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Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant

Benedict Carey

October 31, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France

People with severe spinal injuries have gained some movement after having a small device implanted that sends signals to muscles that mimic communication from the brain. While further research is needed, improved capacity and nerve regeneration in subjects argues that this is an effective path to treating spinal injuries.

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TV Sign Language Interpreters Bring Hope to Those Living with Hearing Impairment

Mercy Odada

October 26, 2018 |

Talk Africa |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

In 2016, Kenya's government instituted a broadcast programming code that required reporting programs to include sign language interpretation. Through this code, people with hearing impairment have access to news and information to be well-informed and civically engaged.

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Tech That Tricks the Brain

Ammar Ebrahim

October 23, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: England, London

Assistive, wearable technology has been developed to send tactile or visual information to the brain in order to address mental or physiological challenges. One company has made a bracelet that can calm or energize a person through heartbeat-like pulses, while another created a shoe that projects forward a short colored laser to overcome the ‘frozen gait’ experienced by people with Parkinson’s disease.

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These smart glasses could be a game changer for hearing-impaired theatergoers

Melissa Locker

October 04, 2018 |

FastCompany |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: England, London

Through the use of smart glasses, the London’s National Theatre is making theater going accessible to the hard of hearing. A play’s dialogue is displayed in the glasses, and software links the timing of the words being displayed with when they are actually being said on stage.

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Pain device helps patients walk again after years in wheelchairs

Maggie Fox

September 24, 2018 |

NBC News |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Louisville, Kentucky

At least five people who were paralyzed are walking, thanks to a pain stimulator and physical therapy. The stimulator, which is implanted in the body, sends electricity to the spine, and combined with therapy, can retrain the body to walk again. “The first day I took steps on my own was an emotional milestone in my recovery that I’ll never forget, as one minute I was walking with the trainer’s assistance and, while they stopped, I continued walking on my own.”

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App makes it possible for vision-impaired people to see into space

Jessica Hinchliffe

September 11, 2018 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Brisbane

A new app provides a way for visually impaired people to see into space. Using sound and vibration, the app Astreos provides the location and information about heavenly bodies in the night sky.

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Access Bollywood: app opens up cinema to millions of blind Indians

Priti Salian

August 24, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: India

Using audio descriptions of a movie’s action, the XL Cinema app increases the accessibility of movies to a vision impaired audience. The free app has been used thousands of times and production studios are interested in working with XL Cinema to expand its offerings.

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Tech Helps Disabled People in India Find Love and Freedom

Puja Changoiwala

August 05, 2018 |

OZY |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India

Web applications designed for people with disabilities have helped users to live fuller lives and reduce the stigma attached to living with a disability. The apps have spread information, make education more effective, and created connections between people.

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Seeking the Lost

Katelyn Newman

July 19, 2018 |

U.S. News & World Report |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles County is offering trackable bracelets in a voluntary program for people with conditions—such as autism and dementia—that can lead to wandering and becoming lost. In this way, people who may have difficulty remembering or communicating information such as a telephone number or home address can be safely found by first responders.

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Adaptive Technology Programs Turn to Robotics and IoT to Help People Who Have Disabilities

Dawn Kawamoto

July 06, 2018 |

Government Technology |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Governments and schools are investing in technology to better serve people of different abilities. Innovations include text-to-911 for deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens, robotic telepresence for remote students, and the Vitals app, which allows families and caregivers to alert police officers of ways to help developmentally disabled family members.

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