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  • Frustrations in Receiving ‘Care’

    Frustrations in Receiving ‘Care’

    By Charles Reed
    This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. 26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. (James 1:19-20, 26) He who restrains his words has knowledge, And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. (Proverbs 17:27) I was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when I was 4 years old, and I have always had caregivers.
  • Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable

    Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable

    The technology has many nicknames - besides "wearable robot," the inventions also are called "electronic legs" or "powered exoskeletons." This version, called Indego, is among several competing products being used and tested in U.S. rehab hospitals that hold promise not only for people with spinal injuries, but also those recovering from strokes or those who have multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. Posted: 5/27/2013
  • VSA Playwright Discovery Award Program

    VSA Playwright Discovery Award Program

    Middle and high school students are invited to explore the disability experience – in their own lives, the lives of others, or by creating a fictional character – through the art of scriptwriting. Young writers with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a one-act script for stage or screen. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration (by a group of up to five students). Applications must be received by June 1st. Posted: 5/24/2013
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