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Man is Using Old Christmas Trees to Make Stylish Wooden Canes for His Fellow Veterans
Not only does it keep the Christmas trees out of a landfill, it also helps provide sturdy, reliable hand-crafted canes for veterans around the world.
Girl Hand-Delivers More Than 1,000 Christmas Cards in Her Village After Having Her Leg Amputated
All this little girl wants for Christmas is to make people smile—so she has taken it upon herself to hand-deliver holiday cards to more than 1,000 people.
Golfer Embraces Fan With Down Syndrome Whose Yell Caused Him to Lose Crucial Game-Making Shot
Rather than dwell on his disappointment over his lost playoff match, pro golfer Brandon Matthews made sure to embrace the fan who disrupted his final shot.
American Woman Just Became First Paralyzed Veteran to Complete a Marathon Using a Robotic Exoskeleton
Retired Army Sergeant Theresa Vereline became the first paralyzed American to finish the NYC marathon, and first veteran to complete it with an exoskeleton.
Lyft is Giving Free Rides to People On Their Way to Job Interviews and Training
Millions of at-risk Americans and Canadians will now have access to free transportation during the first three weeks of employment at a new company.
Woman Who Lives With 27 Sick Dogs Dubbed ‘Miracle Worker’ After Getting Paralyzed Pups to Walk Again
No matter their disability or demands, Claire-Louise Nixon will not turn down a dog who is in need of her miracle-working physical therapy and love.
Teacher Carries Student With Spina Bifida On His Back So She Won’t Miss Out on Class Field Trip
This tenacious teacher spent an entire day carrying a fourth grade student with spina bifida so she wouldn't miss out on a class field trip.
Un Hombre Ciego Desarrolla un Bastón Inteligente que Usa Google Maps y Sensores para Identificar los Alrededores
El bastón para caminar finalmente se le ha dado una renovación gracias a algunos ingenieros turcos que desarrollaron un bastón inteligente para los ciegos.
Father Uses Scuba Therapy to Restore His Paralyzed Son’s Motor Function—And Now It’s Doing the Same for Others
After David Lawrence Jr. became paralyzed from the neck down, his father found an unlikely therapy to help him regain his motor function.
Blind Man Develops Smart Cane That Uses Google Maps and Sensors to Identify One’s Surroundings
The walking stick has finally been given a modern makeover thanks to some Turkish engineers who developed a smart cane for the blind.
9-Year-old Double Amputee to Make History on ‘New York Fashion Week’ Catwalk
This 9-year-old Daisy-May is about to make history as the first ever double amputee child to walk the prestigious New York Fashion Week.
Comcast Representative Saves Man From a Stroke Moments After He Dialed the Customer Service Line
This 65-year-old man may not have survived a recent stroke if it had not been for a Comcast representative who he had called only moments before.
After 68% of Patients Were Cured of PTSD in Phase-2 Trials Clinics May Soon Offer MDMA Therapy
As researchers prepare to finish up a series of phase 3 clinical trials on MDMA treatments for PTSD, patients may soon have access to the therapy in clinics.
First US National Park to Offer Heavy-Duty Wheelchairs for Disabled Visitors to Enjoy the Scenery
Since the track chair program launched in May, national park representatives say that dozens of visitors have used the chair to travel the gorgeous trails.
Man Carries Blind Dog for 800 Miles So She Can Build Confidence Walking the Rest of the Epic Hike on Her Own
This intrepid pup has finally gotten her confidence back after her devoted owner took her on an epic 1,100-mile hike through Florida.
Friends Spent 8 Months Pedaling Across Africa So They Could Give Away Free Devices for Preventing Blindness
Two medical students cycled for over 6,000 miles so they could give away more than a thousand free devices to medical workers in remote areas.
Service Dog Who Can Fetch Food, Clothing, and Pay for Shopping Has Transformed This Woman’s Life
Sally Whitney also credits her beloved 5-year-old pup as the reason she has a husband and university research job.
Social Media is Melting Over Cashier’s Kindness Towards Special Needs Girl at the Supermarket – Watch
This 9-year-old girl doesn't often say “I love you” to anyone, let alone strangers – but this compassionate supermarket cashier deserved an exception.
Empathetic Gamers Make Braces for Kitten Who Couldn’t Find Forever Home Because of Wobbly Legs
Carly the kitten may be cute, but people were reluctant to adopt her because her swimmer's syndrome caused her legs to shake – but not anymore.
He Built His Own Prosthetic Out of LEGOS and Hopes to Provide Cheap Solutions for Others Who Need a Hand
Over the course of his youth, this 19-year-old has built several prosthetic arms out of LEGOs – and he one day hopes to do something similar for other kids.