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Cars and Transportation

Examine it! Mobility for people with disabilities

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October 8, 2014

Mobility is essential in the lives of people with physical disabilities since it means freedom, self-determination and not needing help from others. The Rehacare trade fair in Düsseldorf highlights the latest developments.

One is a wheelchair controlled entirely by facial expressions, for instance, and that recognizes up to 30 expressions. Sarah Krämer isn't letting her wheelchair limit her. She has a muscular disability. But she's still getting her driver's license. Drive it! joined the young woman for her driving lessons in a specially adapted vehicle.

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