Archive: 2017
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The Lucy Foundation
The Lucy Foundation is committed to empowering people with disabilities by working with local communities to promote education, employment and a culture of disability inclusiveness through environmentally, economically and ethically sustainable trade.… Read More
High-tech prosthetics on display at Fredericton symposium
Researchers strive to design functional, durable and waterproof limb prosthetics with myoelectric controls. Read this article on the CBC News website here. Read More
Attitude Awards 2017 - Finalists
Check out the finalists for this year's Attitude Awards here. Read More
Kiwi para-athlete Liam Malone out to beat Usain Bolt's sprinting record with 'super blades'
Kiwi para athlete Liam Malone reckons he can break Usain Bolt's 100m record within three years - Stuff. co. nz Read about Liam's next big challenge here Read More
3D printing a new way of life for amputees
Artificial limbs are running hot off the press at Victoria University’s School of Design in Wellington – the 3D printing press that is. Read More
Prosthetic Third Thumb Aims to Extend Wearer’s Body Functionality
"While prostheses have long been used to replace missing body parts, artist Dani Clode has developed a prosthetic thumb that is meant to augment ability. Read More
Kiwis engineer the world's first waterproof prosthetic hand
"Kiwi-company Taska Prosthetics has debuted a prosthetic hand they claim is advanced enough to disrupt the $23. 5 billion dollar prosthetic market. Read More
Meet Tony Christiansen
Read this article on NZ Herald website on the amazing life of amputee Tony Christiansen A short man casts a tall shadow: Meet Tony Christiansen Read More
Inspirational Kiwi becomes first tennis player with disability to earn a professional ranking point
Inspirational Kiwi becomes first tennis player with disability to earn a professional ranking point. Click here to watch story on One News website. Read More