
Thanks to a plea from a teen with cerebral palsy seeking shoes he could put on his feet independently, Nike is introducing sneakers designed specifically for people with disabilities.
Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.disabilityscoop.com
With a plea from a teen with a disability, Nike creates shoes for individuals with mobility impairment. Kudos to the teen for being a self advocate!
As scooped on 7/21/2015 from http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2015/07/15/nike-unveils-shoes/20440/
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About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS
OTR/L with more than 35 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 20 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary, post secondary and work environments. A RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner with ACVREP CATIS credentials, servicing adults and students with disabilities in employment, education and home environments.
Currently a graduate student in the University of Alabama Birmingham Low Vision Certification Program.