A Pivotal Role in the Household

Exploring the Frontiers of Assistive Technology by David Niemeijer

Nov 12, 20063:55Education

Marie-France has lost her voice and can only move a jaw muscle because of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Motor Neurone Disease (MND) or Lou Gherigs Disease. In this 4 minute video she shows how, with...

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