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About the Back Support Shaping System's Creator
Peter Axelson:
Fifteen years ago, I injured my spinal cord.
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Peter Axelson's injuries may have affected his body, but not his mind or spirit.
Peter Axelson:
I design and build equipment that allows people to be part of life.
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Inventor, teacher, engineer, athlete.
Peter Axelson:
I've found there's every reason to keep living life.
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Living with a disability can still mean living a full life.