Certain types of cells are required for treating certain diseases or conditions. Imagine technology capable of altering genetic code on a cellular level, effectively transforming skin cells into whichever type of cell is required. Known as Tissue Nanotransfection, or TNT, …
...When naming organizations and events that support autism awareness, we sometimes choose names that let the world know what people on the autism spectrum can do. Autism Speaks was founded by grandparents of a child with autism, merging three different …
...Those who follow this blog space should be quite familiar with our affinity for high tech solutions to physical disabilities. It is simply logical for medical professionals devoted to managing the care of individuals with such disabilities to always be …
...In May of 2015, Microsoft announced a special pilot jobs program created specifically for the purpose of hiring people on the autism spectrum. By doing so, the software giant increased the likelihood of recruiting employees who think differently, retain large …
...Legendary comic book creator Stan Lee first highlighted the link between the disabled and heroism when he created Daredevil, the blind attorney from Hell’s Kitchen. Even the Iron Man suit, which acted as a prosthesis for billionaire Tony Stark, would …
...Assistive technology has been the topic of discussion around here for quite some time. More than a few blog posts have been devoted to a brand new device or app invented for the sole purpose of making life easier for …
...Seven years ago, a former homebuilder named Gordon Hartman, inspired by his cognitively and physically challenged daughter Morgan, built the world’s first theme park for people with special needs. Morgan’s Wonderland is a 25-acre theme park in San Antonio, Texas. …
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