by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is a leading US non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis and funding spinal cord injury research. Its National Paralysis Resource Center publishes free, medically reviewed content covering mobility technology, health management, and independent living, distributed to over 219,000 people since 2002.
The personal exoskeletons page provides an objective comparison of commercially available wearable exoskeleton devices — including ReWalk, Ekso GT, and Indego — covering FDA clearance status, eligible injury levels and diagnoses, weight and operation requirements, Medicare and insurance coverage, and how to locate a certified training programme or active clinical trial. The Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center counsellors (1-800-539-7309) offer free one-on-one support for individuals navigating technology funding and access.
Individuals living with spinal cord injury or paralysis from any cause who are researching wearable exoskeleton options, as well as family caregivers, physiatrists, and rehabilitation teams evaluating appropriate technology for their patients.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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