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  • Subject: Self-help devices for people with disabilities
Muscular invention: Spider-inspired exercise device for paralyzed persons will be shown in London, Ont
Muscular invention: Spider-inspired exercise device for paralyzed persons will be shown in London, Ont
10/11/1988
So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader
So small that it barely fits on a finger, this hearing aid component has helped make Linear Technology a world leader
3/27/1987
Getting help
Getting help
4/14/1987
Lifesaver: Arthritis patient Mary Mitchell, 82, demonstrates the Lifeline medical help paging system that allows her to continue to live in safety on her own
Lifesaver: Arthritis patient Mary Mitchell, 82, demonstrates the Lifeline medical help paging system that allows her to continue to live in safety on her own
11/23/1988
New handle on things: Paul manipulates a plastic gadget that will help him improve his motor control - his dexterity - with both hands
New handle on things: Paul manipulates a plastic gadget that will help him improve his motor control - his dexterity - with both hands
12/16/1981
Physiotherapy taught to Mrs. Ingrouville by the Canadian Rheumatism and Arthritic Society can be done at home. Mrs. Ingrouville uses pulleys for hands
Physiotherapy taught to Mrs. Ingrouville by the Canadian Rheumatism and Arthritic Society can be done at home. Mrs. Ingrouville uses pulleys for hands
3/22/1966
Word of mouth: With pen held in mouth, Scott McArthur picks out letters on keyboard, which are then transferred to a television screen
Word of mouth: With pen held in mouth, Scott McArthur picks out letters on keyboard, which are then transferred to a television screen
3/23/1981
Mending mechanically
Mending mechanically
7/26/1982
Volunteer fundraiser
Volunteer fundraiser
3/15/1987
How about a seat: Lorraine Slater is shown with some of the wheelchairs that are loaned out as part of the equipment program at the Scarborough branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society
How about a seat: Lorraine Slater is shown with some of the wheelchairs that are loaned out as part of the equipment program at the Scarborough branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society
8/27/1986
Freedom
Freedom
5/17/1988
A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre
A miracle unfolds: Paul smidstrup, 3, takes a first look, in fascination and amazement, at his two hands after his artificial left arm had been fitted at the Ontario Crippled Children's Centre
12/16/1981
Paul's new hand
Paul's new hand
12/16/1981
Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
Medical - Artificial Limbs and Body Parts
12/16/1981
Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him
Grin of triumph: Paul delightedly tweaks the nose of technician Rinchen Dakpa with the artificial arm Dakpa fitted, while his equally delighted mother, Gail Smidstrup, holds him
12/16/1981
The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
The big moment: Technician Dakpa fits the artificial arm that will give Paul a whole new range of experiences and make him feel he's no longer the centre of curious attention
12/16/1981
New mobility
New mobility
10/5/1982
Converted electric golf cart his father made for him gives 40-year-old cerebral palsy victim George Empringham freedom of the town. I feel sorry for o(...)
Converted electric golf cart his father made for him gives 40-year-old cerebral palsy victim George Empringham freedom of the town. I feel sorry for o(...)
11/20/1977
David's back on wheels, Thanks to Toronto Star readers and the Crippled Children's Centre, David Gillis, a 15-year-old cerebral palsy victim whose spe(...)
David's back on wheels, Thanks to Toronto Star readers and the Crippled Children's Centre, David Gillis, a 15-year-old cerebral palsy victim whose spe(...)
6/27/1977
The water's fine
The water's fine
7/17/1985
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