The Happy Pod: I invented a way for my brother to communicate
This episode of The Happy Pod from the BBC World Service highlights uplifting human stories centered on resilience, innovation, and kindness. The central narrative follows Ari and Nancy, who built a custom communication system for Ari’s brother Ben, who has a rare genetic disorder th
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