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A Second Life

The virtual worlds of Second Life are helping people with diseases and disabilities live better lives through the creation of online alter egos.

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Real Hope in a Virtual World
Article | After suffering a devastating stroke four years ago, Susan Brown was left in a wheelchair with little hope of walking again. Today, the 57-year-old Richmond woman has regained use of her legs and has begun to reclaim her life, thanks in part to encouragement she says she gets from an online "virt...
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