But with help from physical therapists and a robotic exoskeleton, Watson, 25, rose from his wheelchair this past week and walked across the stage to receive his first college degree as a crowd cheered him on. “It felt great being able to experience graduation in person since I wasn’t able to do so in high school,” Watson told CNN. Watson was shot in the neck while being robbed on May 26, 2016, about two weeks before his high school graduation ceremony, according to CNN affiliate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Since walking across the stage, Watson said he’s reflected on the challenges he’s had to overcome. - Sheltering Arms InstituteWatson spent about two weeks training to use the robotic exoskeleton with therapists’ help.

Source: CNN May 21, 2023 21:33 UTC