AI-generated synthetic voices: the identity question
Voice banking can preserve a voice that is recognizably yours for people facing voice loss. The identity and dignity questions it raises, and what to ask before you record.
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Open-source assistive tech: why some of the best tools are free and community-built
The maker movement is reshaping assistive technology: free 3D-printable switches, prosthetics, and adaptive tools built by the people who use them. Where DIY beats commercial, where it does not, and how to find vetted projects.
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The Bias Hidden in the Software: Automated Decisions, Disability, and the Rights That Still Apply
Automated tools increasingly decide on jobs, benefits, and care, and research finds they can carry bias against people with disabilities. A plain report on how it happens, why it reaches Canada, and what the law still requires.
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The State of AI Prosthetics in 2026: Affordable, Promising, Still Out of Reach
Advanced myoelectric hands are real and available in Canada in 2026. Whether you can get one depends on your province’s funding, not the technology. A map of what’s purchasable versus research-only.
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Control a Computer With Your Tongue: What the MouthPad Is and Who It Is For
The Augmental MouthPad is a custom-fitted retainer that turns your tongue into a trackpad. Here is how it compares to switch and gaze input, who it suits, and the cost and dental-fit questions to ask before you buy.
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The People Behind Gaming’s Accessibility Era Just Lost Their Jobs: What the Xbox Reset Means for Players With Disabilities
Microsoft’s 6 July layoffs reached the Xbox accessibility teams behind the Adaptive Controller and the testing service. What changed for players with disabilities, and what did not.
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Connected by Touch: The Communication Tech DeafBlind Canadians Use, and What Is New
How DeafBlind Canadians communicate through Protactile, tactile sign, social haptics, and braille technology, plus the new touch-based devices arriving in 2026 and the Canadian support gap.
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Playing Guitar, Piano, and Drums with a Disability: Adaptive Music Equipment That Actually Works
Adaptive instruments and gear that make guitar, piano, and drums playable for musicians with disabilities, with practical picks that work.
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3D Printing Your Own Adaptive Tools: What the 2026 Evidence Shows
3D-printed assistive tools are past the novelty stage. Here is what the 2026 evidence shows about making low-cost adaptive devices that fit your hand and routine.
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Prime Day, Day 2: The Smart-Home Deals That Are Actually Assistive Technology
Prime Day 2026 runs June 23 to 26. Day two: the smart-home deals that double as assistive technology for people with disabilities, from voice control to smart locks, and how to buy for the barrier.
