Accessibility & Assistive Tech — 2026-10-17
A new decade-long review reveals that the vast majority of AI health tools fail to include people with disabilities in their design and validation. Meanwhile, the Consumer Technology Association has announced that accessibility will take center stage at CES 2027, and the UK has released a comprehensive progress report on digital banking and assistive technology.
Accessibility & Assistive Tech — 2026-10-17
Tech Updates
A newly published scoping review analyzing a decade of research on AI in healthcare has found a significant gap in inclusive design. Of the 93 AI health studies reviewed, only 12.9% implemented concrete equity measures, and a mere 6.5% involved people with disabilities in the co-design or validation phases. Despite the potential for AI to transform lives, the technology is currently leaving most people with disabilities behind due to a lack of direct involvement and targeted equity initiatives.
Inclusive Design
The UK’s Disability and Access Ambassadors have released a new progress report detailing the nation's ongoing efforts to improve accessibility. The report highlights specific advancements in digital banking accessibility, communication aids, and the broader implementation of assistive technologies across public and private sectors.
What to Watch
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that accessibility will be one of the biggest stories at CES 2027. Steve Ewell, Vice President of Accessibility & AgeTech at the CTA, noted that the upcoming event will heavily feature advancements in inclusive technology and age-friendly design.
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