Where AI Meets Inclusion
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Not Just Another List: Introducing The 2026 Disability Awareness & AT Calendar
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 the “human” side of technology—the lived experiences, the history, and the specific challenges faced by diverse communities. Celebrating awareness days is about…
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How to Plan a More Accessible 2026
As 2026 approaches, accessibility continues to shift from a compliance requirement to a core component of inclusive, user-centered design. Whether you’re a business leader, marketer, web developer, HR professional, event planner, or accessibility advocate, now is the ideal time to set goals, systems, and processes that reduce barriers for people with disabilities.
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MTN Nigeria Reports 2.13% PWD Workforce Growth in 2025: A Case Study in Inclusion
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 progress underscores MTN’s long-held view that true inclusion is “a journey, not a sprint,” requiring structural reform and accountability rather than just isolated…
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Celebrating Judy Heumann: A Trailblazer for Disability Rights
December 18 marks the birthday of Judith “Judy” Heumann (1947–2023), a pioneering advocate whose work reshaped disability rights and accessibility around the world.
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Vine-inspired robotic gripper gently lifts heavy and fragile objects
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…
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Human Rights Day: Why Accessibility Is a Human Right
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…