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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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∙ 11y 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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∙ 8y 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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∙ 11y 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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What is the birth name of Stephen Hawking?
Stephen Hawking's birth name is Hawking, Stephen William.
Who is Stephen Hawking's mother?
Stephen Hawking is the son of Isobel and Frank Hawking.
What problems did Stephen hawking have?
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21. The disease made him partly paralyzed and he had to be in a wheelchair. He could barely move and it became worse after time. Doctors said he had only 2 years to live, but he has now lived to the age of 70.
What disorder does steven hawking have?
Professor Stephen Hawking suffers from a progressive motor neuron disorder similar to ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease); a condition he has endured for decades and which has almost completely but paralyzed him, confining him to a wheelchair.
Where did Stephen Hawking grow up?
Stephen Hawking Memorial Elementary School.
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.
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 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.
Who is Stephen Hawking's mother?
Stephen Hawking is the son of Isobel and Frank Hawking.
The scientist who is in the wheelchair what is his name?
You might be referring to Stephen Hawking.
Is Stephen Hawking an agnostic?
No. Stephen Hawking is an Atheist.
Is Stephen Hawking agnostic?
No. Stephen Hawking is an Atheist.
What the publication of Stephen Hawking's The Story Of Everything By Stephen Hawking?
about stephen hawing
What problems did Stephen hawking have?
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21. The disease made him partly paralyzed and he had to be in a wheelchair. He could barely move and it became worse after time. Doctors said he had only 2 years to live, but he has now lived to the age of 70.
