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Colby professors Stacy Doore and Véronique Plesch are using computer vision and AI to build open-source, accessible spatial descriptions for art. Colby College is a private liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine.

UK rap legend Giggs has co-founded a groundbreaking specialist school and assessment centre for neurodivergent children

The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) is spearheading a major push for affordable assistive technology (AT) to ensure children with disabilities are not left behind in the classroom. [ 1 ]

Starting November 1, 2026, Singapore will expand its public accessibility rules to allow mobility assistance dogs and hearing dogs into all licensed retail food establishments.

A recent study from The Ohio State University reveals that patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face significant disparities in accessing kidney transplants, even in states with protective legislation.

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) officially issued DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2026, establishing comprehensive new infrastructure standards that mandate all new public school projects built starting Fiscal Year 2027 must be fully accessible to learners with disabilities and highly disaster-resilient.

The UK government expanded the Jobs Guarantee scheme in September 2026 to include fast-tracked, voluntary access for young disabled people and those on health benefits. Is this a progressive step or a trapdoor to long term unemployment?

Vodacom Group expands digital accessibility and sign-language integration for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users across its African markets. Ambitious plans from a tech company signals progress for hearing impaired people in Africa. Should more Technology companies and the global community be doing more?

The government of Moldova is reviewing a new specialist employment model designed to overhaul how people with disabilities enter and stay in the workforce.

The Muscat Governorate has launched a comprehensive, wide-ranging field survey to evaluate how well government and private buildings, as well as public facilities, comply with approved accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.

Nigerian communications commission pushes digital inclusion for personas with disabilities Nigerian communications commission pushes digital inclusion for personas with disabilities The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched targeted initiatives to deepen digital inclusion for the country’s estimated 35 million persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Eligible Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) recipients receive a one-time automatic Supplemental Canada Disability Payment of $150 to help offset the cost of obtaining the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech is currently competing as a contestant on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. The 21-year-old track and field athlete is partnered with professional dancer Daniella Karagach

Connecticut is expanding voting access for individuals with disabilities. The state-led effort targets institutionalized residents . The push involves the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) . The Secretary of the State issued new guidance. Key disability rights advocacy groups are driving the change

The ongoing war and military junta rule in Myanmar have created a severe crisis for persons with disabilities (PWDs), exposing them to extreme violence, targeted abuses, and a total collapse of support systems.

Nepal introduced live sign language interpretation for its Federal Parliament broadcasts starting May 11, 2026 , marking a historic win for the country's deaf community.

A US Judge ruled against a filing by Workaday to dismiss a class action alleging they used AI in their software to screen out job applicants with protected characteristics such as disability amongst others. What does this say about the future of job searching, could this process be already in practise by employers and could it become widespread in the future? Do we need human rights legislation ag...

Good news for prosthetic and orthotic users in Rwanda as the national health insurance scheme coverage now covers equipment from these disciplines

Upgrades to top AI models are powering accessibility tech and improving communication aids.

EU recognises Disability right at record levels

The World Health Organisation have hailed the impact of Ai for assistive technology

Good news for disability representation following the launch of a news network GDNN

The owners of Historic theatre in Greece have paved the way for accessibility innovators everywhere by adapted am old theatre for new showing of the Odyssey allowing access for disabled cast and audience.

Following an announcement of cuts to NDIS earlier in the year by the Australian government cross party Mp's have spoken out against the proposed plan.

The UK delivered its statement at the UN Convention expressed commitment to equlaity and disability rights. But do actions speak louder than words?