The latest assistive and accessibility technology — new devices, features and breakthroughs relevant to disabled people. Each brief is a short summary with a link to the original source.
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Missouri launches its first statewide mobile accessibility centre
Center for Human Services and Google have launched a 34-foot mobile unit bringing sensory-friendly spaces and ADA-accessible facilities to Missouri events.
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Free AI-powered AAC app helps non-verbal children join conversations in real time
Verbali’s MaTalk AI listens to conversation around a child and instantly suggests picture replies, helping non-verbal kids respond in real time.
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Tongue-controlled MouthPad goes public, paired with new whisper-to-type wearable
Augmental has opened public US sales of its tongue-driven computer mouse and introduced Vox, a wearable microphone that lets users dictate at a whisper.
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American Council of the Blind and Meta give free AI glasses to blind veterans
ACB, Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association are giving free Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to blind veterans at a St Louis event on 27 July.
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AI captioning company Rylo raises $85 million to expand tools for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users
Rylo, formerly Nagish, raised $85 million to expand AI captioning and communication tools for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
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Blazie Technologies adds AI tools to its braille-first editor
Blazie Technologies’ July update brings AI tools to its braille-first editor, along with new literary braille input and BT Code features.
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Windows 11 adds Screen Tint, a built-in accessibility feature for light sensitivity
Microsoft’s July 2026 Windows update adds Screen Tint, a customisable full-screen colour overlay to help with light sensitivity and eye strain.
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Netflix adds ASL interpretation to 73 kids’ and family titles
Netflix has partnered with SignUp Media to bring ASL interpretation to about 200 hours of children’s programming.
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Microsoft MakeCode adds screen reader support for block-based coding on BBC micro:bit
MakeCode for micro:bit now supports screen readers, giving blind and low-vision students independent access to block-based coding for the first time.
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