WASHINGTON — A rare moment on the House floor is delivering inspiration. U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton, who represents Virginia, used a text-to-speech app to deliver a speech on Monday. Last year ...

Researchers at Stanford University have developed new technology that could lead to game-changing advancements in assisted-speech devices. The small sensor is implanted in the brain and could help ...

A soft, wearable neck device that translates silent throat muscle vibrations into audible speech was associated with improved communication fluency and higher patient satisfaction among stroke ...

(Nanowerk News) People with voice disorders, including those with pathological vocal cord conditions or who are recovering from laryngeal cancer surgeries, can often find it difficult or impossible to ...

Physicians are being told to play a bigger role in ensuring that children with disabilities have access to needed augmentative and alternative communication technologies. In a clinical report out this ...

JMIR Publications recently published "Speech and Language Practitioners' Experiences of Commercially Available Voice-Assisted Technology: Web-Based Survey Study" in JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive ...

Assistive technology (AT) encompasses devices, software, and systems designed to enhance the learning experiences and functional abilities of students with disabilities. In special education, AT plays ...

Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple announced new software features for cognitive, speech, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility to be available later this year on iPhone and iPad ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...