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Ian, diagnosed with testicular cancer at 23 and later retroperitoneal sarcoma at 71, undergoes critical surgeries to remove a 7.5kg tumor.
Kitty Lunn, a dancer paralyzed from the waist down, founded Infinity Dance Theater in New York City to teach others with disabilities how to dance.
Alex Lewis answers questions about his life after surviving Toxic Shock Syndrome, discussing his daily routine, family, and aspirations like hand cycling in the Arctic.
Sasha Blair-Goldensohn advocates for disabled New Yorkers, highlighting the challenges they face in accessing public transportation in New York City.
Hospital wards and buildings at Savenay are shown, highlighting rehabilitation efforts for wounded soldiers during World War I, including training in various skills.
A cochlear implant allows a user to hear sounds after years of silence, transforming their experience of deafness and communication.
Annalaura di Luggo works with 20 visually impaired individuals to explore their alternative methods of perceiving the world around them.
A blind man learns to navigate his environment using a cane, adapting to life after an accident that left him permanently sightless.
Noah Wall was born in 2012 with only 2% of his brain, leading doctors to question how he could survive outside the womb.
A clinic in Germany helps coma patients with innovative recovery techniques.
Sparsh Shah, a 14-year-old rapper, has broken 120 bones due to osteogenesis imperfecta but continues to pursue his dream of becoming a successful artist.
Cambodia's first women's wheelchair basketball team, the Battambang Roses, qualified for the 2018 Asia Para Games, highlighting their resilience and determination.
Each year, around 100,000 children are forced into the sex trade in the Philippines, a crisis that Marlyn Capio works to combat as a social worker.
1.5 million Syrians have been disabled due to the war, with over 80,000 amputations, including that of 10-year-old Majida Al-Omar from Aleppo.
Alexandra shares her journey as a Deaf actress before and after starring in Sex Education.
On June 6, 1944, a soldier lost both his hands in a training accident, leading to his rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
After a severe saw accident, medical professionals in the UK face a critical emergency as they work to save William's arm through urgent trauma care.
A drunk driver struck one man at 70 miles per hour, resulting in the loss of his right leg and severe injuries to his left leg.
Gráinne undergoes 14 surgeries to reconstruct her face after a car crash, while Romario shares his experience of affirming his identity as a trans man.
Thirteen staff members at the Stadthaushotel in Hamburg, all with disabilities, work together to maintain the hotel's operations and support each other daily.
Luke experiences up to three seizures a week due to complex epilepsy, which has led to severe learning difficulties and significant emotional challenges for his family.
The Bionic Olympics in Zurich showcases advanced technology for individuals with disabilities.
Phil Tro's research group received FDA permission to implant a network of wireless stimulators into the brain of a blind participant, Brian Busard.
15 years of teaching have shaped Antonio's approach as he guides students through basketball practice, focusing on teamwork and personal growth.
Inventor Taylor creates a custom wheelchair for his son with spina bifida, enabling him to play and engage with other children.
Iryna Mitina, a former fitness model from Ukraine, turns to painting as a therapeutic outlet after a car accident leaves her paralyzed.
Victoria Rose shares her personal experiences with autism, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of finding acceptance and self-expression.
Nadia de Franco, a 9-year-old girl with spina bifida, attends physiotherapy twice a week to strengthen her legs and dreams of going to a regular school.
In Prishtina, 14-year-old Yllka Leti battles cystic fibrosis while showcasing her artistic talent and navigating the challenges of her daily life.
Every member of the Flying Stars amputee football team in Sierra Leone has lost limbs due to civil war violence but continues to play competitively.
106 residents with cognitive impairment live in a group home in northern Germany where love and intimacy are supported and respected.
Japan's Disability Shame reveals the tragic history of forced sterilization and violence against the disabled.
Sharaman Sribalan earns 180 Euros a month working in a sheltered workshop in Berlin, where he hopes to transition to a regular job in car design.
Two men with Down syndrome share a profound and loving relationship, as narrated by Brian Davis in this animated tribute.
Anouk Schmidt, 24, paralyzed from the waist down, hopes to regain mobility with an exoskeleton that could help her stand at eye level with her partner.
Katie Price's mother undertakes a garden room renovation as a tribute to her memory while facing a terminal illness, highlighting their enduring bond.
At 15, Oliver Faulstich lost his hearing due to a rare form of meningitis, but cochlear implants now allow him to participate fully in life.
A local music and theater group receives hundreds of emails after calling for participants in Little T's next video.
Caring for Jascha, who has been paralyzed for 13 years after a bicycle accident, requires 40 to 50 hours of assistance each week from his family.
After losing both hands in World War I, Charles McGonegal learned to dress himself independently, mastering the use of artificial hooks in just three months.
Meta has achieved the ability to read thoughts by utilizing artificial intelligence, marking a significant advancement in brain-computer interface research.
Sam aims for a Guinness World record with his 3,500 unique Mr Men collectibles.
A 10-year-old boy learns to cook and navigate his surroundings despite a visual impairment that limits his sight to shadows and light.
A groundbreaking medical advancement enables a paralyzed man to walk again through innovative technology developed by researchers in Australia.
In 1983, John Hull lost his remaining light sensation after nearly three years of blindness, prompting him to document his experiences on audiocassette.
Five young people with autism sail from Flensburg harbour, where they engage in daily routines and social interactions aboard a cramped boat.
A thousand children are sexually abused every day in the UK, yet many survivors remain silent for an average of 22 years after the abuse ends.
Hank Holland, a Louisiana folk artist with cerebral palsy, embraces his disability through his art, showcasing the transformative power of creativity.
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