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eLEGS Exoskeleton Helps Paraplegics Walk 30 Oct 2010 | 07:07 pm
Another recently publicized exoskeleton, called eLEGS by Berkeley Bionics, promises to help paraplegics walk again. We featured two similar devices earlier at DisabledAndProductive, namely the Rex Rob...
How One Woman-Born Without Arms-Leads an Inspiring Life 22 Oct 2010 | 06:06 am
Recently we had the chance to interview Sheila Radziewicz, who was born with TAR syndrome which left her without arms or kneecaps. Despite these difficulties and challenges, Sheila has gone on to be a...
Philippe Croizon, First Quadruple Amputee to Swim Across the English Channel 18 Oct 2010 | 12:22 pm
Philippe’s swim across the English Channel is a true testament of how to overcome your disabilities through determination. He didn’t take on this challenge just to prove to himself he could do this am...
Watch Wheelchair Slalom Racing 24 Sep 2010 | 09:22 am
Wheelchair slalom: grab a few cones, set up a course, and you can have some amazing wheelchair races. Everyone looks like they’re having a great time and the team setting is just great. Pretty fun st...
Wheelchair Skiing 16 Sep 2010 | 10:46 am
The camera work may be a little shaky, but watching this guy go down the mountain on a skiing wheelchair is awesome. It looks like a ton of fun. You might also like: Using Velcro With Remotes Wheel...
CNN Hero Dana Cummings Teaches the Disabled to Surf 3 Sep 2010 | 06:39 am
People who surf will tell you that there is something immensely freeing and satisfying in riding a wave and feeling the power of the ocean. After losing a leg in a car accident, Dana Cummings discover...
Custom Sprinter Wheelchair Conversion Van Can Also Be Used as a Camper 20 Aug 2010 | 11:49 am
Recently we filmed a video with Luc showing how his Dodge Sprinter conversion van can be used as both a wheelchair passenger van and a camper alternative to an expensive and gas-guzzling motor home. T...
Free Wheelchair Mission Has Given Away Nearly 500,000 Free Wheelchairs to Those in Need 16 Aug 2010 | 02:39 pm
Free Wheelchair Mission was founded in 1999 by Don Schoendorfer, who has a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, after he was inspired by the sight of a physically disabled woman i...
Wheelchair or Tank? 14 Aug 2010 | 10:26 am
I’m not sure whether this should be classified as a wheelchair or a tank… take a look and let us know what you think! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsyDqlRrSWE&feature=fvsr You might also like: Wh...
Miss Wheelchair USA 2010 – A Role Model for Women with Disabilities 13 Aug 2010 | 03:11 pm
Phaedra Marriott-Olsen has been crowned Miss Wheelchair USA 2010. The Miss Wheelchair USA competition is very similar to the traditional Miss USA contest. “The largest difference is that we did not d...
