Spinal Injury Survivor Gene Laureano Walks Once Again

Spinal Injury Survivor Gene Laureano Walks Once Again

1888 Press Release - Gene walks once again! Andy Dolan, and Gene Laureano a retired Army Specialist who suffered a Spinal Cord Injury will showcase how the ReWalk exoskeleton enables Gene to walk again. This moving demonstration highlights the achievements of persons with disabilities on the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Boston, MA-NH - Adaptive technology highlights the 31 Nights of Light Event on December 3rd to honor the achievements of individuals with disabilities. ReWalk Robotics, the makers of the exoskeleton robot which enable individuals to walk again, will be showcased by Andy Dolan, the Director of Product Management at ReWalk Robotics and Gene Laureano a retired Army Specialist who suffered a Spinal Cord Injury.

When asked about the upcoming participation of ReWalk in the 31 Nights of Light event honoring the non-profit NTI, Dolan stated, "ReWalk congratulates, and is proud to help recognize, NTI for their achievements in placing a person with disabilities in the workforce. Both organizations aim to positively affect the quality of life for personals with disability and are humbled and inspired by the perseverance of so many we work with, including those featured at this fantastic event."

The ReWalk exoskeleton provides Gene who has a severe mobility impairment, the ability of movement. The ReWalk exoskeleton is a wearable robotic exoskeleton that provides powered hip and knee motion to enable individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) to stand upright, walk, and turn. When Gene was asked, what does it feel like to use the ReWalk System, he said: "That he felt alive again and never thought he would ever be able to stand up on his own." At the 31 Nights event, Andy will talk about the technical aspects of the device while Gene demonstrates the full scope of its capabilities.

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