When thinking about mobility impairment, the image that often springs to many people’s minds is that of a wheelchair. However, even everyday items like Velcro shoes and rolling backpacks — which many people may not necessarily identify as assistive technology — are game-changers for people with limited mobility. “With or without disabilities, we all […]
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The Bionic Brain
“Gentlemen (and women), we can rebuild him. We have the technology.” This infamous line from the movie Six Million Dollar Man may actually be a reality. Believe it or not, scientists and researchers have actually found a way to create a communication pathway between the brain and a computer or robotic arm. Paralysis takes away […]