Blog Category
Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Category: Assistive Tech
Tools, devices, adaptations, tech breakthroughs … and learning how to work with them all.
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Walking with Technology: One Hour That Changes Everything
Every Tuesday, I spend one powerful hour upright — walking with the support of the Atalante X exoskeleton. To some, it might seem like a brief session, just 60 minutes out of the week. But for me, as a quadriplegic woman who spends the majority of her life seated in a wheelchair, that one hour…
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Taking Steps Forward: My Incredible Journey with the Atalante X Exoskeleton
As I reflect on my latest session, held just yesterday, Tuesday, July 9th, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude and excitement. My walking sessions with the Atalante X exoskeleton are truly the highlight of my week, something I eagerly anticipate every single day. This innovative technology is nothing short of magical, constantly pushing…
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Pushing Boundaries Even in the Heat: My Latest Exoskeleton Training Session
Yesterday marked another truly incredible session with the Atalante X exoskeleton, even as New York City sweltered under a scorching 105-degree heatwave! Despite it being the hottest June 24th in years, I had no intention of missing my sacred weekly walking session. I’m thrilled with the progress I’m making. During this session, I successfully lowered…