INFORMAZIONI SU QUESTO EPISODIO
In this episode of Driven by Purpose, Isaac, Evan, and Mike sit down with Dr. Rory Cooper, an Army veteran, Paralympic medalist, engineer, inventor, and National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipient who has dedicated his career to solving real-world challenges for people with disabilities. From reinventing wheelchairs to developing technology that could eliminate painful transfers, Dr. Cooper shares how his own experience with disability became the foundation for a lifetime of innovation.
The conversation takes an especially powerful turn when Dr. Cooper explains his work on technology that could allow power wheelchair users to remain in their own chairs while flying. For families who have stopped traveling because of damaged wheelchairs, difficult transfers, and the fear surrounding air travel, this technology could be transformative. The episode also explores why accessibility isn't just a moral responsibility, but a major business opportunity for the travel industry.
We explore:
▫️ How Dr. Cooper turned his own experience with disability into a career focused on innovation
▫️ The technology being developed to eliminate painful and difficult wheelchair transfers
▫️ How a new wheelchair design could make replacement chairs more affordable and accessible
▫️ Why air travel remains such a major barrier for people who use power wheelchairs
▫️ How making air travel more accessible could unlock new opportunities for families, businesses, and the airline industry
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👤 Rory A. Cooper — LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/rory-a-cooper-phd-ply-57795915
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