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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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Standing Tall: My First Steps in 17 Years with the Atalante X
Friday, April 21st, 2023, was a pivotal day in my life. At age 28, after 17 years in a wheelchair—more than half of my life—I stood up and walked. Let that sink in. Seventeen years. More than 6,000 days of viewing life from a seated position, navigating a world built for standing people. Then, in…