feed about: Assistive technology
- Ila Kumar: Innovating with communitiesby Gitana Savage | MIT News correspondent on September 1, 2026 at 4:00 am
The PhD student works to give young people an active role in shaping digital technologies that can support their own well-being.
- MIT engineers design a better controller for operating construction diggersby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 am
The new, more intuitive system could speed up the training process for excavator operators.
- Personalized physical therapy: Stroke rehabilitation powered by AIby Anne Wilson | Department of Mechanical Engineering on August 5, 2026 at 6:15 pm
MIT engineers introduce an adaptive physical therapy system that uses generative AI to learn from physical therapists and interactively support stroke patients.
- Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heartby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on June 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
The new design could offer a surgery-free alternative to traditional cardiac implants.
- Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movementsby Jennifer Chu | MIT News on March 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
By moving their hands and fingers, users can direct a robot to play piano or shoot a basketball, or they can manipulate objects in a virtual environment.
Creative Technology for Disabled Children
Latest news, tools and innovations helping disabled children communicate, learn, create, play and participate more fully in everyday life.
Microsoft Accessibility Blog Making technology easier to see, hear and use!
- A Decade of Building for Everyone
by Microsoft Accessibility Blog on January 29, 2026 at 8:12 pmThe post A Decade of Building for Everyone appeared first on Microsoft Accessibility Blog.
- Forrester Research: As technology has evolved, so has the need for accessibility.by Microsoft Accessibility Blog on December 3, 2025 at 5:01 pm
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- Co-Creating Mental Health Solutionsby Mary Bellard on October 10, 2025 at 9:27 pm
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- Microsoft’s commitment to the European Accessibility Actby Microsoft Accessibility Blog on June 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm
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- AI in Action: Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Dayby srodemeyer on May 15, 2025 at 2:55 pm
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Inclusive Education Technology
Latest updates on inclusive teaching, disability support, assistive technology and accessible learning.
ADCET News Latest news from ADCET - Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training
- ADCET Newsletter: August #2 2026on August 21, 2026 at 7:01 am
Recordings of our latest two panel sessions are now available, one explored wearable AI in learning environments and the other focused on Disability Action Plans. ADCET also announced the release of our rewritten guide 'Transitioning to University: Autistic Students Guide'. Co-designed with autistic students and researchers, it covers the whole university journey, from navigating disability support to practical strategies for study, sensory needs and avoiding burnout.
- Updated guide for autistic students transitioning to universityon August 20, 2026 at 12:34 am
The Transitioning to University: Autistic Students' Guide is a newly rewritten ADCET resource, co-designed with autistic students and researchers, that supports autistic people at every stage of their university journey. Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm, the guide combines practical strategies, self-advocacy advice, and strengths-based approaches, alongside downloadable tools and resources to help autistic students navigate and thrive in higher education.
- ADCET Newsletter: August 2026on August 7, 2026 at 6:57 am
A new webinar looks at wearable AI in learning environments exploring where the risks sit and where the genuine opportunities are. A second webinar looks at Disability Action Plans, and what actually makes them work. The recording of Genio’s Journey Towards Universal Design for Learning is now available, showcasing how Genio has evolved from assistive technology to a CAST-certified UDL product.
- Disability Research Leadership Program Fellowships: Postdoctoral Researcherson August 3, 2026 at 3:39 am
The National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) is extending the Disability Research Leadership Program (DRLP) to postdoctoral researchers with disability. The DRLP will be opening up applications from early career researchers with disability who have met all requirements for the award of their PhD by the time of application. This includes researchers within seven years of completing their PhD, with allowances for career breaks, disability-related disruptions, carer responsibilities and time outside academia. Applications open: 10 August - 21 September 2026
- ADCET Newsletter: July #2 2026on July 24, 2026 at 4:12 am
The feedback from the 2026 UDL Symposium is already shaping what ADCET does next. There are three upcoming webinar/panel sessions: Genio is now a CAST-certified UDL product; Smart glasses are turning up in classrooms; Disability Action Plans: a panel on what worked, what didn't, and what people learned along the way. Our latest webinar recording looks at the pressure university disability support teams are under, and how to shift from reacting to problems to getting ahead of them.
Accessibility and Inclusion News
Latest updates on web accessibility, inclusive design, assistive technology and digital access for disabled people.