A Prescription for Compassion, This Handyman Builds Cheap Wheelchairs and Gives Them to Disabled Dogs
This animal enthusiast is giving his local disabled dogs a leg up with his own custom-designed water pipe wheelchairs.
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9-Year-old With Prosthetic Leg Becomes Inspiring Black Belt
This Florida youngster didn't let his prosthetic leg get in the way of earning his black belt in taekwondo.
Team Gives Bullied Special Needs Man the Best Day Ever After He Was Robbed of His Beloved Hat
If Michael Caldena had never been robbed and harassed while he was out shopping last month, he never would have had the chance to meet his heroes.
Quadriplegic Stuns Crowd by Nailing National Anthem With an Instrument He Designed Himself
Dave Whalen has been paralyzed from the neck down since he was 18 – but he still enjoys serenading packed football stadiums and racing sailboats.
3rd Grader Born Without Hands Adds Another National Award for Penmanship to Her Trophy Case
When people told Anaya Ellick that she couldn't compete for penmanship awards without hands, she picked up a pencil and proved them wrong.
Noninvasive Spinal Stimulation Enables Paralyzed People to Regain Use of Hands
The noninvasive treatment could be a groundbreaking therapy for disabled people in poor communities around the world.
Blind Woman is So Talented, She is Representing the U.S. in International Triathalon
42-year-old Amy Dixon isn't just a stunning triathlete – she is also a tireless advocate for others with auditory and visual disabilities.
Disabled Man is Inundated With Job Offers After Holding Sign on the Road Asking For Work
A 33-year-old man in a wheelchair was determined to find himself a job so he didn't have to "go on the dole" – and his perseverance has finally paid off.
After Grandmother Loses Ability to Speak, Man Uses Tech to Get Her Voice Back
Danny Weissberg couldn't bear the thought of his grandmother communicating without the sound of her own voice – so instead, he came up with a way for her to do just that.
Two Veterans Have Spent an Unbelievable 15,000 Hours Driving Disabled Vets to the Hospital
These two senior veterans have collectively driven over 300,000 miles for their disabled comrades – and they plan on driving even more.
Device That Translates 'Silent Speech' Could Revolutionize the Way People Communicate
MIT researchers have developed a computer interface that can transcribe words that the user verbalizes internally but does not actually speak aloud.
Devoted Husband Designs 'Tank Wheelchair' For Wife So She Won't Miss Out On Family Activities
Brad Soden doesn't even have any engineering experience, training, or degree - he was simply determined to make sure that his wife could be included on family excursions.
Mother's Invention Helps Disabled Son and Countless Others to 'Walk'
A revolutionary harness designed by a mother to give her wheelchair-bound son a chance to walk has parents cheering.
Tabletop Robotic Arm Reduces Language Barrier, Turns Speech into Sign Language
Project Aslan could easily help assist deaf communities when sign language interpreters are in short supply.
Teen Paralyzed in Freak Accident 13 Years Ago is Now Competing in Pyeongchang
Andrew Kurka was a 13-year-old wrestling champion when he was paralyzed in a freak ATV-related accident. Instead of giving up, however, he is now competing in South Korea.
Artist Creates Dolls With Skin Conditions So People Will Love Their Differences
These dolls serve as beautiful reminders of how their owners are beautiful, too – no matter their physical condition or appearance.
Watch Teen With Rare Skin Disease React to His Family Being Surprised With Handicap-Accessible Home
John Hudson, who is one of the "Butterfly Children" suffering from a rare skin condition, could barely contain his emotions over the new home.
When ALS Robs Musician of His Voice, His Vocal Teacher Sings His Music For Him in Emotional Performance
When ALS deprived a musician of his ability to perform his songs, his vocal teacher, Essense Goldman, volunteered to be his voice.
Soccer Star Helps to Launch 'World's Largest Inclusive School' for Disabled Children to Be Students and Teachers
The Brazilian athlete hopes that the 'school' will raise awareness about the lack of educational opportunities made available to special needs kids.
When Helicopter Upsets Tennis Player With PTSD, His Teammate Abandons Game to Comfort Him Using a Song
When Paul Guest was sent into a post-traumtic episode by the sound of a helicopter overhead, his teammate rushed in with comfort using a song.
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