#Father builds exoskeleton to help wheelchair-bound son walk

#Father builds exoskeleton to help wheelchair-bound son walk

“#Father builds exoskeleton to help wheelchair-bound son walk” PARIS – “Robot, stand up” – Oscar Constanza, 16, gives the order and slowly but surely a large frame strapped to his body lifts him up and he starts walking. Fastened to his shoulders, chest, waist, knees and feet, the exoskeleton allows Oscar – who has a genetic neurological condition…

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#Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves

#Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves

“#Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves” BARCELONA, July 20 – Seven-year-old Max Segui has a huge smile on his face as his father carries him ashore at Barcelona’s Nova Icaria beach after a splash in the sea. Segui has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, making beach trips difficult, but today he is using a…

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#Europe seeks disabled astronauts, more women in space

#Europe seeks disabled astronauts, more women in space

“#Europe seeks disabled astronauts, more women in space” PARIS — The European Space Agency says it was “blown away” by the record number of applicants — more than 22,000 — hoping to become the continent’s next generation of space travelers, including more women than ever and some 200 people with disabilities. In releasing the results…

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#New job site reaches out to underserved job seekers

#New job site reaches out to underserved job seekers

“#New job site reaches out to underserved job seekers” When a financial crisis hit Lebanon in the Middle East in December 2019, former East Village resident Roy Baladi felt a personal connection. As a native Lebanese who moved to the US when he was 17, the 37-year-old decided to make a tangible difference. So last…

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#Veteran leaves home for first time in 2 years after volunteers build wheelchair ramp

#Veteran leaves home for first time in 2 years after volunteers build wheelchair ramp

“#Veteran leaves home for first time in 2 years after volunteers build wheelchair ramp” Volunteers for a California nonprofit that helps veterans and their families have finished building a wheelchair ramp for a disabled Coast Guard veteran who hadn’t left his home in two years. Chuck Wood, 83, served in the Coast Guard from 1956 to 1960 during the Cold War, but for…

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#Nike creates hands-free sneaker for adaptive athletes

#Nike creates hands-free sneaker for adaptive athletes

“#Nike creates hands-free sneaker for adaptive athletes” Nike’s new hands-free sneakers are making their viral run. The shoe brand unveiled the new design on Monday, dubbed the Nike GO FlyEase, and received wide praise online for their accessibility regardless of the wearer’s physical abilities. The intuitive design allows the wearer to easily slip in and…

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