A hospital tech specialist 3D printed a wheelchair for $150 instead of $1,200+. Here's why open-source designs could transform care worldwide.

This year, the right-to-repair movement got a boost from—surprisingly—big tech, tariffs, and economic downturn. But the companies controlling who fixes their stuff aren’t giving up that power willingl...

Both chambers included Pentagon budget provisions for a right to repair, but they died after defense industry meetings on Capitol Hill.

Microsoft recently introduced its latest effort in digital game preservation by making Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III available under the MIT license. Turning the main...

State laws are forcing private equity–backed firms—which can make buyers wait months—to allow DIY fixes.

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Users with physical disabilities may struggle with engaging in meaningful leisure activities. Photography is an effective means of participation in leisure. This project provides instructions on ho…

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Join us for an informative virtual event that explores the innovative potential of the Micro:bit in creating accessible technology solutions. This session will delve into t

Join us for this virtual workshop as we learn how to create 3D design files of custom keyguards. A keyguard is a physical overlay or barrier placed on a touchscreen device

It's half USB Key, half TRRS breakout... it's the Adafruit TRRS Trinkey specifically designed for Assistive Technology hackers and creators as a simple and low cost, ...

Get ready for an epic Night of Innovation, and inspiring micro:bit LIVE fireside chats, during our Demo Day X New York City!

Join the Makers Making Change NYC Metro chapter on 3/8/2024 for this virtual workshop for designing custom keyguards for AAC apps.

Fixing devices and appliances is currently tricky – but new consumer rights laws are seeking to change that. Chris Stokel-Walker looks at how this might change the technology we use.

LEGO recently launched Braille Bricks, an innovative educational product aimed at helping blind and visually impaired children learn Braille. These specialized LEGO bricks are part of a broader educat...

The Microbit board is a compact, feature-filled microcontroller designed for learning and prototyping projects. It features an ARM Cortex-M0 processor, a built-in 5×5 LED display, buttons, sensors, a...

After years of lobbying against the Right to Repair Act, Apple lends its support to a California bill.

Two new studies show that AI-powered devices can help paralyzed people communicate faster and more accurately.

Sugandha creates multisensory textiles that engage touch, smell, sound, and sight for diverse audiences and explores haptics and sensory engagement for embodied learning.