Tag: Assistive Technology
iLove Stories of Independence
An amazing insight on how technology is empowering independence. The clip shares the positive impact on two people, how one person is sharing it with his community, and explains why one special company needs a huge “thank you” for making it possible.
Japanese scientists hijack neural signaling to bypass spinal injuries
Spinal cord injuries that result in paraplegia may one day be treatable using a technique that bypasses the damaged neural pathways that connect the...
How a quadriplegic ex-wrestler reached Gold in League of Legends
A week before he was due to compete in a wrestling tournament in Korea, 17-year-old Carl-Akira Fujinami took a dive into a shallow wave...
Quadriplegic Sam Schmidt Drives 106 MPH During 2014 Indy 500 Race Week with OptiTrack...
CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Indy Racing League driver and quadriplegic Sam Schmidt got behind the wheel several times during race week for the 2014 Indianapolis...
Sailing a lifesaver for record-breaking quadriplegic yachtswoman Hilary Lister
(CNN) -- Hilary Lister had had the difficult conversation with her husband -- a few times in fact. The quadriplegic had finally made the...
IndyCar owner Sam Schmidt chosen to unveil innovative hand, foot-free Corvette
HENDERSON, Nev. – A 1999 IndyCar sits inside Sam Schmidt’s Las Vegas-area home. One day, Schmidt, who is a quadriplegic, hopes to drive it...
KU student designs Ultramouse to help paralyzed uncle
Device helps with ability to communicate, live more independently
A University of Kansas mechanical engineering student has developed a ground-breaking device that will help his...
QuadStick: A Game Controller for Quadriplegics
A mouth and voice operated game controller, mouse, and keyboard to assist a disabled gamer in playing games on the PS3, PC or Android
The...
Kinova USA
The Kinova USA Mission Mobility is the most basic of human needs, and an essential component of every human right. Kinova USA is committed...
Talented Quadriplegic Man with an iPad
http://youtu.be/lHcQq07BBe8
Spinal Vein K takes on the Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven with an iPad, Garageband, SampleWiz, and two fingers!
"This is a modest cover on...












