A Nigerian start up called Vinsighte is using technology to assist the visually impaired, with several products including "smart" reading glasses that convert text to audio.

Nigerian start-up using technology to help the visually impaired

A French robotics developer named Jean-Louis Constanza constructed a robotic exoskeleton that allows his kid to stand up and move around by issuing vocal commands in order to enable him get around without using a wheelchair.

French father builds voice-controlled exoskeleton to help his wheelchair-bound son walk

"When you make a decision, the whole universe conspires to make it happen," is a famous quote which we have heard or read multiple times during our lifetime. Who can justify this adage better than Ashish, who despite all odds, is the sole breadwinner for his family.

Born without hands or legs, Ashish braves all odds to earn livelihood in Chhattisgarh

“Why are you here?” is a question I have been asked quite frequently while I have been here in India for the past six weeks as an AIF Clinton Fellow. It has been a sensitive question for me, even months before I left.

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