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The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski

The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski

FromTED Tech


The life-changing power of assistive technologies | Jane Velkovski

FromTED Tech

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Mar 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"This chair is my legs -- this chair is my life," says accessibility champion Jane Velkovski, who uses a wheelchair after being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). With clarity and poise, he shares how his first motorized wheelchair empowered him with independence and ability -- and why assistive technology should be available to anyone who needs it. "Freedom of movement, no matter on legs or on wheels, is a human right," he says.
Released:
Mar 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Some of the world's leading inventors and researchers share demos, breakthroughs and visions onstage at the TED conference, TEDx events and partner events around the world. You can also download these and many other videos free on TED.com, with an interactive English transcript and subtitles in up to 80 languages. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading.