Blog Category
Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Category: Reflections
Thoughts and stories about how we can build a more inclusive world through empathy, creativity and thoughtful design.
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Why I named my website Esthers Walking Journey
You may be wondering why I named my website and blog eklang.2025.sites.air-rallies.org/ when I write about other things happening in my life besides walking. I will write about everything in my life, including products, people, and resources that help me. I will share my good, bad, happy, and sad moments with you. Let me tell…
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A Day of Hope: Wandercraft’s Exoskeleton Brings Tears and First Steps
Yesterday, I was privileged to witness a transformative moment in assistive technology at Wandercraft’s keynote event in their new headquarters in New York City. After 11 years of relentless innovation, Wandercraft unveiled its revolutionary personal exoskeleton. What made this event so profoundly moving? It was witnessing actual wheelchair users take their first steps, some for…
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Finding Joy in Movement: My Journey with the Atalante X
There’s something incredibly freeing about my walking sessions with Wandercraft’s Atalante X exoskeleton. As I look forward to my next session on Tuesday, August 15th, I can’t help but reflect on what makes these experiences so special. While the technology itself is remarkable—a self-balancing exoskeleton engineered to mimic natural human walking—what truly stands out is…