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Student Voices February 02 2026

Student Voice: How my grandmother's experience using a wheelchair inspired me to invent

Interested in designing your own assistive technology? Check out the accompanying lesson plan!
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Educator Voices August 06 2025

Educator Voice: Creating a more accessible world through invention

Hear from Dr. Rory Cooper on how people of all ages can use invention to improve the lives of others and help build a better world
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Lesson Plan September 06 2019

Lesson plan: Inventing assistive devices that give people their independence

Learn about assistive devices and how innovation plays a key role in the invention process

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