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Access for wheelchair users isn't just about putting in a ramp

There are so many obstacles to independence – and the availability of suitable housing for wheelchair users is one of them.

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Nov 11th 2016, 7:45 AM

Outernet project aims to provide global WiFi coverage via satellite

By sending mini-satellites into low Earth orbit, the project aims to beam WiFi to those who wouldn’t usually have access to it.

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Feb 5th 2014, 7:30 PM