David Banes

Your next customer, partner, distributor, or funder may not be able to travel to a traditional exhibition. That’s why IMATEx is 100% virtual: a global assistive technology expo that removes barriers and opens new routes to connection. Become an exhibitor: imatex.show

Gaming is more than entertainment. It is connection, creativity, and community. This blog explains why accessible gaming should be supported through assistive technology. Read here: homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php #AXS #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

Do you want to reach people actively looking for assistive technology solutions? At IMATEx, visitors can ask questions, request demos, compare products, and engage directly with exhibitors in a virtual expo environment. Register to exhibit: imatex.show

Symbols aren’t “just pictures”. They’re communication tools designed to represent meaning. New post from Global Symbols: globalsymbols.com/news/Pictures%… #AAC #Accessibility #GlobalSymbols

Facial recognition is often presented as seamless and objective. But for people with facial differences, it can become another point of exclusion. @davebanesaccess/when-ai-cant-see-you-facial-recognition-and-the-hidden-exclusion-of-facial-difference-bd43eb938590" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@davebanesacce…

Are you launching a new assistive technology product in 2026? IMATEx gives you a focused, international platform to introduce it to professionals, providers, families, disabled people, educators, therapists, and decision-makers. Exhibit with us: imatex.show

From social connection to mental wellbeing, accessible gaming delivers real outcomes. This blog explores why it deserves recognition in funding and policy decisions. homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php #AXS #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

A booth at IMATEx is more than a logo on a webpage. It is an interactive digital showcase where exhibitors can present videos, product sheets, case studies, downloadable resources, and links to demos, trials, or ordering routes. Book your booth: imatex.show

AI promises inclusion but delivery is uneven. This digest cuts through the hype with real developments and risks. @davebanesaccess/ai-accessibility-monthly-digest-march-2026-406f15c14efd#AITrends" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@davebanesacce… #Accessibility #TechForGood #InclusiveAI #Policy

Calling symbols “just pictures” can hide an important truth: symbols are language tools. They support choice-making, message building, and participation in ways pictures alone often cannot. This short blog unpacks why the distinction matters: globalsymbols.com/news/Pictures%…

Accessible gaming is not optional. It is inclusion in action. Read why fun matters in assistive tech: #AXS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php… #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

Exhibit at IMATEx - and connect with the assistive technology community without the cost, travel, or logistics of a physical trade show. Showcase products, meet visitors in real time, and turn interest into informed conversations. Register your interest: imatex.show

AI is not neutral and accessibility gaps prove it. This month’s digest explores where bias, design, and policy collide. @davebanesaccess/ai-accessibility-monthly-digest-march-2026-406f15c14efd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@davebanesacce… #AIethics #Accessibility #BiasInAI #Inclusion #TechPolicy

Pictures show. Symbols represent. That distinction matters in AAC, language development, and accessible communication. New blog from Global Symbols: globalsymbols.com/news/Pictures%…

What if we treated fun as a human right? Accessible gaming shows us why assistive technology must go beyond function and enable meaningful experiences. #AXS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php… #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

If you are building AI systems, ask yourself: who is being left out? This month’s accessibility digest highlights why that question matters. @davebanesaccess/ai-accessibility-monthly-digest-march-2026-406f15c14efd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@davebanesacce… #InclusiveDesign #AI #Accessibility #UX #AIEthics

Pictures and symbols are often treated as the same thing, but they do different jobs. Pictures show appearance; symbols represent meaning. That distinction matters in AAC and communication development. Read the new #GlobalSymbols blog: globalsymbols.com/news/Pictures%… #AAC

Too often, assistive technology is framed around basic needs. But what about joy, connection, and belonging? This blog makes the case for accessible gaming as a core part of inclusion. homebrace.com/en/blog_12.php #AXS #A11Y #inclusion #gaming #AI

Pictures show what something looks like. Symbols are designed to represent meaning. That difference matters in AAC, and language development. This new Global Symbols blog explains why both matter. Read more: globalsymbols.com/news/Pictures%… #AAC #Communication #AssistiveTechnology #A11Y

The biggest risk in AI right now is not technical failure but exclusion. This month’s digest explores the implications. @davebanesaccess/ai-accessibility-monthly-digest-march-2026-406f15c14efd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@davebanesacce… #AI #Accessibility #Inclusion #FutureOfWork #AssistiveTechnology