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Artist who uses assistive technology
Sarah Ezekiel (born 1965) is an artist. She has ALS and uses technology to control a computer cursor and create her images.[1][2]
Ezekiel studied art and art history and had begun her career as an artist using primarily pastels, watercolors, and acrylics.[3] She was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2000.[4][5] She had a young child and was expecting her second child at the time.[6] She cannot speak or move her arms.[7] She uses EyeGaze from assistive technology company Tobii Dynavox to paint with her eyes.[8]
She is a Lifelites ambassador, facilitating fundraising for the organization that brings technological assistance to children in hospice care.[9] She is also the co-chair of the Northwest London chapter of the MND Association.[10]
Exhibits and public events
Ezekiel's art has been shown internationally, including at The Royal Academy Schools and Katara Art Center in Qatar.[11][12] In 2019, her works were among those exhibited by the MND Association at their 40th anniversary event.[13] In 2016 Ezekiel spoke at a Parliamentary reception supporting hospice medical care. She was also awarded the Third Sector Volunteer of the Year Award at this event.[10]
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