[New] A settlement between Disability Law Colorado and the Colorado Department of Education will require increased training, agency coordination, and audits for facility schools serving students with disabilities.
Access Information News
[New] Brain-computer interaction will be easier: the design of efficient training protocols will accelerate, improve and make more intuitive user's mastering of the BCI assistive technology; also, the development of new electrodes and esthetic helmets will facilitate operation of BCI by laypeople.
PubMed Central (PMC)
[New] A $9.9 million federal grant will help the college use extended reality, in the form of virtual tours and VR videos, to give people with disabilities a glimpse into what a typical workday in manufacturing looks like.
ISPR
[New] GCPR 2026 will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in rehabilitation techniques, pain management, musculoskeletal care, neurorehabilitation, sports rehabilitation, regenerative therapies, and assistive technologies.
Global Congress on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The US Department of Education will distribute $144 million in additional IDEA funding to states for special education and early intervention, including support for expectant parents of children with disabilities.
Access Information News
The US Department of Education will allocate $144 million in additional Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funds to state and local governments.
Access Information News
The Shift to Agentic Scale: 40% of applications will deploy autonomous agents by the end of 2026, shifting focus from assistive tools to complete digital workforces.
NoimosAI
There are over 90 million stroke survivors globally, approximately 65% of whom will experience motor disability six months post-stroke.
PitchBook Data, Inc.
The National Disability Insurance Agency will get A$ 358.5 million ($260 million) over five years to develop a new digital enrolment and payment system to improve payment integrity and reduce fraud.
Healthcare IT News
The Commission will publish a new Eurobarometer on discrimination in the EU in 2027, and will take further steps to promote data collection on persons with disabilities living in institutions and associated costs.
AccessibleEU
Elder Care Assistive Robotics: According to a Grand View Research report, theglobal marketis projected to reach $9.85 billion by 2034 from $3.38 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 14.2%, driven by aging demographics.
Nasdaq
Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts employment in healthcare & social assistance will be the fastest-growing industry over the next decade, with registered nurses and aged / disability carers among the fastest-growing occupations. / Australia
Indeed Hiring Lab Australia
AT 2030 outcomes have impacted over 64 million people in 61 countries by improving access to assistive technology and strengthening policy frameworks.
GOV.UK
At the rate that Hello Robot has been releasing new hardware, that could easily be within 2027 or so - and my guess is that Stretch 5 is very likely to be the first practical, affordable assistive robot for home use.
IEEE Spectrum
The European Commission announced a social plan to reinforce the rights of persons with disabilities through 2030, including EU-wide rollout of the European Disability Card, new support for independent living, and investments in accessible AI tools and technologies.
Access Information News
The European Commission will address ongoing inequalities affecting more than 90 million people with disabilities, and will continue to promote AccessibleEU Centre as part of its commitment to improving accessibility.
AccessibleEU
The Ontario EASE Grant 2026-2027 is a strong opportunity for municipalities, nonprofits, and Indigenous governing bodies to fund practical accessibility upgrades that improve community life for people with disabilities and older adults.
fundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability
As of may 2025, the projected COLA for 2026 is 2.5%, which will affect monthly VA disability payments for many veterans.
Printable Art Activities
The U.S. government said earlier this month it would raise 2027 payments to insurers managing Medicare Advantage plans for people aged 65 and older or with disabilities by 2.48% on average.
SRN News
While the deadline extension means that the anticipated litigation for non-compliance will be delayed, there is still an urgent need for governments to ensure their digital products are usable for people with disabilities, as one-quarter of adults in the U.S. have a disability.
Govtech
Last updated: 22 June 2026
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