By Damian Joseph

Innovations That Make Life Easier

Creating products for the disabled is a true test of design skill. It takes empathy, ingenuity, and tons of research. Progress might seem slow. The wheelchair, for instance, dates to the mid-1550s, when one was made for Spain's King Philip II. But inventors are improving on earlier equipment and coming up with new devices. Here are some of the latest products to lend a helping hand.

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