New Film Tells Inspiring Story of the Fastest Blind Man in the World - WATCH 'Untethered' Trailer
Athlete David Brown is the only blind person ever to run 100 meters in under 11 seconds-an inspiring new film Untethered shows how he did it.
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An Archer With No Arms Aims to Win Gold at Summer Paralympic Games Joining Team USA - VIDEO
This armless archer is aiming for gold at the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics 2021. Watch him in this inspiring video.
Homeless Man With Arthritic Hands Rebuilds His Life After Discovering Keyboard App For Easier Typing
The hexagonal Typewise keyboard helped a homeless man with rheumatoid arthritis to be able to type again on phones, and changed his life.
These Students Built an Epic Baby Stroller for a New Dad in a Wheelchair
A group of school kids made a special wheelchair stroller so disabled dad Jeremy King can take his newborn son out for a walk.
These New Bionic Legs Allow Amputees to Feel and Use Prosthetic as If It Were Their Real Leg
Since three different amputees have been fitted with the bionic legs, the developers are confident that the prosthetics will soon be commercially available.
In Learning to Use Her Left Hand Following a Stroke 60-Year Old Chen Lie Discovers She's an Expert Painter
After a stroke forced Chen Lie to relearn doing everything with her left hand, she discovered that she was an excellent painter.
Researchers Overcome 'Major Hurdle' in Reversing Deafness, Discovering Gene Responsible for Crucial Cells
Scientists at Northwestern University can now create new hearing cells that can overcome deafness caused by aging.
MIT Researchers Reverse Hearing Loss By Regenerating Inner Ear Hair Growth
MIT startup Frequency Therapeutics has a new drug candidate that reverses hearing loss by growing hair cells in the inner ear.
'Exciting' Head-Tongue Controller Lets Paralyzed Patients Operate Smart Phones And Drive Wheelchairs
A new controller for paralyzed patients uses head and tongue movements to control the wheelchairs - and also smartphones and computers.
Volunteers Are Soothing Senior Loneliness, Giving Free Rides on 'Couch Bikes' Worldwide - Find One Near You
Scotland's Cycling Without Age started in 2017 and was immediately supported by the government for its scientifically proven benefits.
Mom Whose Facial Tumor Left Her Barely Able to Eat Now Lives Normal Life Thanks to Mercy Ship
A massive facial tumor left her unable to eat or breathe, until Mercy Ships arrived in Africa with volunteer surgeons and floating hospital.
Woman Who Lives With 27 Sick Dogs Dubbed 'Miracle Worker' After Getting Paralyzed Pups to Walk Again
No matter their disability or demands, Claire-Louise Nixon will not turn down a dog who is in need of her miracle-working physical therapy and love.
First Time Someone With Cut Spinal Cord is Able to Walk Freely, Thanks to New Swiss Technology
Stimulated by electrical signals, the legs and low torso can be commanded to perform certain activities, like running, swimming, or pedaling.
With the Blink of An Eye, Even the Paralyzed Can Play Musical Instruments
Requiring only a glance from the user's eyes, EyeHarp is an instrument which allows disabled people to play an instrument.
Genetics Research Uncovers New Hope For People With Stuttering Conditions
Researchers describe a 'genetic architecture' for developmental stuttering and report the discovery of new genetic variations associated with the condition.
Teen Has Performed a Random Act of Kindness Every Day Since the Start of the Pandemic
Meet the teen who has carried out a random act of kindness EVERY day since the start of the pandemic—helping more than 2,000 people and raising over $53,000. 18-year-old Sebbie Hall started his giving mission when he realized some people lacked the technology to contact friends during the first pandemic lockdown. The selfless teen wanted […]
Courageous Canine Who Lost His Legs-But Not His Hope-is Named 2021 Hero Dog of the Year
A four-year-old hound mix named Boone that lost both his legs from abuse, then became a therapy dog, just won the 2021 Hero Dog Awards
Boy Gets "Clone Trooper" Arm From a 3-D Printer Prosthetics Enthusiast
Family and friends gathered in a room to help surprise 7-year-old Liam Porter with a new prosthetic arm -- not just any prosthetic, but one built with a 3-D printer to look like the arm of a "clone trooper" from Star Wars films.
Wilderness on Wheels Helps Disabled Kids Connect With the Colorado Outdoors
A special camp in Park County, Colorado is offering disabled children a chance to connect with all the fun and wonder of experiencing the great outdoors.
This Blind Man Tutors Young Readers, An Example to All (WATCH)
Jeff Balek was born blind, but that hasn't stopped him from pursuing one of his favorite past-times – teaching children who can see how to read. With no transportation of his own, getting to the program is a labor of love, but Balek says volunteering through the YMCA in Charlotte, NC to help children overcome their reading barriers has enriched his life in ways he never imagined.
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