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Research offers cautious hope to spinal cord injury sufferers
When University of Alberta spinal cord researcher Karim Fouad began his career, not a lot was known about injuries of the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. “What researchers did know is that nerve cells don’t regrow,” said Fouad, who was named...
First person with paraplegic as a head of state in Latin America
Lenin Moreno was declared the winner of Ecuador’s April 2 presidential election, becoming the first person with paraplegia to be elected as a head of state in Latin America. Moreno, who served as vice-president of Ecuador under Raphael Correa from 2007-2013,...
People with Disability spend 30% more during travel then people without disability
People with disabilities spend on average almost 30% more traveling than tourists without special needs , according to data from the Observatory of Accessibility of Tourism in Spain, presented this Friday in Fitur the head of the Department of Culture and...
Watch #Superando
The TV program “#Superando”, was a project of Fundashon Alton Paas in collaboration with So Up and 'Express Productions'. To raise awareness to the individuals, bring additional knowledge...
Wheelchair, a good trade or tool of hope?
For some, it is something they do not want to see, for others it is a very sad tool, something malicious. Others use it for convenience and for certain privileges at some stage. For others it is a means to earn money, a good trade. For those with disabilities a...
Pump On Wheels with Ruth Kroes
Starting March 2017 every third Saturday of the month we will be having Pump On Wheels with Ruth Kroes at our facility in colon. A 45 minute fitness session specially for people in wheelchair. https://youtu.be/8Cbzu027_dw