The future of inclusive fashion is here
Open Style Lab’s ten-week interdisciplinary research program teams designers, … READ MORE
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Accessibility and inclusion for people with special needs
Online intervention reduces knee pain, improves mobility
A suite of online interventions provided substantial pain relief and improved … READ MORE
Brain-computer interface advance allows fast, accurate typing by people with paralysis
Stanford University School of Medicine Clinical research led by Stanford University … READ MORE
Phone app helps people with ALS speak using just their eyes
GazeSpeak runs on a smartphone and uses artificial intelligence to convert eye … READ MORE
MIT’s new wheelchair drives itself
For all the talk of self-driving vehicles revolutionizing transportation, the … READ MORE
Game therapy: Serious video games help children with cerebral palsy
The OrbIT controller was custom designed to help children with cerebral palsy. David … READ MORE
‘Thubber’ – Stretchable, thermally conductive rubber for heated garments and robot muscles
Carmel Majidi and Jonathan Malen of Carnegie Mellon University have developed a … READ MORE
Video games: A new therapeutic frontier for cerebral palsy
Very little in life slows Jillian Peters down. If you catch her in a hallway, the … READ MORE
Getting the equipment you need and learning to self-advocate
It all started when I was in rehab dealing with a particularly insensitive sales rep … READ MORE
Brain-controlled robot lets physically challenged see the world
For those with severe motor disabilities, mind-controlled prostheses have long … READ MORE
Modular children’s wheelchair ‘Chair 4 Life’
Product design consultancy Renfrew Group, in partnership with the NHS unveiled the … READ MORE
Swedish adventurer reaches south pole in sit ski
On Dec. 21, 2016, Aron Anderson, a Swedish man, became the first person to reach the … READ MORE
3D printed camera rig enables photographer to create
James has a life-threatening condition, but he’s desperate to leave his mark on … READ MORE
Survey results – Healthcare system failing people with disabilities
Survey paints picture of healthcare system failing people who have disabilities in … READ MORE
One sexy walker!
I love how designer Manuel Hess put it… “a walker doesn’t have to look like a … READ MORE
WHILL launches Model M – New personal electric vehicle redefines mobility for wheelchair users
WHILL, the leader in intelligent personal electric vehicles (EVs), presents its new … READ MORE
In the Garden of Hope & Ingenuity
Rehab pioneer Dr. Geoff Fernie’s innovative path from making Pink Floyd, Cream and … READ MORE
It’s pretty beautiful: Wheelchair whiz kid learning to walk
‘It’s been really neat to watch because we never thought we would see … READ MORE
Greg McMeekin: Lawyer, advocate for people with disabilities
Greg McMeekin’s dreams are a lot like other people’s: to live independently, … READ MORE
Extending your reach
Unlike most cold-climate wheelers, Dave Kott can’t wait until the first snowfall … READ MORE
VERA: Virtual physical therapy in the comfort of your own home
VERA is an all-in-one device that utilizes a tele-rehab platform to help patients … READ MORE
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
How a volunteer ‘voice bank’ helps the speech impaired
Ryan. Alex. Siri. These are names of robotic voices that are often programmed on … READ MORE
A day in the life of four wheelers
Alex Ghenis, Paula Larson, Ian Jaquiss and Ellen Stohl are four very different … READ MORE
Why Hire Engineers With Disabilities? They’re Practiced Problem Solvers
Why hire engineers with disabilities? They’re practiced problem solvers. Disabled … READ MORE
Stimulator bypasses spine injury, helps patients move hands
Experimental treatment improves grip, finger motion up to 300 percent in … READ MORE
Iris lightweight walking aid is stylish and functional
The Iris walker was designed with as much style as functionality. It’s … READ MORE
The iBOT is the superhero of wheelchairs
Toyota and Segway inventor Dean Kamen have teamed to produce this stair-climbing, … READ MORE
Silly putty with serious sensing capabilities
Jonathan Coleman holding a piece of G-Putty while his son Oisin holds a piece of … READ MORE
Lack of appropriate clothing hinders people with disabilities
Apparel manufacturers could play a vital role in helping people with disabilities … READ MORE
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