The brain injuries suffered by victims of domestic violence have been compared to those suffered by football players. Yet the circumstances make all the difference. When a football player suffers a traumatic brain injury, the medical response is immediate. Domestic …
...When we posted that Target was set to debut its own adaptive clothing line, we had a feeling that other brands would follow. After all, what designer could resist the challenge of inventing new styles for people who have …
...We may come across as foremost experts as a result of our passionate advocacy for the disabled. The truth is that we are just as likely to learn from fellow advocates. When it comes to autism, we are all in …
...We love exoskeletons. It’s not something you normally hear in conversation but we don’t hold back when it comes to our passion for advocating for the disabled. Besides, exoskeletons are just cool! Does anyone remember Sigourney Weaver in Aliens? So …
...The origins of 3D printing can be traced back to 1986. It was invented by an American engineer named Chuck Hull. The process, in which material is joined together under computer control to create a three-dimensional object, has grown into …
...What is weirder than transferring blood plasma from a young mouse into an older mouse? How about injecting blood plasma from a young human into an older mouse? Since 2014, this is precisely what a neurologist and his biotechnology company …
...The term ‘mild traumatic brain injury’ is problematic in and of itself. It may be distinguishing itself from other types of traumatic brain injury but there is nothing mild about it. If anything, the distinction is an attempt to highlight …
...Living with hidden disabilities is enough of a struggle. Traveling with hidden disabilities can seem almost insurmountable. Thankfully, specialist technology is being used in airports worldwide, creating smart environments that offer independence and peace of mind to travelers with hidden …
...Children with autism can be described as being “in their own little world.” It is an oversimplification, for sure, but it makes you wonder what that world is like. For parents and advocates, the challenge becomes all about how our …
...The degenerative brain disease known as CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, can only be formally diagnosed via an autopsy. Still facing a concussion epidemic, professional football cannot afford to wait that long to address the problem in its players. One …
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