Nosing Your Way Around
Reasearchers in Israel have developed an electronic controller that allows severely disabled people to control their wheelchairs or computers with a simple sniff of...
Adult stem cell research far ahead of embryonic
NEW YORK — A few months ago, Dr. Thomas Einhorn was treating a patient with a broken ankle that wouldn't heal, even with multiple...
FDA OK’s First Human Testing Of Embryonic Stem Cells
The FDA lifted its hold on Friday for a clinical trial to test embryonic stem cells as a treatment for spinal cord injury, approving...
We All Have Disabilities, You Can Just See Mine!
The fact is none of us know when we may be the victim of a debilitating accident or injury. One moment we could be...
Quadriplegic, and empowered
I didn't die that day. Many were told and thought I would, but many more believed I wouldn't.
Twenty years ago today circumstances collided: a...
ADA Anniversary: After 20 years roadblocks still remain
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - Tuesday, Angie Plager, president of the Iowa Spinal Cord Injury Association demonstrated "FuelCall," a device that alerts HyVee gas...
Stunt goes wrong
Former Jesse White tumbler sues group after paralyzing injury
Jarvis Williams dashed forward in the red-and-white uniform familiar to anyone who's seen the Jesse White...
Reeve Foundation Commemorates ADA with Wheelchair World Record
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation attempts largest moving wheelchair line marking the 20th year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To commemorate...
Skydive raises cash for spinal cord research
BEING left paralysed after falling 13ft from a window is not stopping brave Allyson Capron from taking on a skydive to raise money for...
Robotic legs get wheelchair users walking
A new pair of robotic legs out of New Zealand lets wheelchair users do the improbable--stand, walk, and even go up and down stairs.
Users...
