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June 9, 2016 Social Clips by Marta Ribeiro

How a Father with ALS and His Son Use Technology to Talk

Meet Matthew Hodge. Matthew has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, and throughout the years, he has lost his ability to move or speak. However, due to the evolution of technology, he is now able to communicate with his 7-year-old son and have a chat with…

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