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Each month, Access & Inclusion Through Technology brings together developments in disability, assistive technology, AI, accessibility policy and inclusive innovation. davebanesaccess.medium.com/a…

AI can improve health services, but only if disabled people are included in design, testing, governance, and delivery. Inclusion cannot be added after systems are already built. davebanesaccess.medium.com/a…

AAC works best when everyone around the person understands their role. Families, teachers, therapists, support staff, peers and communities all help create the conditions for communication to grow. Read more: globalsymbols.com/news/2026-…

For someone with limited movement, even small actions such as turning on a light, opening a door or changing the TV can require assistance. Wearable environmental controls could return those everyday choices directly to the user. homebrace.com/en/blog_16.php

Delighted and honoured to be appointed President-Elect of ISAAC, the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. I look forward to working with the global AAC community to advance communication rights, inclusion and access for all. #AAC #ISAAC

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Wearable navigation systems could provide spoken, visual, or vibration-based directions without requiring someone to hold or constantly operate a phone. That could make independent mobility simpler and more intuitive. homebrace.com/en/blog_16.php #AccessibleMobility #Navigation

AI is already changing how health services are planned, delivered and evaluated. But what does this mean for disabled people? This blog explores the benefits, risks and implications for access, inclusion, governance and rights. davebanesaccess.medium.com/a…

Accessibility, assistive technology and digital inclusion are no longer separate conversations. They sit at the centre of how we design services, regulate technology, support participation and shape innovation. davebanesaccess.medium.com/a…

Effective AAC is not just about choosing a device, app or symbol set. It depends on a wider ecosystem of people, tools, training, support, language, culture and opportunity. Read the Global Symbols blog on why an AAC ecosystem matters: globalsymbols.com/news/2026-… #AAC

Smart glasses, watches and body-worn sensors could increasingly become accessibility tools. The important question is not how clever the technology is, but whether it gives people greater choice, participation and independence. homebrace.com/en/blog_16.php #Accessibility

Google is bringing real-time sign-language-to-text capability to consumer smartphones. What happens when accessibility capabilities move from specialist AT into mainstream devices? More in the September roundup: medium.com/@davebanesaccess/…

AI may predict what an AAC user wants to say, but it should never assume that prediction represents their voice. Inclusive AI should increase communication without taking control away from the person. medium.com/@davebanesaccess/… #AAC #AI

Head, wrist, or finger movements could become a way to control a powered wheelchair. Wearable sensors are opening new possibilities for people who cannot use conventional controls or whose movement changes during the day. homebrace.com/en/blog_16.php #WheelchairTechnology

Wearable technology may help AAC move beyond the tablet screen and become more closely integrated into everyday life. Our latest blog considers what this could mean for users: globalsymbols.com/news/Weara… #AACAwareness #WearableTech #AssistiveTechnology #Inclusion

What if an AAC system could respond to where a person is, what they are doing and who they are speaking with? Wearable technology can help make communication more immediate and relevant. Read more: globalsymbols.com/news/Weara… #AAC #InclusiveTechnology #Wearables #DisabilityInnovation

Human in the loop should mean more than asking someone to check an AI decision after it's made. Disabled people need to be involved in defining the problem, designing the solution and evaluating its impact. medium.com/@davebanesaccess/… #CoDesign #AI #InclusiveDesign #HumanInTheLoop

Mobility is about more than walking. It includes navigation, powered wheelchair control, public transport, and moving through the world with confidence. Can wearable technology help? homebrace.com/en/blog_16.php #Mobility #AssistiveTechnology #WearableTech #Accessibility #HomeBrace

One of the strongest trends in assistive technology riis the convergence between mainstream consumer technology and specialist accessibility. AI glasses, smartphones, wearables and conversational interfaces are increasingly being used as assistive tools. medium.com/@davebanesaccess/…