1.  Explain the phrase "turning disability on its head."

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2.    Why does Hugh Herr mention moving walkways at airports?

Response (cf. 0:43 min.)

3.    In your own words, what caused Herr to become a double amputee?

Response (cf. 1:18 min.)

4.    What was Herr’s initial inspiration?

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5.    True (T) or False (F)? Provide a short quote from the report to support your answer.

? b) The bionic ankle is inexpensive.
Evidence: Text (cf. 2:50 min.)

? b) Herr feels he has achieved his goals as a designer.
Evidence: Text (cf. 2:59 min. and 3:16 min.)

? b) There are many people who want to buy Herr’s product.
Evidence: Text (cf. 2:50 min.) 

6.    Do you think Herr’s ambitions for society, that we will ‘largely eliminate disability’ this century are likely? Why or why not?

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