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Mobility as a Service: New Opportunities and Risks for Disabled People

Personal mobility is changing rapidly. The traditional model, in which people rely primarily on privately owned cars, fixed-route buses…

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2d ago

Access and Inclusion Through Technology — October 2026 Edition

A Monthly Round-Up of Global News on Disability, Assistive Technology and Digital Inclusion

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2d ago

Is the Backlash Against AI Becoming Another Barrier to Disability Inclusion?

As public anxiety about artificial intelligence grows, are negative media narratives and social attitudes threatening opportunities for…

Disabled people move past a wall of hostile online reactions toward accessible technology and a welcoming community.

David Banes

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2d ago

AI and Disability Newsletter — November 2026

Nov 3, 2026

Disabled people share ideas around a table, using accessible technology, with the newsletter title and November 2026 edition.

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Oct 7

AI and Health Services: Benefits, Risks and Implications for Disabled People

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly influential in developing and delivering health services. It is being used to analyse…

AI and Health Services: Benefits, Risks and Implications for Disabled People

David Banes

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Oct 7

Access & Inclusion Through Technology

A Monthly Round-Up of Global News on Disability, Assistive Technology and Digital Inclusion September 2026 Edition Welcome to this month’s…

Access & Inclusion Through Technology

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Sep 1

Access & Inclusion Through Technology — 1 September 2026

A Monthly Round-Up of Global News on Disability, Assistive Technology and Digital Inclusion

Access and Inclusion Through Technology Sept 2026 edition

David Banes

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Sep 1

Wearable Technology — A New Route for Access?

Wearable technology is becoming an increasingly important part of everyday life. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart glasses, connected…

Wearable Technology for Access?

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Aug 17

Human in the Loop: Why Inclusive AI Must Keep People with Disabilities at the Centre

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support communication, mobility, education, employment, healthcare and independent…

Human in the Loop: Why Inclusive AI Must Keep People with Disabilities at the Centre

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Aug 17

Brain Computer Interfaces and Disability: Breakthrough, Hype or Practical Assistive Technology?

Brain Computer Interfaces, often shortened to BCIs, have moved from science fiction into serious clinical research. The basic idea is…

Brain Computer Interfaces and Disability: Breakthrough, Hype or Practical Assistive Technology?

David Banes

David Banes

David Banes is an accessible and assistive technology evangelist with a special interest in disruptive innovation and filling the gap from policy to practice

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