Originally posted October 16, 2012 for Ekso Bionics. When you first acquire a disability, it’s just not possible to imagine adopting the identity of disability with pride. In the beginning, identifying with disability at all is deeply infused with stigma. In the beginning there is only loss. There is nothing to take pride in, only the deeply uncertain mire of coping with a primal sense of trauma, and a vision of the future that has gone dark....

Is it fair to say that to succeed in business you must keep a clear view of the environment surrounding your organization? You need to understand the current state of your market, your clientele, and keep your eyes peeled for any resources which will help you achieve your goals. It’s a tough process, this keeping up with reality, especially given the ever-accelerating pace of our changing world. But however good a job you do of it, having a...