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He is not paralyzed, he suffers from ALS (or, in American colloquialisms: Lou Gerig's Disease).
The computer system attached to his wheelchair is operated by Hawking via an infra-red 'blink switch' clipped onto his glasses. By scrunching his right cheek up, he is able to talk, compose speeches and research papers, browse the World Wide Web, and write e-mails. The system also uses radio transmission to provide control over doors in his home and office.
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ProfessorHe was Diagnosed with MND (motor neurone disease) a disease which destroys your motor neurones which control your movement. Now Stephen Hawking speaks through a computer after having a tracheotomy fitted.
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Is Stephen hawking blind?
No, Stephen Hawking was not blind. He was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which gradually paralyzed him over time, but his vision was not affected.
Is Stephen hawking a quadriplegic?
Yes, Stephen Hawking was a quadriplegic. He had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) which left him paralyzed from head to toe, requiring him to use a wheelchair and a speech-generating device to communicate.
What is the birth name of Stephen Hawking?
Stephen Hawking's birth name is Hawking, Stephen William.
Did stephan hawking have cp?
Yes, Stephen Hawking had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative neurological condition also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which progressively paralyzed him over the course of his life.
Who is Stephen Hawking's mother?
Stephen Hawking is the son of Isobel and Frank Hawking.
