With biofeedback abilities unrivalled in current products, the Tensegrity foot (currently in research) promises an entirely different experience for people who have lost a foot. With a flexible mid-foot joint, and spring loaded heel, a natural and rhythmic walking gate has been the goal of the inventors and it looks like they’re well on their way to putting their best foot forward.

Mobility impaired individuals will enjoy a day geared toward helping them enjoy outdoor sports and recreation this June 21st, 2008. The Missouri Department of Conservation is proud to sponsor fishing, shooting, crafts, and other adventures normally restricted to individuals with full mobility.

The News-Leader reports.

“Our primary purpose is to get assistive technology into the hands of Hoosiers with disabilities through device demonstrations, device loans, computer recycling and alternative financing,” said Assistive Technology Center Director M. Wade Wingler. “Our second goal is for the INDATA Project to provide statewide outreach and educational opportunities regarding assistive technology capabilities, options and resources.”

Promising new research conducted by some, well, rather renegade scientists at Johns Hopkins suggests that MS may be reversible!

ReEnabled has consistently touted the computer gaming world as the birthplace of technologies which will drastically change the landscape of existence for the profoundly disabled. Yet more credence is given to this idea with the latest release of a mind-controlled computer game, using fairly commonly available parts and software.

This tiny puppy may have been born without front legs but there’s no way that is holding her back.

Hope, the appropriately named two-legged Maltese puppy gets around by using a specially-designed device which features wheels from a model aeroplane.

The energetic pup uses her hind legs to boost her body forward onto her chest and operate the wheeled prosthetic limbs.

We ran across an interesting article today about social missions becoming a more and more common business impetus for technology based firms. Something between a traditional for-profit and non-profit business…a business run for the social good, without the red tape for the most part. We found it very interesting in regards to ReEnabled.org because it echoes what we hope to turn ReEnabled.org into in the future. We’ve a great desire to solicit discount goods and services for registered users of this site, perhaps even donations and gratis assistance for those things that just make life easier — even if insurance won’t cover it. At any rate, here’s the link to the article in the New York Times (registration required).

We’re going to put together a list of killer music, products, books, and DVDs. And then we’re going to share them with you here!