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Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Author: Esther Klang
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My Experience at the 2025 New Jersey’s Abilities Expo: Innovations, Community, and Connection
Last Friday, May 2, 2025, I had the chance to attend the Abilities Expo at the NJ Convention & Expo Center—and I’m still buzzing from all the amazing experiences. First stop: the Quickie’s Wheelchair Repair area. My wheelchair tires were totally flat, making for a rough ride, but their team jumped right in, replaced my…
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From 90% to 20%: Celebrating Progress with the Atalante X
Yesterday, Wednesday, May 7, 2023, I had my weekly session walking with Wandercraft’s Atalante X exoskeleton, and this one felt like a real breakthrough. The day didn’t exactly start out stress-free. After a long drive packed with traffic, I arrived just minutes before my session was supposed to begin. Honestly, I worried that rushing in…
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Small Victories: A Personal Milestone in Rehabilitation
Yesterday, Wednesday, April 30th, marked a breakthrough in my rehabilitation journey that I had to share. During my weekly session with the Atalante X robotic assistance system, I started at 50% support, down from my initial 80-90% when I began this journey. But the real victory? I managed to decrease support to 30% on my…