physically impaired

Students’ startup strives to make caregiving easier

Two Northeastern graduates have launched Power Assist Solutions, a startup that offers a technological solution—a power assist device for wheelchairs—to ease the physical burden placed…

by Greg St. Martin June 1, 2017

3Qs: The fastest man on no legs

David Nolan, an associate clinical professor of physical therapy, says a South African sprinter should be allowed to compete in the Olympics wearing high-tech carbon-fiber…

by Angela Herring July 27, 2012

Chair follows orders, but can act on its own, too

Engineering students win capstone design competition with voice-operated wheelchair that can avoid potential danger, even when the operator doesn’t detect it…

by Greg St. Martin May 23, 2011

Empowering the disabled

After 1983 shooting leaves him paraplegic, alumnus builds his life around commitment, service, advocacy, and a philosophy of acceptance…

by Kara Shemin May 18, 2011

Students’ startup strives to make caregiving easier

3Qs: The fastest man on no legs

Chair follows orders, but can act on its own, too

Empowering the disabled

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