Paul Trossèl is living with locked-in syndrome due to a severe brain stem stroke. Yet, he has managed to take control of his life again, even without a voice.

Femke Nijboer has investigated locked-in syndrome for several years. Both met through a research experiment. A friendship developed and they feel the need to tell the world that society should focus on ability rather than disability. Femke Nijboer has investigated locked-in syndrome for several years. Both met through a research experiment. A friendship developed and they feel the need to tell the world that society should focus on ability rather than disability.

Paul Trossèl is living with locked-in syndrome due to a severe brain stem stroke. Yet, he has managed to take control of his life again, even without a voice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Unlocking people with locked-in syndrome | Femke Nijboer & Paul Trossèl | TEDxTwenteU