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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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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoHe 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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∙ 9y agoHe was paralyzed but on the 4th of June 2004 his wheel chair fell down some stairs, causing him to fall of. The impact jolted one of his bones back in place and he was no longer paralyzed. Hope This Helps! :)
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∙ 12y agoHe fell off an observatory
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∙ 11y agoI think he had an accident
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∙ 13y agohe has als
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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.
Who would win Chuck Norris or Stephen Hawking in a fight?
Stephen Hawking is nearly paralyzed from a neuro-muscular distrophy.
Who would win Chuck Norris v Stephen Hawking in a fight?
Stephen Hawking is nearly paralyzed by a neuro-muscular dystrophy.
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.
The famous physicist who is almost totally paralyzed?
Stephen Hawking is a prominent physicist who is almost completely paralyzed due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS.)
Who is the famous modern day scientist shown on the Discovery Channel who is paralyzed and always in a wheel chair?
Stephen Hawking
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.
Is Stephen Hawking paralyzed?
Yes, Stephen Hawkins is paralysed due to a disease called ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) which is sometimes known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
What is the birth name of Stephen Hawking?
Stephen Hawking's birth name is Hawking, Stephen William.
The scientist who is in the wheelchair what is his name?
You might be referring to Stephen Hawking.
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.
Is Stephen Hawking an agnostic?
No. Stephen Hawking is an Atheist.
