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Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Category: My Walking Journey
Join me on my Atalante X exoskeleton journey: discovering new steps, milestones, and freedom through movement and innovation.
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Waking Up Muscles (and Mind): My Action-Packed Session with the Atalante X
Yesterday was one for the books. Tuesdays are always a highlight for me—I get to strap into the Atalante X exoskeleton for my weekly walking session. But this one started out, well, rougher than usual. Things went sideways right from the start. My stair lift, which I rely on to get out of the house,…
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Walking with Intention: Building Strength, Control, and Precision with the Atalante X Exoskeleton
Yesterday, Tuesday, January 13, I had a strong and meaningful walking session using the Atalante X exoskeleton. Sessions like this matter not because they are dramatic, but because they are specific, intentional, and rooted in skill-building. This session included trying a new software update that allowed me to work my hips and knees independently. That…
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Walking Forward Again: Confidence, Data, and Progress with the Atalante X
Returning After a Pause After a challenging month without any walking sessions, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone on Monday, December 22. I arrived just seven minutes before my appointment with a new therapist, already exhausted from an unexpectedly long trip and feeling very nauseous. This is the part of disability that often…