"Findings" is a publication of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences that profiles interesting scientists who do cutting-edge research. Paralysis from accidents or medical conditions affects millions of Americans, forever changing their daily lives and future plans. Duerstock is building and modifying scientific equipment, adjusting the physical layout of labs and creating an online networking site. His goal is to encourage more people with impaired mobility or limited vision to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields. “Science can be pretty inhospitable to people with disabilities. But that doesn't mean it's impossible,” he says.