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Paralyzed 23-year-old walks at graduation, shares message of hope
- Jaiden Picot walked at his May graduation using an exoskeleton, a milestone after a 2024 injury.
- Picot trained daily at the Sheltering Arms Institute to use the exoskeleton for graduation day.
- Picot’s mother Akilah Parker credited being 'front and center' at graduation with her pride.
- The exoskeleton provides walking therapy by translating user sways into leg movement.
- Picot intends to pursue real estate and help disabled people find accessible homes.
- Picot’s story offers hope during challenging times and demonstrates perseverance.
- The graduation marked a significant educational achievement two years after the accident.
- Picot’s condition involves paralysis from the chest down linked to a spinal injury.
- The ceremony took place at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia.
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