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theHandpuppet

(19,964 posts)
Wed Apr 16, 2014, 07:55 AM Apr 2014

Walking miracle device brings joy to disabled children around the world - meet the Firefly Upsee

This is just so cool.
edited to add link: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/walking-miracle-device-brings-joy-to-disabled-children-around-the-world-meet-the-firefly-upsee-30189302.html

The Belfast Telegraph (NI)
April 16, 2014
Walking miracle device brings joy to disabled children around the world - meet the Firefly Upsee
By Victoria O'Hara – 16 April 2014

An amazing invention from Northern Ireland that helps disabled children to walk and dance sold more than 1,000 examples on the first night it went on sale, it can be revealed.

The Firefly Upsee harness has become a global sensation since it was launched online on April 7.

Built by Leckey, a company in Lisburn, it has helped children from around the world, including the UK, Germany and America, take their first steps.

The demand for the harness has rocketed and caught the attention and imagination of families and the public.... MORE

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