Tim Curry discusses his health and wheelchair use following his stroke in 2012.
Tim Curry Reflects on Health Post-Stroke at 50th Anniversary of Rocky Horror Tim Curry has shared insights into his health journey 13 years after suffering a severe stroke. During a special event celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on September 26, the 79-year-old actor, now reliant on a wheelchair, offered fans […]
High school football player hurt in a body slam goes to the game in a wheelchair
Michigan High School Football Player Visits Team After Injury Colton Mims, a 15-year-old player from Lakeshore High School in Michigan, recently visited his teammates in a wheelchair after suffering a serious injury—his spine was broken during a game. This unfortunate incident occurred when a player from Kalamazoo Central High School collided with him. Colton’s mother, […]
95-year-old woman accused of using wheelchair pedal to kill roommate at care facility
Incident at Nursing Home Leads to Arrest A 95-year-old woman has been detained in New York for allegedly murdering an 89-year-old nurse’s roommate using a wheelchair pedal. Galina Smirnova is facing charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Following her arrest, she was moved to another hospital ahead of her next court appearance. […]
Gunman Gregory Timm, who drove into a Trump voter registration event, is charged with shooting a man in a wheelchair over ‘stolen valor’ claims.
A man, known for previously disrupting a voter registration event for Trump, has been accused of shooting a 68-year-old man in a wheelchair in Seattle during an incident related to a military ID. This happened on July 31 along the bustling Alaska Way. According to prosecutors, Gregory Timm, 32, confronted the victim and insisted on […]
Wandercraft partners with Nvidia and AWS to create an AI exoskeleton for wheelchair users
Hope for Mobility: Caroline Laubach’s Journey with Exoskeleton Technology Recently, inside a storefront of Wandercraft on Park Avenue South, Caroline Laubach took a significant step—literally. At just 22, she stood up from her wheelchair, a move that felt monumental to her. “Every time I wake up, I remember my height,” Laubach, originally from Pennsylvania, shared […]
Hero who previously rescued a woman in a wheelchair from a fire dies on FDR Drive
Tragic Loss of Hero Firefighter on FDR Drive A Hero City firefighter, known for rescuing a woman in a wheelchair during a fire, lost his life in a moped accident on FDR Drive this Thursday. He was struck by a hit-and-run driver, compounding the tragedy of the day. Matthew Goikochia, 31, had served as a […]
Man in wheelchair seizes gun during break-in — then surprises intruder with an unexpected ability
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, police are investigating a series of crimes allegedly committed by a man early Monday morning. Officers reported that Michael Salas broke into a residence and led them on a car chase, eventually escaping on foot before reaching his apartment in the southeastern part of the city. One of the victims, Anthony […]
Wheelchair user hit by suspected drunk driver — many years after a similar incident caused his disability
A well-known figure in Kentucky, recognized for enthusiastically waving to passing cars from his wheelchair, is fighting for his life after being struck by a suspected drunk driver. Brad Fritz, affectionately dubbed “wheelchair shaking,” was hospitalized on Tuesday night with serious injuries after colliding with a pickup truck at an intersection in Edgewood that he […]
Tyrese Haliburton appears in a wheelchair at the airport following his injury
Tyrese Halliburton never thought he’d be coming back from Game 7 of the NBA Finals in a wheelchair, but Indiana fans greeted him warmly when he returned home. As he emerged from the team plane at Indianapolis International Airport, the crowd erupted. They cheered and shouted for Halliburton, who was in a wheelchair due to […]
Robot-assisted suit provides wheelchair users with enhanced freedom and independence
For Caroline Laubach, being a test pilot for Wandercraft isn’t just about exploring new technology. It’s about reconnecting with a sense of freedom that’s often lost for wheelchair users. As a spinal stroke survivor who relies on a wheelchair, Laubach has been pivotal in showcasing a prototype exoskeleton equipped with an individual’s AI. “When I’m […]