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Navigating the Toy Fair with Bionics

Photo: Judy Berna When I was first approached about writing for GeekMom I had to cry foul. I’m the one whose dad has been programming computers since she was a toddler (and tried so unsuccessfully to...

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Max Barry’s Crazy Experiment: Machine Man

If you’ve never read anything by Max Barry, now’s a great time to start. I’d read two of his novels, Jennifer Government and Company, both about slightly-dystopian futures in which corporations get a...

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Amputee Prosthetic Leg Made With Lego Bricks

The video speaks for itself. Pretty neat! Although the design needs a little work to be truly functional. If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon.

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How a Decade of Technology Helped This Amputee

Along with the changes in the hardware they wear, perceptions of amputees have changed in the past decade. Click through to read all of "How a Decade of Technology Helped This Amputee." If you value...

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The Best Gift I Received This Year

What's the best thing you found under the tree this year? For GeekMom Judy, it was something she'll use every single day of the year. Click through to read all of "The Best Gift I Received This Year."...

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Why You Should Look for Hardware in The Fault in Our Stars

Sure, it's a love story about two teens with cancer. But did they get the details right? Click through to read all of "Why You Should Look for Hardware in The Fault in Our Stars." If you value content...

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A Summertime Tour of New Prosthetic Designs

With the increase in temperatures comes the switching from long pants to shorts. For an amputee, this might be more difficult than you think. Join us in exploring the fun new options in prosthetic...

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BeSpoke Innovations: An Artistic Take on Prosthetics

Now that prosthetics have become more functional, it's time for them to become beautiful. Click through to read all of "BeSpoke Innovations: An Artistic Take on Prosthetics." If you value content from...

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UNYQ: The Price of Prosthetic Covers Is Coming Down!

The next post in a series that GeekMom Judy is writing, about the new options available to amputees when they no longer wish to hide their prosthetic limbs. The design options are incredible, and...

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The Freedom Cover – A Great Answer For Prosthetics And Orthotics

The next post in a series GeekMom Judy is doing about new options in the world of prosthetic leg covers. This product works for prosthetics, but also changes the look of leg braces. Click through to...

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What’s Up In the Amputee World?

There are exciting things happening in the amputee community. Here's a list of the highlights. Click through to read all of "What’s Up In the Amputee World?." If you value content from GeekDad, please...

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Being Cautious With News Stories About Prosthetics

Did you see the latest news article about prosthetic design? There might be more to the story than you think. Click through to read all of "Being Cautious With News Stories About Prosthetics." If you...

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Amputee Round-Up: Prosthetics and Amputees in the News

Here are some of the top stories in the news related to the world GeekMom Judy lives in. Click through to read all of "Amputee Round-Up: Prosthetics and Amputees in the News." If you value content from...

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Is It Okay To Turn Amputees Away at Amusement Park Rides?

Should amusement parks be allowed to turn away amputees, because of fears that their artificial limbs pose a danger? GeekMom Judy, an amputee herself, shares her thoughts on the subject. Click through...

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Walking On A Foot That Costs More Than A Car

Have an extra 70 grand lying around? Turns out you can buy a couple of cars... or a new prosthetic foot. Click through to read all of "Walking On A Foot That Costs More Than A Car." If you value...

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Why You (and Your Kids) Should Watch the 2016 Paralympic Games

I wear a high tech foot. It's worth every penny of its $8,000 price tag. As much as I love my awesome foot, I am blown away by the technology that will be packed in suitcases, headed to Rio soon. Click...

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