Design & Technology - The Nature of Ability

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Access & Policy

Breaking through the Boston Marathon

Bob Hall started a wheelchair racing revolution when he crossed the finish line at the 1975 Boston Marathon.

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Design & Technology

New sounds on the starting line

For people with PTSD, the jarring sound of a starter pistol is an unpleasant way to start a race. An international team of audio researchers and specialists may have a solution.

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Design & Technology

The gearheads who keep the games moving

Expert adaptive equipment technicians from around the world are the unsung heroes of the Paralympics.

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Disability & Identity

The original Quad Gods

Adaptive gamers were stunning the world of esports long before Ilia Malinin took over the 2026 Winter Olympics. American figure skater Ilia Malinin is one of the breakthrough stars of the Milano Cortina games thanks to some incredible spins and a catchy nickname, but the original “Quad God” was a

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Design & Technology

Blind fans enjoy a tactile broadcast at the Super Bowl

A group of 10 blind and low-vision fans will experience Super Bowl LX using a hand-held device that translates gameplay into vibration and sound. The innovative tech is the creation of a Seattle-based start-up called OneCourt. The company worked with the NFL and Ticketmaster to bring its device to the

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Design & Technology

Neuro-doping and the spirit of para sport

Researchers at the University of Birmingham are sounding the alarm on the growing risk of “electroceuticals” in para sport. They argue that the use of spinal cord stimulation systems should be reviewed by the World Anti-Doping Agency to protect the integrity of para sport against the emerging threat of “neuro-doping”

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Design & Technology

Helmets are definitely cool

High Fives Foundation launched the latest version of their “Helmets are Cool” campaign to create awareness about snow sport safety. High Fives Foundation was originally founded as the "safety net" of the action sports community. The organization provides therapeutic grants to athletes who experience life-changing injuries. Crucially, the