Alumni
Taking Steps with Trexo
A U of T startup’s robotic device is helping kids overcome their mobility challenges
People with disabilities
Culture & Society
Toward a City Without Barriers
Prof. Ron Buliung describes how his daughter Asha’s life with a wheelchair profoundly changed him – and his research
Science
Scientists Can’t Read Your Mind. But They’re Working on It
Prof. Tom Chau’s lab can already tell what word you’re thinking of, or if you’re singing a song to yourself
Culture & Society
When Getting a Job Is Mission Impossible
Laws to end workplace discrimination against people with disabilities have mostly failed to boost employment. Sociologist David Pettinicchio wants to know why
Alumni
Happy Feet
Mallory and Jade Ryan are helping children – including those with special needs – experience the joy of dance
Technology
Ode to Joy
Master’s student Eric Wan helped develop software that allows anyone, including people with severe physical disabilities, to make music