New Brain Implant Device Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
A brain implant that can restore limb movements has been developed to connect neurons with paralyzed limbs.
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Equipment Manager Finally Gets to Play: Watch a Boy's Basketball Triumph as High School Cheers
His mother Mary knew ahead of time that the coach was going to sub Carson into the match, but they kept it a secret from him.
'Wearable Muscles' Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
These discreet mobility enhancing intelligent prosthetics are growing in number and variance, and offer patients the chance of a normal life.
One-Armed Basketball Player Recruited for College Team Scores His First Points
On December 10th, teammates and fans of Northwestern State sounded their applause when their one armed point guard scored his first layup.
Orphaned Cat Surprises New Caregivers When They Discovered She Has Two Noses -She's Called Nanny McPhee
A unique cat with a huge nose has stunned her new caregivers at an animal shelter, after it was discovered she actually has two noses.
Born Without an Arm She Now Has a Realistic Prosthetic With Painted-on Freckles and Acrylic Nails
A student born without a left arm has a "new lease of life" thanks to her prosthetic limb with painted-on veins, freckles and acrylic nails.
Eagle Scout Leads Volunteers to Build Accessible Path Up to Beautiful Popular Overlook
With the ramp, and just a couple more merit badges, Baptiste's years long journey towards Eagle Scout rank will be complete.
LEGO Finally Sells Braille Bricks - For Learning a New Skill While Playing With Fully Compatible Pieces
LEGO is now selling braille bricks that use the bumps on their iconic bricks to teach the Braille alphabet-not only to blind people.
Military Veterans Who Lost Limbs Receive Mortgage-Free Homes to Honor Their Service
Wheelchair-bound after losing both legs, the Gary Sinise Foundation built a smart, 100% accessible home for the retired Army Sergeant.
Watch the Magic When NFL Icon Leonard Fournette Dotes on Kids With Disabilities at Camp: 'You're the Real Champs'
A summer camp for kids with cancer and disabilities received a special visit from Super Bowl champ Leonard Fournette-photos and video.
Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Hailed an Inspiration After Overcoming His Challenges to Win European Gold
In Bordeaux, a British powerlifter with Down Syndrome is a walking, pressing, squatting inspiration to all who watch him compete
Rutgers Grad Blinded in Car Crash Builds New Life With Guitar and Positive Thinking
His life changed dramatically after he was struck by a reckless driver, but playing guitar helped him stay positive and speak out.
Armless 7-Year-old Boy Gets to Finally Go Fishing-After Donation of a New 'Hero Arm' (LOOK)
A seven-year-old boy born without an arm has been able to hold a fishing rod with two hands for the first time after prosthetic donation.
Mechanic Saved a Family's Dream With Quick Fix for Wheelchair Malfunction in Aussie Outback
In Kununurra, Australia, the small town's mechanic was able to fix a boy's electric wheelchair that broke on his vacation of a lifetime.
A Paralyzed Man Walks Again Using Device that Connects His Thoughts to His Spinal Cord
It's long been supposed that implants could connect prosthetics to the brain in a way that stimulates nervous system commands.
13 Years After Losing Both Legs in Afghanistan, Veteran Summits Everest Establishing World Record
Completing the mission, Budha Magar says he wants to return to the spot in Afghanistan where he lost his legs in order to say 'thank you'
Woman Can't Walk, So She Teams Up With Blind Man for Hiking: 'He's the Legs, I'm the Eyes'
A blind man paired up to hike with a woman who can't walk, and together they make the perfect team to climb a 14,000-foot mountain.
Italian-Made Exoskeleton Gets Disabled Users Walking and Standing
Motors located at the knee and hip joints power normal motion based on three different modes, Walk mode, Retrain mode, and TwinCare mode.
Tiger Woods Writes Personal Letter to Encourage Boy, "I also stuttered"
Golf Pro Tiger Woods wrote an encouraging note to a high school student who struggles with a stuttering problem.
Teen Who Was Told He'd Never Walk with Cerebral Palsy Just Took 1st Place in Bodybuilding Competition
By the time he competed last summer in the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association, he was pressing 120 lbs. with one arm
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