Gillian Forrester of University of Sussex – Psychology was brilliant today on The Life Scientific (BBC Radio 4/BBC Sounds) talking about her life and work. Covering the topics of gesturing gorillas, babbling babies and the origins of human language. University of Sussex, Sussex Neuroscience #Language #Communication #Neurodiversity https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m003241p?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
For someone who controls an iPhone by voice, finding the right words to activate a button can be a barrier of its own. Apple’s 2026 accessibility announcement points towards a more flexible approach: describing the control you want in everyday language. Apple says an upcoming update to Voice Control will let people refer to what … Read more
This first edition covers the most consequential developments from late August and early September. 1. UN adopts its first resolution dedicated to assistive technology 2 September. The UN General Assembly adopted the “Access to Assistive Technology” resolution by consensus. It calls for assistive technology to be integrated into health, education, employment and social-protection systems, with … Read more
Apple has announced new features coming to iOS 27 that make the iPhone even more useful to people with a range of abilities. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/
