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Free as in, well, free. At least, that’s what the folks at Project Gutenberg believe. They work hard to make as many literary (in a very broad sense of the term) works as possible available in a variety of formats, languages, and media to as many people as possible. They are guided by similar principles that all open source enthusiasts share, that power and information should be available to everyone, not just the elite.

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Whirlwind Wheelchair empowers the disabled with open source

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Getting from point A to point B is a need that we all have, but what if you’re in a third-world country and require a wheelchair? For those who are disabled and live in developing countries, the average wheelchair is usually not an ideal solution. After all, how many “average” wheelchairs can handle rocky and rough terrain or are available in places where hospitals or doctor visits are a luxury few can afford?

That’s where Whirlwind Wheelchair International steps in. They believe that anyone who needs a wheelchair should have access to one, giving them the physical independence needed for everyday living in normal society–no matter where in the world they are.
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