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December 18 marks the birthday of Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947–2023), a pioneering advocate whose work reshaped disability rights and accessibility around the world.

In the horticultural world, some vines are especially grabby. As they grow, the woody tendrils can wrap around obstacles with enough force to pull down entire fences and trees. Inspired by vines’ twisty tenacity, engineers at MIT and Stanford University have developed a robotic gripper that can snake around and lift a variety of…

Every year on December 10, the world commemorates Human Rights Day—the anniversary of the United Nations’ adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. The UDHR affirms the inherent dignity and equal rights of all people, including principles of equality, non-discrimination, and participation—principles that sit at the heart of both digital…

American Sign Language (ASL) is not just a means of communication, but a rich and vibrant language with its own grammar, syntax, and cultural significance. It is a vital part of accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals, enabling equitable access to information, education, healthcare, employment, and community.