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• 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)
• AT 2030 outcomes have impacted over 64 million people in 61 countries by improving access to assistive technology and strengthening policy frameworks. GOV.UK
• In the UK, the Public Switch Telephone Network that currently powers landline telephones and provides millions of vulnerable users with assistive technology will cease in 2025. Information Age
• Sight Tech Global is the first global, virtual conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers on how rapid advances in AI and related technologies will fundamentally alter the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility. A11y News - Accessibility in Tech, UX and Beyond
• By championing the integration of assistive technology in various aspects of life, societies can create a more inclusive and equitable environment that values the diverse abilities and contributions of all individuals, fostering a world where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. DotCom Magazine-Influencers And Entrepreneurs Making Ne
• By the year 2050, the World Health Organization estimates that the number of individuals older than 65 will double, further swelling the ranks of people needing assistive and replacement technology. Emergen Research
• While Apple's pre-WWDC assistive technology announcements could be life-changing in their own right, one hidden element is the extent to which they exploit the powerful Neural Engine at the heart of Apple Silicon. Computerworld
• Tesseract Ventures' drone technology, the Special Warfighter Assistive Robotic Machine (SWARM), is expected to transform USSOCOM and Special Operations Forces (SOF) operations. Unmanned Systems Technology
• At the same time, a growing startup ecosystem like India's has led to the rise of several disruptive assistive technology solutions that have enabled PwDs to live with dignity. Yourstory
• USAID launched a partnership with ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, and is committing $25 million towards the goal of providing 500 million people with life changing assistive products by 2030, including wheelchairs, eyeglasses, prosthetic devices, or hearing aids. The White House
• Health experts and researchers in Pune will start a year-long population-based study to estimate the prevalence of needs, met and unmet needs for Assistive technology, and barriers to accessing AT. Hindustan Times
• Neuralink's October trial could mark a turning point for assistive communication technology, offering hope to individuals relying on slower text-to-speech or eye tracking systems as part of their everyday communication needs. The Daily Jagran
• A first for Mongolia, the Assistive Technology Rehabilitation and Education Centre at MNUMS will be equipped with various equipment, including 3D scanning and printing equipment and eye-tracking systems for augmentative and alternative communication. Healthcare IT News
• By 2030, two billion people are expected to rely on so-called assistive technology aids in their daily lives to eat, see, hear and even get dressed. UN News
• Combining neuromorphic technology with neuro-prosthetics, (such as Neuralink) could lead to breakthroughs in prosthetic limb control and various other types of human assistive and augmented technologies. Informationweek

Last updated: 16 June 2026