Category: Reflections

Thoughts and stories about how we can build a more inclusive world through empathy, creativity and thoughtful design.

  • 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…

  • My Journey of Empowerment: Steps and squats with the Atalante X exeskeleton

    Yesterday, Tuesday, July 15, was a truly remarkable day in my ongoing journey with the Atalante X exoskeleton, marking another fantastic weekly walking session! Each session brings new insights and milestones, and this one was particularly special, leaving me feeling both invigorated and incredibly optimistic. A significant highlight of the session was having a new…

  • 3,019 Steps: A Comeback Nearly Two Decades in the Making

    On Wednesday, June 4th, I hit a milestone that, for years, I honestly thought would be impossible: I walked 3,019 steps in a single day. That number might not sound like much to most people. In fact, if you look at any fitness tracker, it’s less than the daily average. But for me, it’s a…