Griffin, Bessie Blount
1914-2009 · Contribution: 1951
Physical therapist and inventor
Self-feeding device for amputees
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1914, Hickory, Virginia
- Active since
- 1943
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Inventing a self-feeding device for amputees
Impact on the world
Griffin's invention restored independence and dignity to disabled veterans, letting them eat without help, and reflected her lifelong focus on rehabilitation.
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