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ABC World News: Persons of the Week

ABC World News: Persons of the Week

ABC World News: Persons of the Week

The Tango, an innovative Speech Device, created new ways for Richard’s son to communicate - and helped advance the field of Assistive Technology. For the work, this father and son team were named ABC World New Persons of the Year.

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The Tango: Communication through Innovation.

The Tango: Communication through Innovation.

The Tango: Communication through Innovation.

The Tango was born from Richard's desire to improve communication for individuals like RIchard's son. This innovative device has been featured in worldwide media, and in the Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art and the Liberty Science Museum.

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The New York Times Sunday Magazine

The New York Times Sunday Magazine

The New York Times Sunday Magazine

The efforts to create an inclusive school program for Richard’s son are chronicled in this New York Times Cover Story.

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New York Yankees Hope Week on ESPN

New York Yankees Hope Week on ESPN

New York Yankees Hope Week on ESPN

HOPE Week celebrates the spirit and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities. Share this memorable day, as captured on ESPN.

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United Cerebral Palsy Commercials: See me. Not CP.

United Cerebral Palsy Commercials: See me. Not CP.

United Cerebral Palsy Commercials: See me. Not CP.

People often find it difficult to see past disabilities and understand the individual. These spots created for UCP/NYC help to change that.

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