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3DA ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Explore our collection of articles covering important topics, from landmark court cases to technological developments in the field of developmental disabilities.
3D Printing Assistive Technology and the Future Ahead
Projecting forward with the future of 3D printed AT.
Aug 8, 20255 min read
Technology That Connects: How Arnavi Builds Bridges Through Assistive Innovation
An interview with a Microsoft software engineer turned student assistive technology researcher.
Aug 8, 20255 min read
Environmental Design in Child Rehabilitation: Creating Spaces That Work
An overview on environmental design and how it can support children with disabilities.
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Assistive Technologies Preventing Wandering and Elopement in Disability Communities
A summary on elopement assistive technologies that support children, parents, caregivers, and more.
Jul 15, 20256 min read
The Emerging Role of Adaptive Clothing in Assistive Technology
An overview on adaptive clothing.
Jul 15, 20255 min read
Socially Assistive Robots: The Social Intelligence of Assistive Robots
An overview on the importance of SARs.
Jul 15, 20255 min read
How Rehabilitation Robots Are Transforming Pediatric Therapy
An overview on the importance of rehabilitation robots for people with disabilities.
Jun 29, 20253 min read
Augmented Reality in Pediatric Rehabilitation: Bridging Innovation and Inclusion
An overview on AR and the benefits it provides for kids with disabilities.
Jun 29, 20254 min read
Harnessing Machine Learning to Study Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
This article discusses how machine learning (ML) can innovate how we study intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
Jun 23, 20254 min read
How Brain–Computer Interfaces Are Transforming Disability Technology
An overview on BCIs and their value.
Jun 23, 20254 min read
Accessibility Technology in Transportation
This article goes over multiple ways travel can be more accessible for many with disabilities.
Jun 12, 20255 min read
Accessibility Features on Apple and Android Devices
An overview on accessibility features in smart phones and how it's recently developed further.
May 31, 20255 min read
Empowering Mobility: The Intersection of Exoskeleton Technology and Disabilities
An overview on exoskeletons and their importance for supporting mobility.
May 26, 20254 min read
Low Tech Assistive Technology: A Simpler Solution Than You Think
An overview on low tech AT, including different ways to get the low tech that you need.
May 19, 20253 min read
The Global APL and Logistics of an AT Database
An overview of the WHO’s first APL from 2016 and discussion on AT databases.
May 12, 20252 min read
Assistive Technology Legislation Around the World: A Brief Overview
This article gives a summary of the countries with legislation specific to assistive technology (AT) and what can be taken away from it.
May 12, 20252 min read
Understanding Assistive Technology in Education
An interview with an Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist regarding AT in schools.
Apr 11, 20254 min read
Arizona HB 2801 (2025)
A Summary of 3DA's first bill, HB2801.
Feb 26, 20252 min read
The Impact of AI-Powered Smart Home Devices on Individuals with IDD Through Enhanced Autonomy
An in-depth research article on AI smart home devices and the implications that they have.
Nov 25, 202412 min read
Assistive Technology Act of 1994
A summary and history of the Assistive Technology Act of 1994.
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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